Manager, Design & Drafting

A workplace powered by you 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 help support you in your application process. Manager, Design & Drafting 1 Number of positions: Edmonds C01 Job Location: Permanent Employment type: Lower Mainland Region: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Hours of work: Hybrid Flexible Work Role: $ 109,700.00 - 138,700.00 Annual salary: What you'll do The successful candidate will: * Manage a team of approximately 25 MoveUp employees in a complex, fast-paced environment responsible for drafting and drawing management services for Distribution Design project work throughout the province. * Manage the maintenance of Distribution drafting standards and drawing control functions. * Work collaboratively with Design managers in Operations to evaluate and improve processes and maintain quality of deliverables. * Participate in and contribute to CADD initiates and support and implement changes on business improvement objectives. * Oversee the drafting aspects of the overhead and underground Distribution system. * Plan, implement, direct, and control drafting work for distribution design projects * Support the development of Advanced Design initiatives, the Distribution Design Modernization Project, and AI capabilities * Establish and implement procedures, strategies, and workflows to produce high quality, timely, safe, reliable, and economical deliverables. * Liaise with a broad range of stakeholders including but not limited to IT, Distribution Design & Customer Connections, Project delivery, Engineering Design, Engineering Services, Drawing Management, Project Management, T&D System Operations, and Line & Stations Field Crews. * Ensure the proper application of technical drafting standards and BC Hydro requirements. * Must be willing and able to travel, on occasion, throughout the province to conduct visits as required to support and manage assigned staff in regional offices. * Measure and manage work management and other performance metrics for the group. * Secure resources, equipment, and materials to optimize and efficiently complete work * Manage and administer employee performance under the Collective Agreement * Oversee and provide direction to regular and contingent resources for work program * Oversee and manage contract performance measures for delivery, quality, and value. What you bring The successful candidate will have: * A minimum of a Diploma of Technology in a relevant technical discipline with at least 8 years’ demonstrated experience through progressively more responsible roles. * A minimum of five (5) years of experience with computer-based drafting (AutoDesk products), mapping, management information systems, and graphics. * Experience with process optimization and change management preferred. * Candidates with alternate education and/or experience backgrounds may also be considered. * Extensive knowledge of the electrical/civil/structural drafting components of Distribution projects. * Demonstrated organization, planning, financial, and people leadership and management skills. * Previous management experience in a unionized environment is an asset. * Demonstrated customer service orientation and client focus in a high-volume environment is an asset. * Proven ability to develop creative and innovative business solutions. * Proven ability to foster a positive, productive, and safe working environment for employees and contractors.