Project Planning & Insights Specialist in Surrey

Branch: Gas

Affiliation: Management & Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Expected Hiring Range: $81,300.00 to $95,600.00 Annually

Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Workplace Flexibility: Yes

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s 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.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

The role supports the development, preparation, and submission of Long-Term Gas and Electric Resource Plans that enable informed decision making for energy resource planning and regulatory decision making for Fortis BC by applying robust project management practices, delivering data-driven insights and leading engagement with Indigenous communities and interested parties as required.

In this role, you will:

• Align planning, governance, execution, and reporting to strengthen IRP project delivery using a structured, value-driven approach supported by data-informed decision-making.
• Establish best-practice project management frameworks (scope, schedule, budget, quality) and maintain controls including RAID logs, action tracking, change control, and documentation.
• Develop and manage integrated workplans, identify critical paths, and coordinate dependencies across internal teams, consultants, and external partners to ensure timely delivery.
• Lead structured engagement with internal and external parties, support strategy development, manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and represent the organization in planning discussions.
• Use data analytics, dashboards, and metrics to inform planning, drive insights, monitor performance, manage risks, and continuously improve processes, transparency, and outcomes.

What it takes:

• University degree in Business, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Public Relations, Marketing Communications or Policy with a minimum of three (3) or more years of project coordination/management experience.
• Acts as a representative for the Company at engagement events, advisory committees, and working groups.
• Project Management professional designation or working towards a designation is an asset.
• Demonstrates strong written, verbal, presentation, and listening skills, along with effective teamwork and relationship-building capabilities.
• Applies structured project management methodologies and best practices, with experience in governance, scope, scheduling, budgeting, and change control.
• Creates and maintains clear, audit-ready project documentation and organized repositories to ensure traceability and version control.
• Leverages data analysis to support planning decisions and defines/tracks KPIs to monitor performance and outcomes.
• Uses project management and data visualization tools (e.g., MS Project, Teams, Power BI) to track progress, while fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

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.

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.