Project Manager, Energy & Emissions

Marketing Statement

As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the largest single transit service area in Canada.

At CMBC, one of BC’s Top Employers, we're committed to providing an innovative, healthy, and engaging workforce. This is reflected in our workforce of over 5,500 employees performing over 400 unique jobs, who are committed and empowered to deliver service that attracts nearly 1.1 million passengers daily and connects people, businesses, and communities in the Metro Vancouver region.

We have the important job of helping our passengers get to work, appointments, visiting with family and friends, and back again every day. Metro Vancouver relies on us, and we take that as a point of pride.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Project Manager will support the Fleet Transformation Office in CMBC by coordinating, reporting, and delivering projects within Coast Mountain Bus Company's bus transformation program. They will support the transition of fleet to zero tailpipe emissions through project planning and execution. This role will support critical initiatives relating to efficiency monitoring with charging infrastructure, developing clean energy alternative delivery contracts, metering, and supporting implementation and requirements efforts related to charging management software.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Supports CMBC’s Senior Director for Fleet Transformation with project reporting, coordination, and general project management activities to advance, optimize, and strengthen the zero-emission fleet.

Plans, manages, executes, and controls all aspects of assigned research, pre-feasibility, feasibility, and energy management projects involving larger scope, risk, impact and sensitivity, in alignment with the divisional strategy and departmental objectives

Leads the planning and integration of sustainability initiatives within assigned capital projects, including defining the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management; creating business cases/justifications and work plans, determining the objectives and measurements, determining the budget, resources, and stakeholders; setting up the project schedule and reviewing plans.

Manages and monitors assigned projects through implementation, including executing the project according to the project plan; creating project management records and documentation; monitoring the project progress and financial status of the project. Anticipates and proactively manages change throughout the project life cycle.

Prepares technical scopes of work definition, technical requirements, project specific requirements and project schedule constraints.

Works collaboratively with Strategic Sourcing, Finance, and Enterprise Sustainability in the definition and implementation of cross-enterprise bus transformation related projects.

Presents and reports the project progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones and key project metrics to the senior leadership team. Provides suggestions and recommendations to the senior leadership team on risk management and project delivery.

Manages cross functional project teams and stakeholders across the enterprise. Develops and maintains a respectful and productive relationship with all stakeholders. Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors to seamlessly execute projects.

Provides expert advice and recommendations on engineering project management standards, governance and procedures to continuously improve the enterprise project management practices.

Manages external consultants, providing work direction/guidance/input, monitoring contract compliance and internal relationships with project teams, and performance management.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

The competencies for this position would typically be acquired through completion of a university degree in Engineering and/or Business. A PMP certification is required. Requires six (6) years of previous experience in engineering project management, preferably in a combination of fleet and facilities.

Other Requirements:

Advanced knowledge of energy efficient, low carbon and zero emissions technologies in public transportation including electric light rail, battery-electric buses, electric-trollies, renewable fuels, energy storage, and the supporting infrastructure, maintenance, and operational facilities.

Advanced knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of project management.

Advanced interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, to resolve critical and high impact issues.

Advanced time management and organization skills to balance and coordinate effort across multiple, concurrent activities.

Advanced verbal and written communication skills.

Solid technical skills in business and project management computer applications and databases.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on-site and remotely within the Metro Vancouver area.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $91,840 - $137,760 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Careers.aspx to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: October 9, 2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Coast Mountain Bus Company is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected]