Director Environment

BC Hydro Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week) No. of positions: 1 About the job: 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 RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process. What you’ll do The Director, Environment leads the portfolio responsible for strategic and operational management of BC Hydro’s environmental and social related risks. As a senior leader of the company, the Director is responsible for a budget of approximately $48 million, and oversees the development and implementation of strategic plans, practices, and standards to ensure compliance in operations and capital projects. The Director’s business unit is also responsible for delivering on regulatory commitments that support BC Hydro water licenses through the Water License Requirements Program and the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program. The Director develops strategic relationships with First Nations, government regulators and external stakeholders, and acts as representative of BC Hydro on senior committees. Reporting to the SVP, Capital Infrastructure Project Delivery, this role oversees an organization of about 127 union and non-union employees with six direct reports. Work across all business groups to facilitate environmental risk management for fisheries, wildlife, pollution prevention, greenhouse gas management, and heritage requirements through the integration of environmental and heritage considerations into the business. Be accountable for defining and establishing governance and environmental compliance requirements across projects and operations, including Site C, to ensure consistency in strategy, decision making, practices, and controls. Provide authoritative counsel to executives and business group leaders on strategies to maintain regulatory compliance and facility authorizations. Provide environmental and permitting services and expertise to support timely delivery of capital projects, operations and maintenance planning at the plant and field level across the province. Deliver BC Hydro’s obligations to monitor and mitigate operational and historical footprint impacts through delivery of the Water License Requirements Program and the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program. Establish long term priorities and contribute to overall strategic business direction for the organization. Develop progressive environmental planning in projects and operations. Oversee, implement and maintain the Environmental Management System. Maintain relationships with First Nations, senior ministry officials, BC Energy Regulator, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, etc., on matters related to planning, permitting, and operation of BC Hydro assets. Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, other utilities and environmental groups to address emerging issues. Accountable for the Quarterly and Annual Environmental Management Review process. Develop environmental leadership and coaching for a team of union and non-union staff. Prepare annual management plans; provide approval for projects and maintain control of expenditures in line with BC Hydro’s procedures. What you bring Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or Law (Master’s preferred). 15+ years of experience in an environmental related field with deep understanding of BC and Canada permitting regimes and experience establishing and leading environmental and regulatory oversight programs. Exceptional leadership skills, having led large business units or organizations. Ability to represent BC Hydro on internal and external committees and task forces. Sound business knowledge including financial/operational/strategic planning and management. Knowledge of environmental, social-economic and public interest issues and impact on areas of expertise. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with capability to drive innovation, collaboration, risk-taking and creative thinking. Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. Evidence of relevant progressive work experience. Proven leadership and consensus building skills focused on measurable outcomes. Ability to think creatively and strategically in complex environments with multiple stakeholders. Demonstrated change management experience and facilitation skills. What we offer A minimum of 15 paid vacation days Flexible work model, depending on your role type Training and development courses More information on benefits at bchydro.com/benefits What else you should know Full-time permanent (FTR) opportunity located at our Edmonds location in Burnaby, BC. Preferred headquarters location is Burnaby, but other BC locations may be considered based on operational requirements and workspace availability. Required to travel regularly within BC. All candidate finalists will be required to provide their Stefan & Associates leadership assessment for review. Update your Candidate Profile with current resume and any certifications or trades qualification. How to apply Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’. On the BC Hydro Careers site, click the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply. Please update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Management, Project Management, and Business Development Industries Utilities #J-18808-Ljbffr