We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.
Location: Victoria, BC
Employment Type: 15 months Temporary Full Time
Annual Salary Range: Exempt Band 4, MIN $90,800 - MED $106,900 - MAX $122,900
Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the comparable market and to be considerate of internal equity comparisons.
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/17/2025

ARE WE RIGHT FOR YOU…

We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.
It’s an exciting time to be in the public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate leader to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization, but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A 15-MONTH FULL TIME TEMPORARY OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Program Manager, Electrification Deployment, the Deployment Manager, Deployments will be responsible for liaising with BC Transit Program Managers, Department Managers, Project Managers, other internal business representatives, as well as contractors and external business representatives to achieve key project deliverables. This work will serve to advance the deployment of low carbon fleets into transit systems across the Province of BC.
This role will represent the needs of the Electrification Program by providing project leadership, direction, accountability and communication to key stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation for low carbon fleet projects deployments at BC Transit. Each low carbon fleet deployment project is anticipated to be a multi-year endeavor, comprised of several sub-projects for which designated functional area leads are accountable for their component of the integrated project (e.g. buses, infrastructure & utilities, information & technology systems and business operations). This position serves as a program advisor, project liaison and primary contact for the collection of sub-projects associated with the deployment of battery electric buses into a transit system.
The Deployment Manager is a key team member of the electrification program and demonstrates passion and excitement for integrating new innovative technology in achievement of BC Transit’s greenhouse gas reduction targets by delivering projects that are fully integrated, cost-effective and sustainable.
For additional information about the full accountabilities of this position please review the Deployment Manager, Electrification Job Description.

We value lifelong learners and have found that a mix of any of the following credentials have set people up for success in this role in the past:

• Proven experience leading complex construction or transportation projects of similar scope, scale, and complexity is a requirement of this position.
• Experience managing projects in a public sector, government environment (or a similarly large private agency) is preferred.
• Experience working with infrastructure planning, construction, public works, public transit or commercial vehicle transportation industry is preferred.
• Experience leading transformational, enterprise change management projects and/or programs is considered is preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered