Area Planner/Scheduler - Horne Payne

Job Location:

Horne Payne, BC

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours of work:

Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)

Hourly Salary:

$ 61.53

No. of positions:

1

Closing date:

2026-01-16

What you’ll do –

The duties of the role per the IBEW Collective Agreement are as follows:

* Responsible for work planning and scheduling for a designated Stations coverage area

* Develops work plans, schedules and procedures for the crews as well as arranges for materials, tools, services and equipment

* They work with the appropriate departments and positions to determine planning requirements, including crew availability/expertise, safety, environmental, and other business considerations

* They are a subject matter expert in the use of outage scheduling tools and plant operation software

* They perform scenario analysis to determine the optimal time, resource and outage combinations to perform work

* They may be authorized and assigned the duties to create, adjust, and cancel outages in the Outage Management Systems

What you bring –

* Journey level trades qualification as either an Electrician (including a Generation Plant Operator with electrical qualification), a Mechanic (with a machinist or millwright trades qualification); a General Tradesperson 1 with electrical experience in Generation/Transmission stations and who can demonstrate electrical understanding; or a journeyperson CPC Technologist

* Prior maintenance planning and scheduling experience is an asset

* Advanced computing skills with demonstrated ability working in an Enterprise Asset Management System (PassPort / Maximo / SAP); Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Project are required and will be assessed through a computer exam

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to coordinate work plans and schedules between multiple trades and headquarters

* Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills with proven ability to influence without authority

* Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize competing assignments

* Strong decision-making and analytical skills

* A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license is required

* In the event there are no applicants within qualification, we may consider applicants that have a minimum of six years experience working in an Electric utility; preference will be given to applicants with an electrical background, who have experience in one, or more of the following aspects: designing, installing, operating, maintaining, testing, or planning work on medium and high voltage electrical equipment

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 supports Horne Payne CPC and may be headquartered at Horne Payne Office or Coquitlam DO, subject to space availability.

* Regular travel within the region is required which may require overnight stays.

* Backfill coverage and support for other Area Planner/Schedulers is required.

* Facilitation of planning, scheduling, and dispatch meetings is required.

* A written quiz covering technical, safety and administrative skills will form part of the selection process.

* Your application package should include your resume and cover letter, and proof of trades qualification, driver’s license, and any other relevant certifications.

* 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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