A workplace powered by you
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.
Contract Manager - NCT
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Prince George
Employment type: Permanent Region: Northern Interior
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 131,100.00 - 165,800.00
Position Highlights
The North Coast Transmission Line Project will help shape the future of British Columbia’s north coast. By delivering clean,
reliable power to northern B.C., it will unleash major economic opportunities, support growth in key industries, and attract
billions in private investment in our economy. It will enable development in mining, critical mines, LNG, manufacturing, and
technology – sectors essential to diversifying B.C.’s economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Recognized by
provincial and national leaders as critical infrastructure for Canada’s future, the project is being advanced in partnership with
First Nations and the Province of B.C.. Joining this team means contributing to a transformative initiative that will power B.
C.’s next wave of industrial development and strengthen communities across the province and country.
The Contract Management team within the Contract and Commercial Claims Management Team for North Coast
Transmission (NCT) Project specializes in post-award management of contracts supporting the project. These contracts
include clearing and access, supply (or supply and installation), construction and services contracts. This includes early
involvement and input and support throughout the pre-award process, and then direct management of the contracts from
award through to contract completion.
We’re currently recruiting for one Full-time Regular Contract Manager position located in Prince George for the NCT Project.
Consideration may be given to a Full-time Temporary Contract Manager located at another BC Hydro location, based on
operational requirements.
The Contract Managers have overall accountability for the successful execution of a diverse portfolio of contracts. They
achieve this through the support of multiple Contract Professionals. The Contract Manager leads also fulfills a management
role, leading a team of directly reporting Consultant and Employee Contract Professionals of union and M&P staff.
What you'll do
- Lead a team of employee and consultant Contract Professionals in the delivery of a portfolio of capital equipment
construction, and services contracts.
- Provide management, workload allocation and balancing, mentorship, and guidance to the team, including formal
performance reviews, goal setting and career development.
- Lead or assist in departmental resource planning and recruitment.
- Lead or Support Initiatives for business process and procedure improvements.
- Provide consultation and sound advice on BC Hydro’s position with respect to key/complex contract management
opportunities and/or risks including the validity and impact of claims and contract changes.
- Support Contract Development by working closely with Procurement to help develop supply chain strategies, contracting
plans and draft RFx documents.
- Develop strategies to ensure preservation of BC Hydro entitlements through supplier relationship management and
effective and timely application of contractual mechanisms.
- Manage contract risk, claims, contract changes and disputes.
- Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to develop claims and contract management skills and knowledge within the
team and department.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve contracts and claim management practices across the business, in
