* Prepares terms of reference, budget estimates, related analytical and other research reports for portions of fish- and wildlife-related research programs and projects; determines project approach and objectives, parameters, costs and staff requirements and establishes priorities; reviews, evaluates and recommends selection of consultants and reviews their reports to determine technical acceptability.
* Prepares work plans, work schedules and implements portions of programs for mitigating and/or compensating for the effects of new and existing BC Hydro facilities and construction, operations and maintenance activities, on fish, wildlife, and other natural resources and systems; inspects, monitors and administers projects.
* Conducts field reviews and inspections of construction, operations, maintenance and waste management/pollution prevention activities; monitors compliance with environmental permits and Hydro's best management practices; may provide technical direction to field personnel in sampling techniques; prepares and ensures that contingency and closure plans are valid; reviews documentation, terms of references, standards, guidelines and summaries of requirements for technical content to ensure they comply with current environmental and safety legislation.
* Participates in environmental reviews of operating facilities to identify potential environmental impacts and associated mitigation methods. Makes recommendations in accordance with established protocols related to the upgrading of facilities or mitigating the impacts of BC Hydro's operations.
* Communicates with administrative, engineering, regulatory, agencies, First Nations, public groups, program and technical staff regarding the impact and ramifications on facilities and operations on a variety of natural resources; ensures that environmental issues, objectives and strategies are considered and incorporated into operational plans.
* Provides biological and/or scientific information at public meetings, license hearings, and to program or environmental groups; develops and conducts training and presentation sessions as required; provides technical advice and instructions to field personnel in the event of emergency environmental problems.
* Is deployed to the field to respond to unforeseen environmental concerns by helping to direct mitigation by assigning tasks to others.
* Provides technical direction and expert advice to area/program or cross-discipline staff at the technical committee level or contractors involved in assigned projects.
* Performs some or all of the duties of the Natural Resource Specialist 1.
* Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.
BC Hydro
6911 Southpoint Drive
Burnaby
Colombie-Britannique Canada
www.bchydro.com
