Distribution Design Assistant – FTR – Edmonds | BC Hydro

Source:    BC Hydro
Job Title:   Distribution Design Assistant - FTR - Edmonds

Job Location:  Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Annual Salary:  58,100.00 - 63,800.00

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JOB DESCRIPTION 

Duties: 

• Provides design administration and coordination services by: gathering and reviewing design project information; uploading and maintaining work order task packages required to facilitate the installation of residential, commercial and industrial services and associated distribution work; maintaining, reviewing, tracking, updating design project data (such as task level and work order in-service and material need dates, work allocation, and milestone dates for accuracy) and generating and distributing reports as required; initiating project completion activities (such as archiving project documentation) based on established processes and relevant Distribution Instructions. 
• Coordinates and liaises with design project stakeholders for enquiries related to design or service requirements for residential, commercial and industrial services and associated distribution work, policies and procedures, costs and rates and non-energy billing accounts. Including but not limited to processing requests for permits, house moves, right-of-way easements, and property referrals. 
• Processes updates and revisions in applicable Design, GIS and Work Management systems/applications under the direction of the Designer. Processes revision requests to drawings as requested by municipalities, agencies and other utilities. 
• Responsible for submitting and tracking requests for underground utility information to BC 1 Call and/or other local utilities or municipalities for design planning purposes. Follows-up on incomplete requests as required. 
• May coordinate electrical safety requests with customers and trades workers using established processes by: managing the request lifecycle as the point of contact, gathering information and arranging for a Power System Owner’s Representative (field subject matter expert) to conduct customer site visits, forwarding estimate requirements to a Designer, preparing and providing customers with preliminary requirements and generating invoices for work, issuing and monitoring the work package, and initiating and tracking renewal/removal notifications. Submits required forms and documentation to WorkSafe. Maintains records and documentation. 
• Facilitates the payment and refund process by: working with Distribution Design Customer Connections (DDCC) staff to identify non-energy billing payment actions to submit to Finance/Sundry Billing; following-up on overdue vendor invoices with DDCC staff; acting as a point of contact to resolve payment issues; and preparing journal vouchers to correct coding on invoices for projects, work orders and monthly accruals. 
• May perform preliminary project assessment to determine applicable forms and documentation to be submitted and design deposit amounts to be collected for design projects based on established processes and/or under the direction of the Designer or Design Work Leader. Liaises with internal and external stakeholders to communicate or clarify identified project pre-requisites. Forwards project requests to appropriate Design resources for action. 
• May be required to conduct field checks to gather and verify data under the direction of the Designer or Design Work Leader to facilitate simple estimates and/or GIS updates. 
• Provides administrative support on procurement-related activities such as: preparing purchase requisitions for materials and/or services; monitoring the workflow status of submitted purchase requisitions; and checking invoices to ensure the correct accounting codes have been applied. 
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

Qualifications: 

• High school graduation with Math 11 and English 12. 
• One (1) year of administrative or customer service experience. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office and other common desktop computer applications. 
• Some positions may require a valid class five (5) driver’s license

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

You will receive: 

• 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 is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca 

Working Conditions: 

Works in a normal office environment. Occasional overnight travelling required to attend training sessions. 

Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions when driving for field checks with a requirement to walk over rough terrain. 

Occasional lifting of stationery of light weight. 

This position is posted concurrently. 

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Driver's License Type = Class 5 

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. 

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 BC V3N 4X8

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html  by April 23, 2024.

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On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable. 

We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

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We are safe. 

We are here for our customers. 

We are one team. 

We include everyone. 

We act with integrity and respect. 

We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@BCHydro.com 

Flexible work model role definitions 

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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time. 

IBEW/Field – No option to work from home 

Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office. 

Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week. 

Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week