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Contracts Professional - Vernon
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Vernon 1
Employment type: Permanent Region: Southern Interior
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00
Position Highlights
The Distribution Contract Professional will report to the Manager, Distribution Vegetation and is accountable for managing
the contract functions related to the efficient delivery of distribution vegetation services (Planned, Unplanned and Design),
managing contractor performance, and compliance as well as realizing strategic benefits. This position oversees the
assignment of work to contractors, consultants, and internal staff, and ensures the implementation of policies, procedures,
and standards for the completion of vegetation work.
What you'll do
- As the Contract Professional (CP), Your accountabilities, for Planned, Unplanned and Design work, will include contract
administration and oversight, supporting the business’ requirements for quality, safety and reliability, understanding the
capacity of individual contractors, and supporting the development of new and emerging contractors.
- You will ensure BC Hydro meets guaranteed work volume commitments for area contractors and that the work assigned
to these contractors is adequate and appropriate to meet BC Hydro strategic goals and annual plans. You will track that
area contractors are meeting their performance responsibilities including, but not limited to, work execution and quality,
safety, contract specifications, and work milestones. You will allocate and reassign work to ensure the optimal use of
contractor resources. You will manage and sign off on variances and equitable adjustments as required.
- You will work with clients to provide input and influence on programs and projects, educate managers on estimating
practices and tools, and ensure Vegetation Management and contractors have the time and information required to
complete the project on time and on budget. You will track the lifecycle of large and/or complex projects over time to enlist
resources to ensure project information is provided appropriately.
- You will manage internal and external stakeholder relationships including First Nations, Provincial, and Municipal
governments. You will facilitate the resolution of issues with landowners, regulators, local communities, and special interest
groups, seeking counsel and advice from Integrated Planning, Finance, Procurement, Environment, and Legal Services as
needed. You have expertise in managing multiple stakeholders across multiple projects.
- You will support a safety culture and conduct workplace audits and Safe Work Observations to ensure compliance with
Standard Operating Procedures and all other contractual obligations. You will identify efficiency opportunities, risks and
required mitigations, and provide inputs to contractor reviews.
- The ideal candidate is highly motivated to achieve results for BC Hydro, support the success of their peer teams, and build
lasting, progressive contractor relationships.
What you bring
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Resource Management, Environmental Sciences or Biology; or Diploma in
Forestry, Horticulture or Environmental studies from an Institute of Technology or equivalent experience.
- Registered with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals (ABCFP) or must be eligible for registration and
register with the ABCFP within two (2) months of hire and complete requirements within two (2) years of registration; OR
