Apprentice Electrician Job at BC Hydro
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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come
in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our customers
find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond during storms
and outages to keep our system reliable.
Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a
solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.
We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be
ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we
build an even cleaner B.C.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:
As per IBEW Collective Agreement.
- Learn to install, operate, diagnose and repair electrical equipment within generating stations and
- Learn how to follow safe working procedures and how to properly use tools, diagnostic
understanding before taking on more complex, technical and challenging assignments.
- Work safely in many different situations and environments. This includes working in generation
inclement weather.
- Operate and repair software driven electrical controls and equipment.
- Gain the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment of restoring the power to customers at any
- High school graduation with the following courses: Any English 12, Any Math 12 and Physics 12,
- Where equivalent or higher status is claimed, documentation from the educational institution or
level of the required Math, English and Physics courses taken.
- Valid class 5 or 7N BC driver´s license or higher, or equivalent from other provinces.
- Physically capable of performing the work.
- Must be in good health, including normal color vision, adequate hearing, vision and strength, and
the selection process.
- Interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and internal and external customers are essential
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW
local 258) www.ibew258.bc.ca
THE PROGRAM
48 months (four years) of on the job and in school technical training (10 weeks/year). The
apprentice is also expected to complete various assignments and projects during the program.
Continued satisfactory performance both in respect to work and study is required, or apprentices
will be removed from the program.
THE LOCATION
Apprentices work throughout the BC Hydro system and will be hired to various locations within
BC. They are required to relocate to 3-4 different locations during the four year apprenticeship,
usually starting out in substations and moving to the larger generating stations during the 3rd and
4th year. Typical locations include Victoria, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Lower Mainland,
Cranbrook, Mica Creek, Revelstoke, Terrace, Prince George and Hudson's Hope.
THE FUTURE
Apprentices are eligible to apply on electrician jobs anywhere in the BC Hydro system during the
last 6 months of their apprenticeship. If an apprentice is unsuccessful in securing a position they
will be placed into unfilled electrician job vacancies after graduation.
THE BENEFITS
Besides having a challenging and satisfying career, you're paid while you learn and have an
excellent benefit package. Apprentices earn 75% of the full trade rate with further increases during
the apprenticeship. The starting apprentice rate is $31.48. The journeyperson rate is $41.97.
THE DEMANDS
This Trade will interest those who enjoy working outdoors and performing hands on physically
demanding work, which requires upper body strength. Mechanical and technical aptitude is
essential. The ability to learn how to collect diagnostic information, analyze data and formulate a
logical plan for solving complex problems is a requirement for this position. Proficiency with
computers is required. Familiarity with industrial tools, equipment, and safety procedures is an
asset.
BC Hydro conducts pre-placement medical checks of applicants entering certain positions to help
safeguard BC Hydro’s workplace. As part of the selection process, you may be required to
demonstrate successful completion of a pre-placement medical check.
Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification
alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.
BC Hydro is a vaccine mandated workplace
We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our values guide our work. Want to join us?
We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.
BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.
We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible
minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively
engage with diverse communities.
We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and
while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a
disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@
BC Hydro has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees to have a full series of
COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of vaccination on request. This Policy is currently suspended
but may resume at BC Hydro's discretion. While the Policy is suspended, all new employees are
required to disclose their vaccination status to BC Hydro.
Flexible work model role definitions
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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home
based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for
each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time
from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.
IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week
HOW TO APPLY
include:
- Cover letter
- Resume (include street address and mailing address if different, email address and phone
- Proof of pre-requisite completion: electronic copies of official / unofficial school transcripts from
and Any Math 12.
Acceptable equivalent courses include college / university equivalents.
- Electronic copies of official / unofficial school transcripts from any post-secondary institution that
- Your driving record (i.e. ICBC Driver's Abstract - http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-
- Insurance Claims History Letter from ICBC
Please ensure you include ALL of the above in your application package no later than MIDNIGHT
of TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2023. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.
Date Posted: 2022-11-15 Closing Date: 2023-01-02
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