Program Manager, Access Forester (Northern or Southern Interior)

What you'll do

The Program Manager, Access Forester reports to the Capital Forestry & Access Manager in Vegetation & Access Management, and is responsible for a key role in managing and delivering the annual Access work plan across the Northern Interior & Southern Interior of British Columbia.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Contribute to the annual work plan, and manage a number of access projects of considerable size, diversity, complexity and risk. Assume responsibility from inception to successful completion.

• Develop project plans, including scope, budget, schedule and project team responsibilities in order to accomplish project objectives.

• Establish quality metrics for the implementation of the project and monitors progress to ensure the work is carried out in the most cost effective manner using project management principles.

• Manage the implementation of the project within agreed upon scope, timeline and budget, using significant innovation in the planning, analysis and execution of tasks and a high level of judgment in the assessment and resolution of diverse and unique issues.

• Manage a diverse range of contractor resources in the successful execution of the program.

• Investigate and analyze challenging problems which may be unique to BC Hydro, evaluate risks and apply innovative solutions.

• Fulfill the role of a forestry Subject Matter Expert for BC Hydro and its clients, and assist, the Indigenous Relations Team with consultation (as required).

• Assist with the development of contract scope, specifications and associated documents for forestry and vegetation management contracts.

• Implement and administer layout/engineering contracts for professional and technical activities as well as construction contracts. This will include, but may not be limited to, access planning and management, road layout/design, bridge site plans, water course classification, cost estimate and options analysis, and contract management (completing periodic reports or updates with regards to schedule, progress, conformance or compliance, payment and any other activities as required).

• Schedule and requirements of other project Teams, such as Operations, Lines, Properties, Archaeology, Environment, Regulatory/Permit, Procurement, Safety and Construction and that that progress or updates are conveyed in periodic reports, as required.

• Communicate professionally and effectively both orally and in writing with clients, forest industry stakeholders, utilities, contractors, private landowners, First Nations, the public and various levels of government.

What you bring

• A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) in good standing with the Association of BC Forest Professionals.

• Those that are eligible for professional registration in British Columbia as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) may also be considered.

• Experienced, with a minimum of eight (8) years of related industrial forestry experience with emphasis on forest management, forest operations, forest planning, stakeholder engagement, timber harvesting and road construction and planning or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in forest operations within multi-disciplinary construction/capital projects.

• Knowledgeable of legislation and regulations governing forest practices, environmental and water resources, Cultural and Heritage resources, and Utilities in BC; as well as additional commitments ascribed under environmental certification.

• Able to manage, adapt to change, and deliver a quality work product in a multi-disciplinary environment.

• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite of applications and Adobe.

• Must hold a valid BC Driver’s License.

What else you should know

• This is a Full-Time Regular (permanent ) role on the team based in either the Northern Interior or Southern Interior of BC.

• The preferred headquarter locations for this opportunity are Vernon, Kamloops or Prince George however alternate headquarter locations may be considered and can be discussed further during the interview process. Please note alternate locations would depend on operational requirements and subject to workspace availability.

• Please note this position will require regular travel around the province and overnight stays.

• A condition of employment in this role is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.

• Ability to work set shift schedules to be discussed during the interview process.

• As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to demonstrate abilities by taking an assessment.

• Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of three days per week however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.

• 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.