The Provincial Reliability Coordination Operations department formed in 2019 to establish and
support Reliability Coordination for the province of British Columbia. The team is made up of
seven 24x7 shift staff and three engineering support staff and one compliance lead, reporting to a
dedicated manager within BC Hydro’s Transmission and Distribution System Operations business
group. The Reliability Coordinator has the highest level of authority in the North American Electric
Reliability Corporation (NERC) Functional Model in ensuring reliable operation of the Bulk Electric
System.

This role is primarily focused on conducting operational planning analyses of the bulk electric
system for the next-day time frame, sharing results with other entities and coordination of
operating plans to mitigate any potential or actual adverse system impacts.

The successful candidate will have the following general responsibilities:

• Develop base-cases for next-day study analyses and real-time assessments

• Conduct operational planning analyses and communicate the results to impacted entities within

B.C., neighbouring electric systems and other Reliability Coordinators. Additionally, this role
coordinates with other entities in the next-day time frame

• Provide engineering support for real-time Reliability Coordination staff

• Provide support for Operator Training.

• Interface with BC Hydro Operations Planning and external entities (i.e. FortisBC, AESO, CAISO)

to coordinate next-day study analyses and operating plans

• Interface with internal/external groups to support development/improvement of Reliability

Coordination tools and processes

• Contribute to reporting and presentations targeted to BC Hydro management and external

stakeholders

• Represent BC Hydro to influence overall reliable operations of the Western Interconnection

through active participation in a variety of industry initiatives

• Contribute to the preparation of Disturbance Analysis Reports and presentation of the results

• Support gathering of compliance evidence and participate in annual certification, self-audits and

regular BCUC sanctioned audits, to ensure on-going compliance with applicable NERC/BCUC
MRS standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or higher academic degree in electrical power systems engineering from a qualified

university.

• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers

and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience, working performing specialized electrical power system

studies or direct experience in a Transmission System Operations position.

• Candidate should have experience performing Power System studies which include Powerflow

Assessments, Contingency Analysis, Transient and Voltage Stability assessments. Work
experience with power application software should include: EMS Advanced Applications
(preferable), Powertech DSA Tools, PSS/E or PowerWorld.

• The successful candidate shall have a valid B. C. Driver's license.
  

delivering training/presentations.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as

individually.

• Excellent computer skills including excel (pivot tables, formulas), powerpoint, ability to write html

code, etc.

• Strong familiarity with the operating policies and practices of electric companies located in British

Columbia.



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.

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
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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