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Distribution Design Technician - FTR- Fort St. John

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Fort St. John DO

Employment type: Permanent Region: Northern Interior

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

Annual salary: $ 78,000.00 - 84,100.00

What you'll do

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

Distribution projects and programs related to:

a) Single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground primary equipment and asset work (including automated

equipment).

b) All types of single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground secondary and service work up to and including

1600A services (excluding primary services, feeder civil and feeder underground electrical work).

• Conducts field studies for a variety of distribution projects.

• Liaises with internal and external customers and stakeholders requiring or impacted by design services.

• May support and act as a subject matter expert related to the Design Technician role and area of expertise.

• Responsible for the portfolio management and coordination of assigned design projects.

• Ensures designs meet appropriate regulatory and stakeholder requirements and construction standards. Engages with

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

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

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

• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

• High school Diploma with Math 12, English 12 and Physics 11(or equivalents); plus, completion of Electrical Utility

Fundamentals (or equivalent); a BC Electrical Code course (or equivalent); and accredited course(s) in DC and AC

electrical theory; OR

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

recognized Canadian Educational Institute; OR

• International Electrical or Canadian Non-Electrical Degree, Diploma or Certificate with an electrical Technician

accreditation through a provincial regulatory or governing body such as Certified Technician (CTech) through ASTTBC.

• Three (3) years of electrical utility design experience with at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience at, or

equivalent to, a fully qualified BC Hydro Distribution Design Technician.

Completion of BC Hydro’s Distribution Design Technician level training program.

• Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's licence.

Applicants who meet all the experience, training, and education requirements for the Distribution Design Technician role will

be given priority.

If there are no fully qualified applicants, candidates who meet all the educational requirements may be considered as

Distribution Design Technician Trainees.

Distribution Design Technician Trainee applicants with demonstrated electrical utility design experience may be given

partial credit towards the three (3) year BC Hydro Distribution Design Technician level training program.

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

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

The starting salary for external applicants considered at trainee level is currently $69,120 annually. The three year trainee

program includes annual salary increases, and upon successful completion the approximate salary will be $84,104

annually, not including overtime.

What else you should know

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

Electrician red seal – can be considered as equivalent for the Electrical Utility Fundamentals, BC Electrical Code,

accredited course(s) in DC and AC electrical theory and also Math 12.

• This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 12%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to Full-Time Regular

employees working in eligible remote locations.

• This location is eligible for Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit. The Extended Health Care Medical Travel

Benefit is extended to Full-Time Regular, Part-Time Regular and Full-Time Temporary employees who are permanently

working in eligible remote locations.

Working Conditions:

Approximately 40% 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.

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Driver's License

Type = Class 5

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.

Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role

requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as

outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,

include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without

any delays.

Location: Fort St. John BC

Date Posted: 2025-11-05 Closing Date: 2025-11-19

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