Technical Compliance Advisor

The Prince Rupert Port Authority has a duty to ensure that all projects taking place within the lands and waters of its jurisdiction meet an appropriate standard of design and safety. To that end, the role of the Technical Compliance Advisor is to assist and support the technical review of projects to ensure that that standard is being met.

This position would be responsible for identifying the relevant codes and standards to be applied for projects under review and leading the process to ensure they are met. After a project review is completed and the project is authorized, this position would also be responsible for ensuring that any conditions of that approval are being met throughout construction and into operations.

Accountabilities

• Monitors planned and active projects within PRPA’s regulatory jurisdiction, including those executed by PRPA as well as external proponents.
• Determines the applicable codes and standards to apply to those projects to meet PRPA’s responsibility to ensure that they meet an acceptable level of safety and design.
• Determines the required deliverables and documents to be provided by project proponents to prove compliance with the above codes and standards.
• Reviews the required deliverables and documents to ensure they meet the applicable standards and codes.
• Identifies the additional expertise and resources, both internal and external, necessary to assist and work within a team to complete the above tasks.
• Lead procurement process for obtaining external resources (consultants and vendors) and subsequently manage their work and performance.
• Manage system for tracking the progress of projects to ensure that the appropriate deliverables have been provided at appropriate project milestones.
• Assist PRPA’s Commercial and Regulatory Affair department with preparing Port Authority Operations Regulation (PAOR) authorizations.
• After the issuance of the PAOR authorization to a proponent, monitor for compliance with the conditions of the authorization, some of which may be operational conditions that continue beyond the completion of the project.
• Ensures that project documentation and all due diligence records including monitoring/compliance activities are maintained.
• Participates on multi-disciplinary teams with other Port staff in furthering project developments and tenant oversight.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Director, Project Services.

Job Specifications

Formal Education

• University Degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Engineer in Training (EIT) or engineer eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• Engineering technologists with suitable experience will also be considered.

Related Experience

• 3 to 5 years’ related experience.

Other Requirements

• Good written and spoken communications skills.
• Good leadership, planning, organizational and problem solving skills .
• Strong consultation, facilitation, delegation and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Superior judgment and tact in dealing with sensitive issues and confidential information.
• Excellent relationship building skills. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationship with subordinates, peers and superiors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to effectively handle changing priorities.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated. Works well individually as well as in a team environment.
• Creative and intuitive thinker.
• Resilient. Embraces change and thrives on change.
• Thrives in high-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Strategic and visionary thinker. Demonstrates commitment to the Port’s Vision.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Proficient in MS Office, Microsoft Projects, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Occasional travel.
• Able to obtain security clearance under Transport Canada’s Security Clearance Program.
• Possess a valid Class 5, or equivalent, Driver’s Licence and be willing to provide a driver’s extract.

The starting base salary range for this role is $102,937 - $128,671

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of PRPA’s culture and play a vital role in our growth strategy. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and can contribute to their maximum potential. Our differences are the reason great things happen here. If you are an applicant in need of accommodations or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to [email protected].

Individuals of Indigenous descent are strongly encouraged to apply.