Technologist Co-op, MRS Compliance

Branch: Electric
Affiliation: MoveUP
Employment Status: Co-op Student
Salary: $24.59 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: No
Workplace Flexibility: No
Temp Duration: 4-8 months
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 2,800 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

As a Technologist, MRS Compliance at FortisBC, you will be responsible for integrating business requirements into technology and ensuring smooth function of business operations as it pertains to the BCUC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards. Using both business and technical knowledge, the Compliance Technologist will analyze, design, configure, implement and maintain information systems, data centres, virtual infrastructures, networking components, and security. The successful candidate should be committed to continuous growth and learning pertaining to CIP, which will include assessing the suitability of the technologies listed above and liaising with the end users, business analysts, software vendors, cyber security and infrastructure groups to ensure the desired outcomes are met. Ultimately, the Technologist, MRS Compliance will be part of a team that ensures ongoing CIP compliance to applications and environments within FortisBC.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned duties to the Electric Operations Technology (OT) Information Technology (IT) environment.
• Provides first-level technical support, system administration and system development including:
  • performs system maintenance;
  • troubleshoots a variety of system failures, including communication equipment, and determines the need for emergency repairs;
  • develops manuals and system related procedures;
  • administers basic system security on the OT/IT system, including but not limited to Physical Access Control Systems (PACS);
  • identifies user requirements/problems;
• Monitors the overall integrity of FortisBC’s OT/IT environment and PACS including:
  • investigates potential sources of errors and participates in the implementation of corrective measures;
• Assists in the development, modification and maintenance of software.
• Maintains a detailed working knowledge and practice of the BCUC CIP Standards including:
  • records, stores, retrieves and ensures accuracy of appropriate evidence from compliance systems;
  • completes compliance related documentation for routine and non-routine compliance related tasks or change requests;
  • manages assigned compliance tasks to meet hard deadlines that could result in severe financial or reputable impact to the company;
  • contributes to potential non-compliance, cyber security, or physical security investigations.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties, which do not affect the rating of the job.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a recognized diploma or greater program focusing on computing and/or networking principles
• Basic knowledge in programming/scripting and/or database query languages.
• Solid interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Solid analytical and organizational skills, including ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on ensuring the delivery of high quality accurate and reliable data in a high-pressure environment.
• Solid time management skills with the ability to multi-task deadline-driven tasks.
• Solid ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Solid oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Basic conceptual knowledge of one or more enterprise security concepts such as:
  • Security & Risk Management
  • Asset Security
  • Security Engineering
  • Communication & Network Security
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Security Assessment & Testing
  • Security Operations
  • Software Development Security
  • Business Continuity
  • Disaster Recovery
• Valid Class 5 British Columbia Driver’s License.

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.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information. 

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.