Integrated Resource Planning Engagement Specialist
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Job Summary
Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Expected Hiring Range: $81300.00to $95600.00 Annually
Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes
Workplace Flexibility:Yes
Posting End Date: Open until filled
As the provinces largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience we proudly deliver renewable energy natural gas electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.
Were actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BCs Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2800 employees we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect belong and grow. Join us and together lets shape a brighter future for B.C.
Position Overview
Supports the development and delivery of Long Term Gas and Electric Resource Plans by leading meaningful Indigenous and interested parties engagement and related analysis. Builds trusted relationships through effective communication inclusive engagement strategies and insight driven approaches. Collaborates closely with cross functional teams to align engagement outcomes with resource planning objectives. Strengthens IRP delivery by applying consistent project management practices that enhance planning governance execution and reportingdriving positive relationships and impactful outcomes.
In this role you will:
- Leads long-term planning engagement by assessing internal and external interested parties needs supporting demand and supply forecasting energy transition initiatives and resource strategy development.
- Facilitates ongoing interested parties communication and collaboration to gather feedback address concerns resolve conflicts and support informed decision-making aligned with organizational goals and constraints.
- Plans and manages engagement activities and events including coordination with vendors and suppliers contract negotiations and risk identification and mitigation related to interested parties engagement.
- Establishes and maintains IRP project management practices overseeing scope schedule budget quality integrated workplans dependencies and project controls (e.g. RAID logs change control documentation).
- Drives continuous improvement by developing engagement performance metrics capturing lessons learned standardizing processes and recommending tools and practices to enhance transparency predictability and outcomes.
What it takes:
- Strong written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to listen effectively adapt messaging and facilitate productive discussions and events.
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive collaborative relationships with internal and external interested parties while working effectively within cross functional teams.
- Demonstrated project management expertise including knowledge of project governance scope schedule budget/forecasting and change control.
- Skilled in developing clear audit ready project documentation (e.g. charters workplans interested parties registers RAID logs decision records and status reports).
- Proficient with project management and collaboration tools (e.g. MS Project/Planner SharePoint Teams) to track deliverables milestones and enable transparent reporting.
- Demonstrated strong analytical capability in support of integrated resource planning enabling robust evaluation of system needs tradeoffs and longterm planning decisions.
In this role you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week) subject to business or operational needs.
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities while being safe inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC please visit the Youre Applying. What now page for additional information.
FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.
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About Company
FortisBC delivers renewable energy, natural gas and electricity to 135 BC communities and 58 First Nations communities across 150 Traditional Territories.
