Senior Strategy & Economic Policy Specialist

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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need

people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,

inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,

and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers

and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a

person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to

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Senior Strategy & Economic Policy Specialist

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 07

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

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

Annual salary: $ 127,900.00 - 161,800.00

What you'll do

The Senior Strategy & Economic Policy Specialist plays a critical role in shaping BC Hydro’s long-term strategic direction.

This position supports the development of corporate strategy through rigorous economic and financial analysis, scenario

planning, and industry benchmarking. The role requires a strong analytical mindset, the ability to synthesize complex

information into actionable insights, and exceptional communication skills to convey strategic recommendations to senior

leadership. Success in this role depends on collaboration across diverse business groups, curiosity about emerging trends,

a bias for action and a commitment to innovation.

The successful candidate:

- Applies strategic frameworks and scenario planning techniques to evaluate future opportunities, risks, and emerging

trends that impact BC Hydro’s business environment.

- Maintains a current understanding of energy industry innovations, market dynamics, and utility strategies across North

America and globally to inform strategic decision-making.

- Monitors and analyzes provincial, federal, and global energy policy developments to assess implications for BC Hydro’s

strategy and provide timely insights to leadership.

- Conducts and supports economic, commercial, and financial analysis to evaluate investment opportunities, business

cases, and long-term planning scenarios that guide corporate priorities.

- Contributes to the development and implementation of BC Hydro’s corporate strategy that supports the organization’s

mandate and priorities, ensuring alignment with long-term planning objectives.

- Builds and maintains strong relationships with subject matter experts, peers, and senior leaders across BC Hydro to

advance strategic objectives and foster collaboration.

- Collaborates cross-functionally with teams such as Load Forecasting, Energy Planning, Business Development,

Communications, Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs to ensure alignment and integration of strategic initiatives.

- Prepares clear, compelling presentations, strategic narratives, and briefing materials for executive and Board audiences to

communicate analysis, insights, and recommendations effectively.

What you bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Public Policy, or a related field. A master's degree would be an

asset.

- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in corporate strategy, consulting, financial analysis, or a related discipline-

ideally within the energy or utility sector.

- Strong economic benefit analysis, financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into

clear, actionable insights.

- Familiarity with the energy utility industry, including regulatory and policy environments.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level presentations and reports.

- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions and build strong relationships to advance strategic

objectives.

- A bias towards action and demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

- A mindset of innovation and continuous improvement, with a willingness to explore and adopt emerging tools and

technologies to enhance strategic analysis and accelerate workflows.

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 an M&P, Group 45 full-time permanent (FTR) opportunity based at our Dunsmuir office in downtown Vancouver,

BC.

- As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete a written test/ assessment and/or a presentation

as part of the interview process.

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: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 5R3.

Date Posted: 2025-11-24 Closing Date: 2025-12-08

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