Regulatory and Permitting Project Manager

Employment type: Permanent

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

Annual Salary: $ 131,100.00 - 165,800.00

No. of positions: 1

Closing date: 2026-11-04

What you’ll do -

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of permitting, regulatory approvals, and compliance activities for the North Coast Transmission Line and other capital projects as required

• Develop regulatory and permitting strategies that support project objectives, schedules, corporate requirements, and Indigenous consultation obligations.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate permitting, regulatory, schedule, and compliance risks; lead resolution of complex issues and escalate significant matters to senior leadership as required.

• Lead engagement with regulators, including but not limited to BC Energy Regulator, BC Parks, and Ministry of Transportation and Transit on complex regulatory matters

• Oversee the development, quality, and execution of permit applications, regulatory submissions, compliance processes, and supporting technical documentation.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight to regulatory staff, including resource planning, prioritization, and professional development.

• Foster integration across project teams, including consultants, to ensure coordinated regulatory planning, approvals, and compliance management.

• Monitor emerging regulatory developments and provide strategic recommendations to address changing requirements and business impacts.

• Prepare and deliver regulatory risk assessments and status updates to senior management and executive leadership.

• Maintain accountability for obtaining regulatory approvals and supporting compliance with permit conditions and regulatory commitments.

What you bring –

• A bachelor's degree or diploma in environmental studies, occupational health and safety, business administration, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience leading projects or teams focused on information governance, preferably within the utility sector.

• Strong technical writing capabilities, with demonstrated experience developing and implementing organizational or Key Business Unit level documentation.

• Strong knowledge of document management, governance structures, and organizational change management.

• Proven ability to lead stakeholder engagement activities and build alignment across operational leaders, subject matter experts, and various business groups.

• Strong experience leading complex initiatives from conception through implementation, and then into sustainment. This includes ensuring organizational adoption.

• Excellent facilitation, communication, influencing, and relationship management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive outcomes without direct authority.

• Excellent training development and delivery capabilities.

• Must hold a valid BC Driver’s License.

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 –

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

• While the position is currently based at Edmonds, other BC Hydro headquarters locations may be considered for the selected candidate.

• This role will require occasional travel.

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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