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people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,

inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,

and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers

and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a

person with a disability, please let us know as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process.

Co-op - Geomatics - January Winter 2026

Number of positions: 2 Job Location:

Employment type: Co-Op Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: 1,792.24 - $2,257.45 biweekly

What you'll do

** Please Apply using your computer as this application process is not Mobile compatible. Mobile application may result in

your resume, letters, transcript attachments not uploading properly. **

Candidate selection, interviews and hiring will take place continuously - this means while there is a closing date listed, hiring

manager will regularly review applications submitted shortly after the posting is live in your Co-op system. So, we

recommend you apply early!

The location for this position for the summer term is: Edmonds Office 6911 Southpoint Dr, Burnaby, BC V3N 4X8.

As our Geomatics Co-op student, you will learn and experience:

• Perform a variety of practical, hands-on work experience directly related to Geomatics.

• Learning and training opportunities, including opportunities to network with your division.

• Learn all about other divisions and initiatives at BC Hydro.

• Take advantage of the opportunity to explore future career options.

• Participate in high value, multi-disciplinary project work and gain valuable insight into the organization and implementation

of large capital projects. Gain exposure to the exciting and increasingly growing hydro electric industry.

Our ideal candidate can adapt and learn new principles and concepts in a dynamic technical environment, demonstrates a

commitment to excellent customer service, and a strong work ethic.

<Duties>

• Performs a variety of GIS tasks to complete mapping/geospatial projects, including: researching, selecting and evaluating

map source data; preparing and revising maps; applying GIS tools and scripts to manipulate vector and raster datasets;

editing and cleaning geospatial datasets based on topological rules; editing and updating web apps and maps.

• Identifying and resolving source document and spatial data conflicts, and updating information to ensure accuracy of data.

• Performing data analysis, queries, and cartographic data visualization using a variety of computer languages and

programs, such as ArcPro and FME.

• Assisting with the development and implementation of quality control procedures, visual output standards, and in-house

procedures

• Verifying and checking data to ensure continuity, integrity and compliance with standards; compiling, enhancing and

digitizing source information for the creation of various resource themes, databases, spatial products and related models.

What you bring

• To qualify as a candidate, individuals must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Canada in Geomatics,

Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related field such as Geography and Computer Science.

• Knowledge of GIS systems, policies, procedures, and basic programming methods and principles

• Experience with ESRI software suite (ArcPro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal for ArcGIS, Web AppBuilder / Experience Builder)

is an asset

• Experience with FME Desktop software or Hexagon/Intergraph technology is also considered a strong asset.

• Strong communication skills, highly motivated and results oriented.

• Knowledge of applied geography, projections, coordinate systems, datums, cartographic principles, documentation of

applications and metadata.

• Basic knowledge of spatial database development, functionality, and applications.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

What we offer

• As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required.

• All positions will be hired first as a four month work term. For some positions, there is opportunity to extend, to eight

months.

• Students are expected to work at the job location for their co-op role and it is the student’s responsibility to relocate

themselves if necessary.

What else you should know

Each application must include all of the following required documents: cover letter, resume and transcripts. Incomplete/late

applications will not be considered. Please inform your Co-op office about all positions that you’ve applied to as we will

contact your school to set up interviews should you be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date Posted: 2025-09-23 Closing Date: 2025-10-19

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