NB 51176836 - NC 51176930 BCH-R-6836-220304E1Employment Posting ID: Sr. Engineer (PSOSE) Positions Available: 3 Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk)Status: Powerex 666 BurrardJob Location: Permanent ResidentFlexible Work Role: Lower MainlandRegion: Powered by water... and by people like you Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that's where you come in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond during storms and outages to keep our system reliable. Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers. We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. JOB DESCRIPTION Duties: Planning, Scheduling and Operations Shift Engineers (PSOSE) are responsible for directing the real-time operation and short-term planning of BC Hydro's generation and water management, as well as managing resources from contracted Independent Power Producers and other agreements within the BC control area. The PSOSE team is in Operations Planning, which is a part of Generation System Operations (GSO) within Operations. The team's objective is to maximize the return on BC Hydro's generation assets, while meeting domestic load obligations, environmental and social requirements and reliability standards. PSOSE conducts its regular business from two offices and staffs three operating roles. Typical regular duties include hourly load resource balance studies, post-mortem operation studies, load forecasting, short-term inflow forecasting, reservoir management (including seasonal flood routing), outage coordination, and optimization model and decision-support tool development. The roles involve communication and coordination with several groups including Transmission and Distribution System Operations, Powerex Traders, Operations Planning Engineers (GSO), Stations Field Operations and others. The real-time operations responsibility requires 24-hour coverage and therefore shift work. Qualifications: * Degree in Electrical (Power), Mechanical, Civil Engineering or other Engineering degree with relevant energy or system optimization experience. * Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a P.Eng. with Engineers and Geoscientists BCH-R-6836-220304E1 - Sr. Engineer (PSOSE) NB 51176836 - NC 51176930 BC (EGBC). * A minimum of eight (8) years' experience in the relevant engineering field including considerable electric utility or comparable experience. * Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to work 12-hour shifts. * Ability to make decisions in tight time frames and under pressure, while working with an extensive array of computer-based decision-support tools. * Ability to apply creative and critical thinking and problem solving to emerging situations. * Ability to demonstrate experience with multi-tasking and evaluating priorities. * Interest and aptitude to work on or develop work processes, operating orders and custom computer applications. * Applicants with lesser qualifications and relevant experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered at the appropriate level. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This job provides an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and diverse team of engineers with critical responsibilities. The role involves learning substantial subject matter that has an impact on system operations including: the operational aspects of alleam of engineers with critical responsibilities. The role involves learning substantial subject matter that has an impact on system operations including: the operational aspects of all BC Hydro's dams and generating facilities; key components of the transmission system and interconnections; the North American electricity market and technology trends; and reliability and regulatory organizations (WECC, NERC, NWPP). The successful candidate will complete a structured training program. PSOSE1 24/7 shifts are 7am to 7pm, 7pm to 7am; PSOSE2 business day shifts are 7am to 4pm. Next Day Planner shifts perform short-term (7- day out) planning and coordination. Currently all three shifts are performed at either the PSOSE Shift Office on the Powerex Trade Floor or at Edmonds. These shifts and times may be subject to change. 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. 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. Our values guide our work. Want to join us? 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 BCH-R-6836-220304E1 - Sr. Engineer (PSOSE) NB 51176836 - NC 51176930 disability, please contact us at [email protected] . All BC Hydro employees will be required to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination. Flexible work model role definitions =========================== 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 HOW TO APPLY 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. Click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Date Posted: 2022-03-04 Closing Date: 2022-04-04

Community Associate (Part-time)

Equest, Victoria, BC

Community Associate BC, Victoria The world of work is changing...short commutes, flexibility, and convenience are the minimum standards employees want when it comes to how they want to work! At IWG, we are leading the way. We've built the world's largest workspace network so that our customers can work from wherever, and however, they want... in over 120 countries across the globe! Join us and help us bring more freedom to people and businesses, while expanding our network. You'll be able to enjoy a great work life balance and competitive benefits, while growing your career path along the way. The opportunity As a Community Associate, you'll work closely with new and existing customers across a myriad of industries, working to create and maintain your own community within your centre, where you will help take care of all the administrative and support needs for your customers...so that your customers can focus on running their business. A typical day at IWG You arrive a few minutes before your centre opens to make sure everything is ready and check there's nothing the cleaners have missed. Customers arrive all throughout the morning. One asks you for a changed Wi-Fi code. Another wants to know if his important package has arrived. A woman needs directions to her meeting room... and can you help her set up the projector and show her where to find a great cup of coffee. You're off to help her get set-up, as soon as you connect the incoming call to another customer. You may sure that all of the services are properly charged, so that invoices are accurate. It's time for a quick coffee break, relax and enjoy a few minutes to yourself. The mail arrives. You sort through it while dealing with a whole host of other customer requests, remembering to email the customer from earlier to let him know his package is waiting for him in his mailbox. And that's lunch. A new wave of customers arrive throughout the afternoon. You help a customer with printing and another with their invoice. A customer in a team room say it's too hot in their office, no problem you are on it and open a ticket in our service portal. You've earned yourself another quick coffee break, relax and enjoy a few minutes to yourself. Early afternoon, you sit down with the Community Manager to discuss the organization of next week's networking event in your centre. You plan and write the e-invites to customers, then create, print and put-up posters on the noticeboards around the centre. To your excitement, the Community Manager is coming around the corner with a prospect (someone interested in joining the IWG community), you share a few details about what makes this space so amazing for your customers and encourage them to join the network soon so they can participate in next week's networking event - then you head back to finish putting up your posters. The day is coming to a close. Time to gently ask the large group in meeting room 3 to start wrapping up. You direct them to the nice restaurant you know around the corner, so they can grab a bite and continue their discussion. You ensure everything's nice and tidy, it's time to head home. About you We're looking for someone who knows how to manage multiple tasks while providing customers with the best possible service. You also need to be: A good communicator, with the ability to build strong professional relationships and empathize with people's needs (Ideally 1+ years of customer service experience) Happy taking ownership of problems and finding ways to solve them Positive, enthusiastic, and able to adapt to fast-changing situations Experience and confidence using MS Office and other basic IT equipment Legally eligible to work in the Country you are applying within and at least 18 years old What we offer On top of a competitive total compensation package, you'll enjoy: Work life balance (no standard nights/weekends) Generous paid time off plans (sick and vacation) 12 Paid Company Holidays per calendar year (in addition to your PTO accrual) Competitive RRSP Program, with a Company match Company paid comprehensive health/dental care for all full-time team members and your eligible dependents including domestic partners A quarterly bonus plan program, plus an hourly rate of $20.00 A bright and inspiring work environment Training and development opportunities aligned with great career path opportunities A professional workplace community (business casual attire required) Regus/Spaces is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Regus/Spaces has implemented policies with respect to accommodating employees with disabilities. These policies are available to all employees by contacting Canadian Human Resources Department at +1 (416) 649 5850 or at [email protected] if you require accommodation at any time during your employment with Regus/Spaces.