Manager, Distribution Operations

Job Location: Fraser Vly Office, BC

Employment type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)

Annual Salary: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00

No. of positions: 2

Closing date: May 31, 2026

About the job:

What you’ll do

The Real Time Operations division within T&D System Operations is seeking a Manager Distribution Operations (M1) reporting to the Senior Manager Distribution Operations, T&D System Operations, the successful Candidate will:

- Provide engaging shift employees people leadership, operational expertise, and technical insight in support of the 24/7 operation of BC Hydro’s electricity distribution system.

-Demonstrate the ability to make timely and effective decisions and will be skilled at setting priorities and delegating as required.

-Focus on building and sustaining an engaged and effective workforce to deliver on the mandate of Real Time Operations.

-Thrive in a face-paced, real-time environment.

Some of the key duties include, but are not limited to:

- Direct, manage and supervise the control room activities by providing leadership and support for the power system operation.

- Manage the implementation of safety programs and practices in real time operations.

- Ensure training and personal development needs of direct reports are met to achieve safety objectives and other BC Hydro objectives.

- Collect initial information and data to support safety and reliability incidents and accidents. Conduct safety and reliability investigations with direct reports.

- Responsible for effectiveness of scheduled shift operations. Make daily plans for work activities and ensure stable and efficient resource allocation.

- Coordinate response to urgent power system disturbance and prepare restoration plans for unplanned/emergency outages. Prepare and analyze system disturbances to identify causes of problems and potential solutions to improve system reliability and safety. Engage stakeholders for power system restoration and other real time operations activities.

- Review and approve various documentations for shift operations. Provide input to operations policy, practices and recommend operating orders changes.

- Lead employee group by creating employee engagement, support, coaching and development environment.

- Manage department budgets and provides support to the training program.

- Perform duties, tasks and responsibilities assigned by Senior Manager, Distribution Operations.

What you bring

- A recognized Electrical, Civil, or Engineering degree or an equivalent discipline with seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in an operations maintenance or management in a Utility environment.

- Experience managing and supervising technical staff preferably in a unionized environment.

- Technical knowledge of Integrated electrical systems, operation of transmission, sub-transmission and distribution networks would be an asset.

- Critical thinking and decision-making skills to make operational decisions and guiding operating personnel under extremely high pressure, dynamic, time sensitive situations.

- Enthusiastic, self-directed and a quick learner. Interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with various stakeholders.

- Strong leadership skills with a focus on communication, change management, mentoring, and engagement.

- Leadership experience to foster teamwork. Ability to quickly assess issues and determine appropriate courses of action.

- These positions are best suited to individuals that seek a high-energy, fast moving work environment.

- Demonstrated commitment to safety.

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

Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.

Position is located in Fraser Valley.

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.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’

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