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Business Developer 4
BC Hydro —British Columbia
- $131,100–$165,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
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ʔAkisq̓nuk Guardians
Akisqnuk First Nation —Windermere, BC
- $45,000–$50,000 a year
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- Hybrid work
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- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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- Bachelor's
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Vegetation Coordinator (Various Locations)

BC Hydro -
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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
$86,000–$92,600 a year

Qualifications

Environmental regulations
Biology
Class 5 Licence
Contract management
Client inquiry handling
Environmental compliance
Tree removal
Environmental Science
Horticulture
Bachelor's
Driving
Quality Control
Project quality control reviews
Risk management
Contracts
Environmental Studies
Certified Arborist
Data collection
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Negotiation

Full job description

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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.

Vegetation Coordinator (Various Locations)

Number of positions: 7 Job Location: LMS-1

Employment type: Permanent Region: Various

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Resident

Annual salary: $ 86,000.00 - 92,600.00

What you'll do

The position locations vary across the four regions within the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Northern Interior and

Southern Interior. The position locations may include Surrey, North Vancouver, Abbotsford, Nanaimo, Quesnel, Kamloops,
Vernon, Fort St John, Dawson Creek, and Prince George. Other locations may be considered based on operational needs
and subject to workspace availability which can be discussed further in the process.

Assists in the development of annual and long-term vegetation management work plans for review and approval by

Operations management and submits to Integrated Planning. Responsible for site specific vegetation prescriptions based
on risk to the system, safety, patrol inventories, species, species diversification, growth rates, site classification,
identification of target and non-target vegetation, prioritization of identified maintenance to maintain Mandatory Reliability
Standards (MRS) and vegetation clearances, reduction and elimination of target densities and environmental sensitivities.
Implements work plans and prescriptions to ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements (such as NERC,
forestry, environmental and MRS) to prevent potential violation penalties. Monitors and provides explanations for work plan
variances to Integrated Planning. Prepares business justification for work plan change requests for management and
Integrated Planning approval.

Performs a variety of complex contract management support by: estimating costs; conducting pre-job meeting; pre-

approving payment completions based on field inspections; ensuring the optimum use of contractor crews and equipment;
and assessing and evaluating contractor performance for future reference.

Oversees, monitors and inspects contractor crews to ensure work is in compliance with specifications, proper arboriculture

standards and current best practices; ensures work performed by contractors meet safety and environmental compliance
requirements. May provide technical advice, guidance and direction to contractor crews engaged in non-vegetation related
activities.

Supports operational planning requirements, including the preparation of vegetation maintenance work packages for the

BC Hydro transmission and distribution systems. Plans and defines the type of work and work methods required. Reviews
work to ensure completion as planned and signs off or obtains sign off by a registered professional on work packages to
ensure compliance with regulatory requirements to prevent potential violation penalties and/or the issuance of stop work
orders for violations by regulatory bodies.

Gathers and compiles evidence of ground patrols (such as measurements and photos) for MRS compliance evidence

collection. Identifies vegetation risks (such as low conductor to ground clearance areas) and develops and implements
mitigation plans. Submits compliance evidence and mitigation plans to meet MRS compliance reporting requirements.

Supports vegetation encroachment risk response in accordance with standard operating procedures within a specified

timeframe by: assessing and confirming risk to determine appropriate response based on risk level; reporting vegetation
encroachment to applicable stakeholders for mitigation action; co-ordinating resources for the removal of vegetation;
collecting and submitting vegetation measurement data in the field for compliance evidence reporting; and participating in
violation investigation interviews as required.

Performs quality and completion checks of transmission vegetation patrol data collection from contractors and signs off on

patrol records. May support the preparation of quality assurance reports to identify areas of improvements of data collection
within the patrol record and tracking completion quality reviews to facilitate the assessment of contractor performance.

Responds to a variety of customer inquiries and complaints related to vegetation management activities. Liaises with First

Nations, internal/external groups and agencies on matters related to vegetation management work. Participates in
community and outreach programs to ensure BC Hydro information is distributed within the community. Negotiates tree
removal and related issues with the public and resolves claims related to vegetation management work.

Provides technical advice and guidance to management related to the resolution of vegetation and operational and

maintenance related problems. Coordinates activities of vegetation process resources during major weather events.

Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the job.

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 Certificate in Arboriculture from a
recognized college.

Registered with the Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) or must be eligible for registration and register with the

FPBC within two (2) months of hire and complete requirements within two (2) years of registration; OR registered with the
International Society of Arboriculture as a Certified Arborist and as a Certified Utility Specialist; OR registered as a Certified
Utility Arborist, Arborist Technician or Climbing Arborist.

Four (4) years experience working in utility vegetation management or in the field of forestry vegetation management.

Requires completion of a variety of in-house courses related to contract administration and environmental issues and
specific applications/systems; or must be completed within three (3) months of starting in the job.

Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's licence.

What we offer

A comprehensive benefits package
A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
A lifetime pension
Flexible work model, depending on your role type
Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

We are recruiting for seven (7) full-time permanent (FTR) MoveUp Group 10 opportunities within the Distribution and

Transmission departments in Vegetation Management.

The position locations vary across the four regions within the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Northern Interior and

Applicants are encouraged to indicate their preferred location(s) at the time of their application. Please note if applying for

multiple locations there will only be one interview and the interview score will carry over throughout the recruitment.

This posting may be reposted or extended if additional position vacancies arise through the recruitment process.

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.

As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test/assessment or do a presentation.

Frequent exposure to field work. Up to 80% of time spent in the field in urban, rural and wilderness areas. Frequently

exposed to all weather conditions, works in construction areas and regularly hikes with a lightly weighted backpack (up to
20 lbs) and walks over rough terrain in wilderness areas on a regular basis.

Some exposure to wild animals and dogs. Occasional exposure to irate customers and to hazardous materials.

May be required to spend up to 50 nights a year away from home.

May use helicopters in inspection work.

Drives a 4X4 on back roads and may use Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) as required.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will

be required as a pre-condition to employment.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume, and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.

Date Posted: 2026-08-21 Closing Date: 2026-09-08

For internal use 52490997

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