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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need

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 by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to

help support you in your application process.

Graduate Technologist Trainee - Distribution Design - Various Locations

Number of positions: 10 Job Location: Surrey Trades Training Centre

Employment type: Permanent Region: Various

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

Annual salary: $ 69,700.00

What you'll do

The Distribution Design Graduate Technologist Trainee (GTT) program involves on-the-job training, coaching, and

mentoring, and is designed to translate your knowledge into practical experience. The program includes orientation training

in the Lower Mainland, annual GTT program conferences, and formal training

.

This is a four (4) year on-the-job training program where the successful candidate will be trained to become a Distribution

Design Technologist who:

• Provides design delivery and cost estimation services for BC Hydro and customer driven Distribution projects and

programs from project initiation to completion including project coordination and construction support, internal and external

customer and other stakeholder management, and conducting field work.

• Performs extension, improvement, alteration, removal, and end of life design work for BC Hydro and customer driven

Distribution projects and programs related to: single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground work including all

types of primary and secondary services and associated revenue metering work (excluding underground feeder civil and

electrical work).

Major Responsibilities and Duties Successful applicants will be expected to:

• Perform extension, improvement, alteration, removal, and end of life design work for BC Hydro and customer driven

Distribution projects and programs related to: single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground work including all

types of primary and secondary services and associated revenue metering work (excluding underground feeder civil and

electrical work).

• Conduct field studies for a variety of distribution projects.
• Liaise with internal and external customers and stakeholders requiring or impacted by design services.
• Be responsible for the portfolio management and coordination of assigned design projects.
• Ensure designs meet appropriate regulatory and stakeholder requirements and construction standards. Engage with

appropriate resources (such as Engineers or construction crews) to validate design constructability and the impact on future

operation and maintenance, as required. Address and documents known safety risks prior to construction.

• Perform some or all the duties of lower-level Distribution Design jobs.

Through the four (4) year Distribution Design GTT Program, the successful applicant will progress from lower complexity

and high volume projects to higher complexity and lower volume projects. The high volume, low complexity projects will

develop customer communication and project management skills.

During this program the successful applicant will develop advanced working knowledge of:

• BC Hydro Distribution Standards (overhead, underground, civil and revenue metering).
• Distribution Instructions (DIs), BC Hydro ’s Electric Tariff, and electrical code.
• Regulatory considerations and permitting (pipelines, navigable waters, railways, etc.).
• Environmental and Indigenous (including First Nations engagement requirements) considerations, impacts and

regulations.

• The Joint Ownership and Use Agreement and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) Protocol

Agreement.

• When to engage with Engineering to meet professional practice regulations.
• Field safety requirements and specifications (Power Systems Safety Protection (PSSP), Safety Practice Regulations

(SPRs), etc.) including the usage of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc.

• Design and work issuing processes and systems, drafting, Geographic Information System (GIS) and design engineering

software.

• Drafting fundamentals and surveying, including associated tools, and the ability to read legal, construction and

architectural plans.

• Project management techniques.
• Transmission Engineering engagement requirements when working on or around existing or proposed transmission

assets.

• Property rights and the process for negotiating and establishing statutory rights-of-way for distribution assets.
• BC Hydro’s procurement processes.
• BC Hydro rate schedules and customer billing processes.

What you bring

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and attributes:

• Technologist Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (or an equivalent electrical discipline) from a

recognized Canadian Educational Institute; OR

• International Electrical or Canadian Non-Electrical Diploma or Degree with an electrical Technologist accreditation through

a provincial regulatory or governing body such as Applied Science Technologist (AScT.) through ASTTBC or Certified

Engineering Technologist (C.E.T).

• Must qualify for membership in the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) as an

Electrical Technologist.

• Must hold valid Driver’s License (Regular, full license [BC Class 5]).

• Must be eligible and able to work in Canada.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Good ability to use Microsoft Office applications (such as Outlook, Word, SharePoint and Excel).

• Good organizational skills.

• Good customer service skills with the ability to support customers’ needs and requests.

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package

• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

• A lifetime pension

• Flexible work model, depending on your role type

• Training and development courses

The starting salary for this position is currently $69,700 annually. The four year program includes annual salary increases,

and upon successful completion the approximate salary will be $89,515 annually, not including any overtime.

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

Please note that up to 10 Full Time Regular positions may be available.

Future

You will be exposed to challenging assignments and be trained to the highest standards. These experiences will lead you

into a Distribution Design Technologist position at the end of your training period.

Location

Please note the hiring locations of these positions will be confirmed prior to interviews and will be in one of the Distribution

Design headquarters located throughout the province, such as Nanaimo, Victoria, Burnaby, North Shore, Coquitlam,

Surrey, Abbotsford, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Cranbrook and Prince George.

Working Conditions:

• Approximately 25% of the work is performed outside of the office with occasional overnight travel.

• Frequently works at construction sites.

• Regularly works at remote work locations including walking over rough terrain.

• Occasional exposure to wild animals, dogs, and other job site hazards during field work.

• Occasional exposure to irate customers.

• Occasional requirement to carry tools (such as stakes and hammers) and survey equipment of light weight.

• Regular exposure to all types of weather conditions when driving to job sites and during field work.

• May be required to travel in light aircraft and helicopters, boats or all -terrain vehicles.

• May be required to remotely support design work throughout the province.

Relocations/Rotations

The current program model supports Design GTTs remaining in one location until they secure an end position. However, in

extenuating circumstances, Design GTTs may be required to relocate or complete shorter term rotations during their

training program to satisfy training and/or business needs. Relocations/rotations can be in any part of the province where

BC Hydro has distribution systems. We greatly value the adaptability and willingness of our candidates to relocate/rotate,

recognizing that mobility is a key factor in developing a versatile and resilient workforce.

Benefits

Besides having an exciting, varied and challenging career, you are paid while you learn and receive an excellent pay and

benefit package. You are also eligible for three weeks of vacation, the equivalent of 17 additional days off, medical and

dental plans, pension plan, Group RRSP and others.

Orientation Training

There will be a firm start date for this position in June 2026 with a 1 week Orientation at the Trades Training Centre (TTC) in

Surrey.

• Please note that this position will be posted concurrently, internally and externally.

• As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test during the interview.

• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver’s License: Class 5 in Good Standing.

• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please ensure you submit a complete and comprehensive application package, making sure you include all of the following

documents (incomplete applications will not be considered):

• Electronic copies of official/unofficial electrical transcript, electrical diploma/degree and/or ASTTBC electrical registration

information

• Your class 5 driving record (i.e. ICBC Driver's Abstract - http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Pages/Your-

driving record.aspx)

• Cover letter

• Resume (include street address and mailing address if different, email address and phone contacts)

Please ensure you include ALL of the above in your application package no later than the posting closing date. Please note

only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: British Columbia, Canada

Date Posted: 2025-10-28 Closing Date: 2025-12-10

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