Natural Resource Specialist 3 Job at BC Hydro
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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come
in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our
customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond
during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.
Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a
solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.
We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be
ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we
build an even cleaner B.C.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:
- Assesses and analyzes project related data and methodologies; prepares material for agency
or compensation measures required to offset impacts resulting from existing, planned or future BC
Hydro operations, maintenance work or projects in assigned area/program.
- Prepares detailed terms of reference, budget estimates, related analytical and other research
project approach and objectives, parameters, costs and staff requirements and establishes
priorities; reviews evaluates and recommends selection of consultants and reviews their reports to
determine technical acceptability.
- Prepares work plans, work schedules and implements programs for mitigating and/or
pollution prevention systems, operations and construction projects on fish, wildlife, other
resources and natural systems; inspects, monitors and administers projects.
- Plans, implements, monitors and reports on technical studies and field programs associated with
Conducts research, special programs or technical studies, including determining implications of
using various environmental control technologies in existing and proposed BC Hydro facilities;
determines, recommends and/or provides advice to others in establishing project or study
approaches, investigation parameters, costs, staff requirements and setting of priorities; prepares
related impact, assessment, planning, project and other reports.
- Develops and reviews facilities management and ongoing projects and plans to ensure
programs can be effectively and efficiently implemented; initiates and assists with the
development of waste management policies, standards and guidelines.
- Liaises with administrative, engineering, regulatory, public groups, program and research staff
resources; ensures that environmental issues, objectives and strategies are considered and
incorporated into the business planning process.
- Acts as a biological and/or scientific specialist at public meetings, license hearings, program or
provides technical advice and instructions to field personnel in the event of emergency
environmental problems.
- Is deployed to the field to respond to unforeseen environmental concerns and coordinates
- Provides technical direction and expert advice to area/program or cross discipline staff at the
- Provides work leadership to and performs all the functions of the Natural Resource Specialist 2
- Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the
Qualifications:
Natural Resources or Environmental Studies with seven (7) years of relevant work experience.
- Completion of a Bachelor degree in Natural Resource or Environmental Studies with at least six
Natural Resources or Environmental Studies with seven (7) years of relevant work experience.
- Must be eligible for membership with the College of Applied Biology.
- Valid BC Driver’s License required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE).
http://moveuptogether.ca
- This is a MoveUp full-time temporary (FTT) role for approximately 16 months.
- A condition of employment for this role is to maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good
- Please note in regards to being eligible for membership with the College of Applied Biology we
at this time.
- As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test/assessment or
- In this NRS 3 role you spend approximately 30 to 40% of time in the field including driving.
- Exposed to all types of weather conditions at work sites that may be remote. Regular exposure
snowmobiles, ATVs, 4x4 trucks on rough access roads. Climbs or walks on uneven, steep and/or
rough terrain in all weathers during field work.
demonstrate successful completion of a pre-placement medical check.
This can be discussed further through the selection process.
We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our values guide our work. Want to join us?
We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.
BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.
We include everyone. 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 productively
engage with diverse communities.
We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and
while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a
disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@
BC Hydro has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees to have a full series of
COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of vaccination on request. This Policy is currently suspended
but may resume at BC Hydro's discretion. While the Policy is suspended, all new employees are
required to disclose their vaccination status to BC Hydro.
Flexible work model role definitions
===========================
Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home
based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for
each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time
from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.
IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week
rough terrain in all weathers during field work.
- BC Hydro conducts pre-placement medical checks of applicants entering certain positions to
demonstrate successful completion of a pre-placement medical check.
- The preferred headquarter location for this role is in Burnaby at Edmonds however we may
This can be discussed further through the selection process.
We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our values guide our work. Want to join us?
We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.
BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.
We include everyone. 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 productively
engage with diverse communities.
We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and
while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a
disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@
BC Hydro has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees to have a full series of
COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of vaccination on request. This Policy is currently suspended
but may resume at BC Hydro's discretion. While the Policy is suspended, all new employees are
required to disclose their vaccination status to BC Hydro.
Flexible work model role definitions
===========================
Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home
based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for
each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time
from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.
IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week
HOW TO APPLY
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: 2023-02-23 Closing Date: 2023-03-09
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