Chief Information Officer

☞ BC Hydro

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Update Tag: 29-05-2024

Ort: Vancouver British Columbia

Kategorie: Architektur / Innenarchitektur Telekommunikation

Industrie: Energy Mining Utilities

Jobtyp: Full-time, Permanent

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Jobinhalt

We’re BC Hydro and we have a big job to do.

Keeping the lights on for over 4 million people across the province takes a lot of talented people doing
many different jobs. From working deep in a generating station, atop a power pole, or behind a desk,
whatever it is that makes you tick we offer challenging careers to help you reach your potential.

We’re investing more than $2 billion per year in major capital infrastructure projects to help meet the
growing demand for safe, reliable power. We’re upgrading transmission lines, building new substations,
and investing in our hydroelectric generation facilities.

We aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life
balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one
of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

It’s our vision to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about
power in all we do.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Finance, Technology and Supply Chain and Chief
Financial Officer, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for the vision, strategy,
planning, development, implementation, operation, security and maintenance of all information
technology and a number of operation technology systems across BC Hydro, as well as for the
development and implementation of policies and programs to strengthen cybersecurity and
compliance with Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.

The CIO is accountable for the identification, mobilization and management of all resources and
business processes required to deliver strong business outcomes and ensure effective delivery of
technology functions on a day to day basis. The CIO is also assigned the role of CIP Senior
Manager for BC Hydro and is responsible for ensuring BC Hydro meets its Mandatory Reliability
Standards CIP Compliance responsibilities.

The CIO leads a large team of approximately 200 technology professions along with several
service providers to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services to support the business
and BC Hydro’s customers.



  • As a member of the Finance, Technology and Supply Chain Leadership Team, provides
leadership, vision, strategic direction and oversight, and effective governance practices to a broad
range of IT initiatives and issues across BC Hydro.
  • Works collaboratively with the Executive Team and business groups to execute a multi-year
strategy that supports BC Hydro in meeting its service plan and 5-year strategy objectives through
prioritizing and optimizing investments, delivering outcomes early and often and leveraging future
technology.
  • Oversees the architecture, design, development, operation and maintenance of all IT systems

and solutions, including those related to data and information, infrastructure, applications,
telecommunications, end-point devices and cybersecurity, meeting 24/7 mission critical
technology services and ongoing and constantly changing needs of the business.
  • Develops and delivers the Technology Strategy and 5 Year Plan as well as the Technology
Capital Plan, including the delivery of large cross-organizational strategic initiatives.
  • Oversees the cybersecurity framework, including policies, processes and controls, ensures
compliance with respective industry and government regulations, monitors and assesses
cybersecurity risks and ensures the right controls and tools are in place to mitigate cyber risk,
focuses BC Hydro on both the training and overall awareness of cybersecurity and is responsible
for managing and delivering our multi-year cybersecurity plan.
  • Manages and sustains Enterprise Architecture and is responsible for advancing and delivering
BC Hydro’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program including transitioning BC Hydro to the
latest SAP platform and retiring its Passport software.
  • Collaborates with senior leaders across the company to build organizational capacity, structures
and systems to ensure compliance with Mandatory Reliability Standards which includes Critical
Infrastructure Protection standards applicable to cyber assets and systems
  • Develops and manages internal and external relationships critical to successful technology
solutions and service delivery including relationships with government, suppliers, technology
advisors, standards groups, IT communities and other utilities
  • Oversees all Technology-related expenditures including: budgeting, planning, contracting, and
controlling operating costs, capital project costs and all technology investments
  • Develops and implements business continuity, disaster recovery and information security
programs
  • Selects and implements a BC Hydro specific data analytics approach that will further streamline
processes and operations across the business.
  • Stays current on emerging trends in the technology space and identifies emerging technologies
for potential integration into the company
  • Accountable for the leadership, management and performance of the departments reporting to
this role. Effectively leads and manages a highly engaged workforce and champions a corporate
culture that promotes commitment to safety and sustainability, inclusion and diversity, regulatory
and business planning excellence, teamwork and people development.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent; MBA or advanced
degree in a relevant discipline such as Engineering is an asset
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, safety, inclusion and diversity
  • Experience in leading multi-disciplinary, corporate-wide IT solutions from project inception to
implementation
  • Minimum of 15 years’ progressive leadership experience culminating in a CIO role or senior
leadership role with broad accountability in a similar sized and complex organization
  • Experience presenting to executive management and Boards by explaining technical concepts in
a manner that can be used for decision making and governance.
  • Extensive experience with large, complex, multi-year and sophisticated enterprise-wide systems
planning and implementation, including technical and/or business systems and the related
organizational transformation and change management initiatives
  • Comfortable with both information technology and operational technology
  • Strategic business technology leader with a strong customer service focus and a deep
understanding of the importance and value of technology and how it is leveraged to deliver on
business objectives
  • Conceptual thinker with demonstrated ability to develop long term strategic plans that meet
business requirements
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
  • Ability to think and contribute beyond their own team’s objectives and success
  • Exceptional communication, facilitation, collaboration and leadership skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* All BC Hydro employees will be required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated effective
November 22, 2021.

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
disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@

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



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.


Date Posted:2022-01-07 Closing Date:2022-01-24

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