Coordinator, Vegetation Maintenance - Distribution (Terrace) - Jobs in Terrace, BC

Job Description

Powered by water... and by people like youProviding clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you comein. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help ourcustomers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respondduring storms and outages to keep our system reliable.Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards asolution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. Were proud to beranked as one of B.C.s Top Employers and one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers. Join us as webuild an even cleaner B.C.JOB DESCRIPTIONDuties:

• Performs a variety of technical, planning and administrative functions related to integrated

vegetation management by collecting and analyzing data, drafting and implementing work plansand prescriptions, developing annual and long term management plans and site specificprescriptions based on inventories, species, species diversification, growth rates andenvironmental sensitivities; provides technical guidance and administers a variety of specialvegetation management programs; investigates tree related incidents and analyzes tree failure;assists in the evaluation of vegetation risk in relation to circuit priority, public safety, etc. andestablishes action thresholds.

• Performs a variety of complex contract administration functions by estimating costs, preparing

comprehensive specifications and tender documents, evaluating tenders, preparing purchaserequisitions, conducting pre-job meetings, approving progress payments; ensures the optimumuse of contractor crews and equipment; assesses and evaluates contractor performance for futurereference.

• Directs, monitors and inspects contractor crews to ensure that work is in compliance with

specifications, proper arboriculture standards and current best practices; ensures contracts meetall safety and environmental compliance needs.

• Responds to a variety of customer inquiries and complaints to vegetation management activities;

liaises with a variety of First Nations, internal/external groups and agencies related to vegetationmanagement work and issues; participates in community and outreach programs to ensure BCHydro information is distributed within the community; negotiates tree removal and related issueswith the public; resolves claims related to vegetation management work.

• Performs related activities such as surveying, tendering and contract administration of road

access installations and improvements and other non-vegetation activities.

• Provides technical assistance on and assesses and administers a variety of special projects and

programs associated with the maintenance of transmission and distribution line R/Ws andcorridors.

• Establishes and maintains a variety of records such as work inventories, specifications, historical

records, etc.

• Assists the Manager in the preparation of operating budgets by preparing annual work plan,

assessing costs of planned projects and programs and analyzing monthly variance statements;prepares maintenance activity summary reports.

• Utilizes a variety of computer programs to develop, implement and monitor integrated vegetation

management programs.

• Provides technical advice and guidance to management related to resolving vegetation and

operational and maintenance related problems; directs and coordinates activities of vegetationprocess resources during major weather events.

• May provide technical advice, guidance and direction to contractors crews engaged in non-

vegetation related activities; may operate a variety of small vegetation control equipment.

• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the

job.Qualifications:

• Successful completion a Diploma in Forestry, Horticulture or Environmental studies from an

institute of technology or equivalent.

• Must be eligible for registration with the International Society of Arboriculture as a Certified

Arborist and as a Certified Utility Specialist. Completion of a variety of internal BC Hydro coursesrelated to contract administration and environmental issues. Training on BC Hydro computerapplications including MS Office, MS Word, Excel, Access, TSO, FSO, BMS, CICS.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in utility vegetation management is a requirement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThis position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE).http://moveuptogether.ca

• This is a Full-Time Regular (FTR) MoveUP Group 9 opportunity headquartered at the Terrace

office.

• A condition of employment in this role is that you maintain your Class 5 Drivers License in good

standing.

• Experience with SAM would be preferred.

• In reference to the BC Hydro courses we would also be willing to look at equivalent courses

completed at another organization.

• Frequent exposure to field work. Up to 80% of time spent in the field in urban and rural areas.

Exposed to all weather conditions, works in construction areas and walks over rough terrain inwilderness areas on a regular basis. May use helicopters in inspection work. Some exposure towild animals and dogs. Drives a 4X4 on back roads as well as ATV and snowmobile in a right ofway wilderness setting.

• Occasional exposure to irate customers. Some exposure to hazardous materials.

• Will require work away from main office and reporting location. Will include nights away from

home base.

• Will require physical exertion such as hiking, snowshoeing & ATV usage. Field data collection

done through use of tablets so knowledge and experience performing these tasks will be a benefit.

• This location is eligible for a remote incentive for 6%. The remote incentive is paid bi-weekly and

is a percentage of your regular earnings.

• This location is eligible for Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit.

• As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test/assessment

during the interview.

• BC Hydro conducts pre-placement medical checks of applicants entering certain positions to

help safeguard BC Hydro’s workplace. As part of the selection process, you may be required todemonstrate successful completion of a pre-placement medical check.

• Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification

alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.Were always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivationto help shape the electricity system in B.C. Its an exciting time to be a part of our team as weinvest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.Our values guide our work. Want to join usWe are safe.We are here for our customers.We are one team.We include everyone.We act with integrity and respect.We are forward thinking.BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visibleminorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexualorientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productivelyengage with diverse communities.We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process andwhile working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with adisability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@BC Hydro has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees to have a full series ofCOVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of vaccination on request. This Policy is currently suspendedbut may resume at BC Hydros discretion. While the Policy is suspended, all new employees arerequired to disclose their vaccination status to BC Hydro.Flexible work model role definitions===========================Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from homebased on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager foreach position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-timefrom the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.IBEW/Field – No option to work from homeResident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.Remote – Works from home 4+ days per weekHOW TO APPLYDont forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of yourcertifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all thenecessary information to assess your application without any delays.Date Posted: 2022-10-19 Closing Date: 2022-11-09Quick Apply

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