Senior Environmental Coordinator (Archaeology NCTL)

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Senior Environmental Coordinator (Archaeology NCTL)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 11

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00

What you'll do

The successful candidate will be a key member of the North Coast Transmission Line Environment team at BC Hydro with a

primary focus on managing the archaeology and heritage programs. They must have a solid understanding of and

experience with the relevant legislation, guidelines, and current practices for historic, archaeological, and paleontological

resource management and impact assessment including experience with BCER processes.

- This role includes implementing archaeological management across multi phases of NCTL design and construction,

working with multiple lines of business, fostering of key regulatory relationships and relationships with First Nations

organizations. Contributing to the development of project specific best management practices, supporting planning annual

work, archeology fieldwork tracking, BCER/HCA permit oversight, tracking and management. The role will also involve

collaboration with the BC Hydro heritage team and support the development of project mitigation plans, leading multi- party

technical working groups, developing mitigation, monitoring, and protection planning; and managing contractors responsible

for fieldwork and impact assessment. This includes procurement, cost control, contract management, quality assurance

coordination, peer review, and monthly tracking of invoices, progress, forecasts, variances, scope, reporting, and

deliverables.

- The candidate will be experienced in heritage management for large-scale construction projects, preferably in the Central

Interior and Northwest Coast throughout all project phases, including those undergoing Environmental Assessment review

process. They will manage archaeological or environmental contractors; liaise with regulatory agencies; be familiar with the

BCER archaeological process, engage in public and stakeholder consultation; consult with First Nations and Aboriginal

communities incoordination with BC Hydro’s Indigenous Relations team, and implement or follow cultural or Traditional

Land Use Studies.

- The candidate will possess advanced technical writing skills and be able to prepare technical reports, including reports for

regulators and senior management within BC Hydro. They must be able to negotiate with contractors, regulators,

stakeholders, and First Nations on heritage issues, and have an awareness of and interest in BC Hydro’s strategic direction.

They must also be able to communicate technical information in public meetings, consultations, or hearings.

What you bring

- A relevant university degree, or post-graduate degree in the social sciences or resource management, majoring in

Archaeology and/or Anthropology, including experience in research, scientific study, investigative techniques, report

preparation, and project management.

- A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively more responsible technical leadership experience conducting investigative

archaeological studies, including the coordination of multi-disciplinary teams and regulatory relations, is required.

- The successful candidate will have strong analytical and planning skills, with a comprehensive understanding of issues

relating to cultural heritage and archaeology, including historic and current Aboriginal issues.

- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are a requirement.

- The successful candidate must be a Registered Consulting Archaeologist (RPCA) with the British Columbia Association of

Professional Archaeologists (BCPA) or must demonstrate clear qualifications to be able to register as a RPCA with the

BCAPA.

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 is for 1 full-time regular (FTR) M&P Group 44 opportunity, based out of our Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC.

- The preferred headquarter location for this opportunity is Edmonds, however we may be willing to consider Prince George

as well, depending on operational requirements and this can be discussed further in the selection process. Please note this

flexibility would also be subject to workspace availability.

- A condition of employment for this job is maintaining a Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.

- As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test/assessment.

- Please note some travel will be required in the role.

- Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working

from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of two days per week

however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.

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.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V3N 4X8.

Date Posted: 2026-03-06 Closing Date: 2026-03-20

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