At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know by emailing [email protected], as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.
The Environment team strategically manages environmental risks, impacts and opportunities through the life of our assets,
and ensures environmental compliance through effective company-wide governance, standards and practices. The team
works closely with Planning, Indigenous Relations, Operations and Projects to deliver work, and has oversight for corporate
environmental governance and performance goals.
Reporting to the Director of Environment, the Manager, Water Programs oversees one of five departments within the
Environment business unit. This department provides subject matter expertise on fisheries and aquatics matters, leads
related regulatory compliance strategies and programs, and supports operational decisions related to hydroelectric water
use and other infrastructure. The Water Program portfolio supports BC Hydro by ensuring activities in and around water are
aligned with applicable regulatory requirements, operational requirements, and environmental, Indigenous and stakeholder
values.
- Develops strategies, guidance and practices for the management of environmental issues arising from BC Hydro’s water
use, including reservoir and river conditions, spills, fish passage, diversion, and facility operations.
- Leads a team of environment professionals providing fisheries expertise to support projects and operations, and to
develop and implement monitoring programs, physical works and approved work practices.
- Sets and oversees regulatory and authorization strategies for Fisheries Act and Water Sustainability Act compliance and
other applicable legislation.
- Delivers strategies and programs to address key fisheries risks such as total dissolved gas, fish entrainment and passage,
aquatic invasives, salmon restoration, species at risk, and fish-related mitigation associated with hydroelectric and other
electrical system asset development and operations.
- Manages current and emerging environmental risks associated with fish, aquatic ecosystems and water management,
including translating operational understanding of hydroelectric systems into practical avoidance, mitigation, monitoring and
adaptive management approaches.
- Negotiates authorizations, offsets and mitigation measures with regulators, First Nations and technical committees.
- Manages and strategically influences environmental legislation, regulatory compliance requirements and emerging issues.
- Ensures and upholds the safety performance and culture of direct employees and contractors.
- Establishes short- and long-term priorities and delivery plans for the Water Program that help achieve BC Hydro’s
Environment Strategy objectives and support corporate priorities.
- As a member of the Environment Leadership Team, ensures priorities and resources align to address key risks and
opportunities effectively and efficiently.
