Field Manager, Vegetation - Jobs in Vernon, 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:The Southern Interior Distribution Vegetation Operations Manager leads and executes thesouthern interior distribution vegetation and pest management program along with maintenancework on assets managed by BC Hydro including work on and off rights-of-way and facilities.The position is responsible for planning and developing the annual distribution vegetation workprogram while ensuring appropriate balance of risk, costs, benefits and other considerations areincorporated. The role manages its implementation through service providers in accordance withcontract management, project management, quality assurance and meeting our safety &environmental principles and practices. The position resolves issues with landowners, localcommunities, First Nations and special interest groups and represents the program in discussionswith regulators, other utilities and the public to ensure successful program implementation. Theposition also participates on technical committees to develop vegetation and pest managementstandards, policies and practices and formulates strategies for addressing unique and complexvegetation and pest management issues.Planning:

• Participates with Integrated Planning in the development of the annual distribution work program

for vegetation and pest management work in the southern interior region.

• Manages the implementation of internal/external client programs, including vegetation work

required for distribution pole replacement projects, capital overhead line relocations and upgrades,and civil infrastructure such as kiosks and service boxes.

• Participates in the development of long-term plans for the areas of responsibility.

Program Management/Operations:

• Manages and controls expenditures for the work program. Ensures adequate financial and

operational controls are in place to effectively monitor and manage the program.

• Leads and manages the implementation of the work program by service providers, consultants

and contractors in accordance with contracts, ensuring the appropriate assessment and balancingof risk, cost/benefit impacts and other technical, operational and business considerations; ensuresbudget targets and program timelines are achieved, monitors compliance with performancestandards, federal, provincial and municipal regulations, and the terms of Pest Management Plansand Pesticide Use permits, and resolves escalated problems and concerns.

• Manages work program and staff to ensure Program Operating Procedures, Standard Operating

Procedures, and Standards are strictly complied with.

• Facilitates the resolution of issues with landowners, regulators, local communities, First Nations

and special interest groups, seeking counsel and advice from Integrated Planning, Finance,Procurement, Public Affairs and Legal Services as required; negotiates and manages theexecution of compensation packages and other agreements.

• Responsible for employee development: ensuring efficient and safe work practices, developing

planning and contract management skills by providing mentoring, coaching, developing &recognizing individuals. Focuses on those needing more attention (inexperienced, conduct/capability or those involved in challenging work). Identifies and develops talent, mentors newemployees, ensures staff development, builds peer competencies.

• Addresses issues that hinder employee productivity while seeking new and better ways of

completing the annual program.

• Sets clear performance expectations by holding individuals accountable and provides

constructive feedback. Builds MoveUP Personal Development Plans and individual M&P OPPRAplans.

• Applies the provisions of collective agreements fairly and consistently.

• Creates effective and engaged teams - meetings, communications, performance updates (KPIs).

• Regularly visits employees and contractors in the field and participates in various inspections.

• Manages budgets, operating costs and recoveries, reviews actuals and estimates, explains

variances and prepares month end accruals.

• Forecasts year end expenditures by tracking changes to the Annual Approved Plan.

Quality:

• Manages and audits distribution vegetation activities in order to ensure contract specifications

and standards are being met and to identify areas for improvement.

• Ensures staff and contractor compliance with the Quality Management System.

• Manages corrective actions.

Safety:

• Responsible for creating a safety and service culture within the Distribution Vegetation program

that meets BC Hydro’s Safety and Health Policy. Ensures training is scheduled and delivered foremployees and ensures contractors have adequate training and documentation to confirm theirtraining.

• Deals appropriately with poor safety performance by employees, contractors and consultants.

• Leads the safety culture, communicates BC Hydros and managers safety priorities daily with

staff.

• Maintains a safe and healthy workplace, models safe work recognition and intervention

behaviour.

• Attends safety training (including all mandatory crew safety training).

• Leads (or ensures) safety meetings are planned and conducted effectively and that matters

arising are pursued to resolution in a timely manner, ensures effective employee involvement.Environment:

• Responsible to ensure staff and contractors meet or exceed BC Hydro’s Environmental Strategy.

• Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the EMS program as well as ensuring that

all operational aspects are addressed prior to the initiation of any project.

• Ensures all employees, contractors, and consultants are adequately trained with respect to key

environmental objectives and that training records are maintained.

• Conducts workplace audits and work site inspections to ensure compliance with Standard

Operating Procedures and all environmental contractual obligations.Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the Utility Vegetation Management field and must

have knowledge of the philosophies, principles, and practices pertaining to vegetationmanagement including safety, environmental and related legislation or eight (8) years forestryexperience.

• A Degree or Technical Diploma in Forestry, Biology or Natural Resource Sciences or equivalent.

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

• Current Registration as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or a Registered Forest

Technologist (RFT) with the Association of British Columbia (ABCFP) will be considered a strongasset.

• Certified Arborist and Utility Specialist with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is

preferred (required to have once in role).

• Class 5 BC Drivers License.

• Must be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience using GIS required.

• Proven leadership capabilities to manage, motivate and develop employees and manage

contractor relationships.

• Demonstrated strong business acumen and strategic thinking ability.

• Ability to be client service focused.

• Superior relationship management skills to build and maintain effective internal and external

relationships.

• Excellent planning, organization, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

standing.

• Please note this is an M&P M1 Full-Time Regular (FTR) opportunity.

• This position will be headquartered at our Vernon or Kamloops locations in the southern interior.

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

during the interview.

• Please note there will be travel in this role primarily around the southern interior however on

occasion overnight travel may be required to further locations.

• 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 [email protected]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: 2023-01-30 Closing Date: 2023-02-17Quick Apply

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