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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.

Area Planner/Scheduler - Horne Payne

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Horne Payne Office

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

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

Hourly Rate: $ 61.53

What you'll do

The duties of the role per the IBEW Collective Agreement are as follows:

• Responsible for work planning and scheduling for a designated Stations coverage area

• Develops work plans, schedules and procedures for the crews as well as arranges for materials, tools, services and

equipment

• They work with the appropriate departments and positions to determine planning requirements, including crew

availability/expertise, safety, environmental, and other business considerations

• They are a subject matter expert in the use of outage scheduling tools and plant operation software

• They perform scenario analysis to determine the optimal time, resource and outage combinations to perform work

• They may be authorized and assigned the duties to create, adjust, and cancel outages in the Outage Management

Systems

What you bring

• Journey level trades qualification as either an Electrician (including a Generation Plant Operator with electrical

qualification), a Mechanic (with a machinist or millwright trades qualification); a General Tradesperson 1 with electrical

experience in Generation/Transmission stations and who can demonstrate electrical understanding; or a journeyperson

CPC Technologist

• Prior maintenance planning and scheduling experience is an asset

• Advanced computing skills with demonstrated ability working in an Enterprise Asset Management System (PassPort /

Maximo / SAP); Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Project are required and will be assessed through a computer exam

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to coordinate work plans and schedules between multiple trades and headquarters

• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills with proven ability to influence without authority

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize competing assignments

• Strong decision-making and analytical skills

• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license is required

• In the event there are no applicants within qualification, we may consider applicants that have a minimum of six years

experience working in an Electric utility; preference will be given to applicants with an electrical background, who have

experience in one, or more of the following aspects: designing, installing, operating, maintaining, testing, or planning work

on medium and high voltage electrical equipment

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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.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.
ca

• This position supports Horne Payne CPC and may be headquartered at Horne Payne Office or Coquitlam DO, subject to

space availability.

• Regular travel within the region is required which may require overnight stays.

• Backfill coverage and support for other Area Planner/Schedulers is required.

• Facilitation of planning, scheduling, and dispatch meetings is required.

• A written quiz covering technical, safety and administrative skills will form part of the selection process.

• Your application package should include your resume and cover letter, and proof of trades qualification, driver’s license,

and any other relevant certifications.

• 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.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V5C 3Y3

**Date Posted:2026-03-13Closing Date:**2026-03-27

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