Organization: BC Hydro Job Title: Manager, Transmission Vegetation Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Annual Salary: $131,100 to $165,800 Job Description The Manager, Transmission Vegetation leads and executes a province wide program of transmission vegetation and pest management maintenance on BC Hydro–managed assets, including roadside and off road electrical facilities. The role is accountable for planning, developing, and delivering the annual work program in collaboration with delivery partners, balancing risk, cost, system reliability, customer impact, and environmental considerations. The position represents the program with landowners, local communities, municipalities, First Nations, regulators, other utilities, and the public to support successful and sustainable program implementation. Reporting to the T&D Portfolio Manager, Vegetation and Access, ensures transmission vegetation maintenance activities meet BC Hydro’s reliability, regulatory, customer, First Nations, and organizational commitments. Duties Contributes to strategic direction and managerial and operational decision making. Provides strategic direction, leadership, and mentorship to a multidisciplinary team of M&P and MoveUP employees. Works with Asset Management to assess requirements and priorities and develop the annual transmission vegetation maintenance program across the province. Acts as a positive role model by fostering collaboration, engagement, and a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Promotes diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety across the team. Provides field leadership through site visits with staff and contractors; addresses safety, quality, and operational issues; and removes barriers to safe and effective work delivery. Implements performance management strategies to improve contractor performance where required. Participates in safety evaluations, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Supports procurement strategy development, contracting plans, and the evaluation of proposal submissions and ongoing vendor performance. Accountable for operational performance, including tracking progress against monthly metrics, annual business plans, budgets, and workforce development strategies. Acts as product owner for GIS and work management systems, providing strategic guidance on system development and continuous improvement. Leads the adoption of innovative practices and emerging tools and technologies to improve program efficiency and effectiveness. Invests in relationships with internal delivery partners (e.g., Integrated Planning, Properties, Legal, Project Delivery, Safety, Indigenous Relations, and Environment) to ensure coordinated planning and execution. Facilitates issue resolution with landowners, regulators, municipalities, First Nations, and special interest groups, seeking advice from internal partners as required. Supports regulatory compliance through participation in filings, audits, and ongoing engagement with regulatory bodies. Provides expert advice on transmission vegetation management and represents the program in discussions with customers, regulators, other utilities, First Nations, and in public engagement forums. Participates on technical committees to develop vegetation and pest management standards, policies, and practices. Develops and oversees Corrective Action Plans to address audit findings, compliance issues, and program improvement opportunities. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., science, forestry, resource management, business), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in utility, vegetation management, forestry, pest management, or environmental protection programs. Demonstrated excellence in people leadership, with the ability to foster engagement, collaboration, and an inclusive, safe work environment. Strong technical expertise in utility vegetation management, utility arboriculture, or a related field. Registration, or eligibility for registration, in British Columbia as a Professional Biologist or Professional Forester is considered a strong asset. A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation and/or an MBA is an asset. Proven ability to plan and deliver large‑scale, multi‑project work programs, balancing safety, reliability, cost, and risk. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal partners and external service providers. Experience driving continuous improvement and applying sound judgment in complex operational environments. Additional Information This is for 1 full-time regular (FTR) permanent M&P Group 45 opportunity, headquartered in Burnaby, BC. While our preferred headquartered location is Burnaby, we would also consider Vernon, Nanaimo, or Prince George, depending on operational needs and subject to space availability which can be discussed further in the process. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an online leadership assessment as part of the interview process. A condition of employment in this role will be to maintain your Class 5 Drivers License in good standing. This role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at BC Hydro. #J-18808-Ljbffr