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Co-op Student – Meter & Communication Device Operations - Fall September 2026

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 12

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 is our Edmonds office in Burnaby.

• We are looking for team-oriented, Co-op students who demonstrates strong communications, interpersonal, analytical,

and problem-solving skills.

• Working with Meter Network Operations team may include: Monitoring, operating and troubleshooting meters and

communications devices and their respective communications networks, providing first line telephone support and using

data to support decisions. Tasks will be assigned based on the needs of the department and strengths of the student.

• The student will learn about the utility industry and will be given the opportunity to develop his/her communications skills,

software skills and professional judgement.

What you bring

• To qualify as a candidate, individual's must be enrolled in the Co-op Program and have yet to graduate from a recognized

post-secondary institution in Canada.

• Undergraduate students working on their Degree/Diploma in Engineering/Applied Science; Data Science or Computer and

Information Systems; Technologist programs or equivalent are preferred. Previous work experience is an asset.

• Strong analytical skills, combined with good judgement and ability to learn quickly.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI). Knowledge of SQL and a

visualisation tool such as Tableau/PowerBI would be an asset. A good candidate will be confident at learning new software

and industry specific tools.

• Strong interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills are an asset and the ability to work efficiently,

independently and in a team environment.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Some Electrical Utility knowledge would be preferred.

What we offer

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

• This position is for a four month work term with a strong potential to extend for one additional term.

• 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

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

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.

Flexible work model role definitions:

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.

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

Date Posted: 2026-05-05 Closing Date: 2026-06-07

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