Apprentice Communication Protection & Control Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
A workplace powered by you
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.
Apprentice Communication Protection & Control Technologist
Number of positions: 16 Job Location: Surrey Trades Training Centre
Employment type: Permanent Region: Various
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field
Hourly Rate: $ 41.57
What you'll do
As a trainee in this trade you will:
-
Learn practical maintenance and troubleshooting skills from experienced technologists
-
Study a variety of written technical material and complete assignments on various Communication, Protection and Control
topics
- Receive practical and theoretical training in various disciplines through in-house and externally provided courses
What you bring
Working in an environment where the technology is changing at an increasingly rapid rate, you'll need a keen interest and
life long commitment to learning. The work is highly technical, involves sophisticated systems and equipment, and it
appeals to those with good analytical skills who are also creative problem solvers.
The successful candidate will have:
- Completed a National Diploma Program in Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
with a Power and/or Communications Option. Please check with your place of education if you are unsure if your diploma
qualifies you for this position.
-
Computer literacy is essential and mechanical aptitude is required.
-
Applicants should be physically fit with normal colour vision.
-
Must hold valid Driver’s License (Regular, full license [BC’s Class 5] or New license [BC’s Class 7 “N”] with the ability to
convert to Class 5 prior to job start date.
Please note: Where equivalent status is claimed, acceptable documentation must be provided by the applicant that will
show equivalency of courses taken. Either a letter from your place of education or your instructor indicating the course(s)
and stating that the course(s) taken would be considered equivalent to the BC Hydro educational requirements.
All candidates are requested to submit a copy of their resume and a copy of their transcripts demonstrating completion of a
National Diploma Program in Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology.
What we offer
Besides having a challenging and satisfying career, you're paid while you learn and have an excellent benefit package.
Trainees earn 75% of the full trade rate with further increases during the training program. The starting trainee wage rate is
$41.57 and the journeyperson wage rate is $55.42.
You will also receive:
-
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
THE PROGRAM
Up to four years (48 months) of both on-the-job technical training at your headquarter and instructor led training at our
Trades Training Center. Self-study with annual written and practical exams will form part of the program. Opportunities for
high performing trainees to apply for acceleration will be encouraged.
THE FUTURE
When you graduate, you can apply for Communications, Protection and Control Technologist positions in BC Hydro as
openings become available. There are 32 Communications, Protection and Control headquarters throughout B.C. The work
at these headquarters can be roughly classified into two types:
Field work – involves travel to various types of work sites, usually on a daily basis, but occasionally for periods of a few
days. Examples of work locations are substations, generating stations, mountain top sites and district offices.
Inside work – involves work that is primarily based within your specific work location, where you will be reviewing technical
drawings and schematics, performing computer-based testing and simulations inside control rooms, or office based work
such as planning and data analysis.
Inside work – involves work mainly in one location, such as a central repair and resource facility, a major control centre or a
major generating station. Some headquarters have a combination of inside and field work.
THE LOCATION
To ensure trainees obtain the maximum diversity of experience, trainees will be offered a variety of rotations during
recruitment based on a ranking process. You may start at your first headquarters and attend either four months of training
at BCIT in Burnaby or six weeks of training at Okanagan College in Kelowna depending on what program you graduate
from then progress to your first headquarter. There will be regional based offerings, targeting areas like the Peace (Fort St
John, Hudson Hope), Southern Interior (Mica Creek, Vernon), or Lower Mainland (Burnaby, Mission) where you will only
relocate once. Other offerings will include three rotations throughout the province. For example, you may start in the Lower
Mainland, move to Revelstoke and then to Victoria.
HOW TO APPLY
Update your Candidate Profile with your current resume, cover letter and copies of your certifications and other required
documents.
For this position these include:
- Transcripts from completed or in progress National Diploma Program in Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology
from an accredited institution with a Power and/or Communications Option; You must have successfully completed this
program and received your diploma no later than June 30, 2026.
- ICBC Driver's Abstract, which can be obtained online at https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Pages/
Your-driving-record.aspx or from a motor vehicle branch
This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays. The required
documents must be received no later than MIDNIGHT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025.
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 2025-11-07 Closing Date: 2025-12-12
For internal use 52280509
About BC Hydro
BC Hydro is one of the largest energy suppliers in Canada. We generate and deliver electricity to 95% of the population of British Columbia and over four million people.
It’s our vision is to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do.
As an employer, we aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row.
Interested in joining our team? Visit bchydro.com/careers to see current career and apprenticeship opportunities.
Apprentice Communication Protection & Control Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
A workplace powered by you
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.
Apprentice Communication Protection & Control Technologist
Number of positions: 16 Job Location: Surrey Trades Training Centre
Employment type: Permanent Region: Various
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field
Hourly Rate: $ 41.57
What you'll do
As a trainee in this trade you will:
-
Learn practical maintenance and troubleshooting skills from experienced technologists
-
Study a variety of written technical material and complete assignments on various Communication, Protection and Control
topics
- Receive practical and theoretical training in various disciplines through in-house and externally provided courses
What you bring
Working in an environment where the technology is changing at an increasingly rapid rate, you'll need a keen interest and
life long commitment to learning. The work is highly technical, involves sophisticated systems and equipment, and it
appeals to those with good analytical skills who are also creative problem solvers.
The successful candidate will have:
- Completed a National Diploma Program in Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
with a Power and/or Communications Option. Please check with your place of education if you are unsure if your diploma
qualifies you for this position.
-
Computer literacy is essential and mechanical aptitude is required.
-
Applicants should be physically fit with normal colour vision.
-
Must hold valid Driver’s License (Regular, full license [BC’s Class 5] or New license [BC’s Class 7 “N”] with the ability to
convert to Class 5 prior to job start date.
Please note: Where equivalent status is claimed, acceptable documentation must be provided by the applicant that will
show equivalency of courses taken. Either a letter from your place of education or your instructor indicating the course(s)
and stating that the course(s) taken would be considered equivalent to the BC Hydro educational requirements.
All candidates are requested to submit a copy of their resume and a copy of their transcripts demonstrating completion of a
National Diploma Program in Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology.
What we offer
Besides having a challenging and satisfying career, you're paid while you learn and have an excellent benefit package.
Trainees earn 75% of the full trade rate with further increases during the training program. The starting trainee wage rate is
$41.57 and the journeyperson wage rate is $55.42.
You will also receive:
-
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
THE PROGRAM
Up to four years (48 months) of both on-the-job technical training at your headquarter and instructor led training at our
Trades Training Center. Self-study with annual written and practical exams will form part of the program. Opportunities for
high performing trainees to apply for acceleration will be encouraged.
THE FUTURE
When you graduate, you can apply for Communications, Protection and Control Technologist positions in BC Hydro as
openings become available. There are 32 Communications, Protection and Control headquarters throughout B.C. The work
at these headquarters can be roughly classified into two types:
Field work – involves travel to various types of work sites, usually on a daily basis, but occasionally for periods of a few
days. Examples of work locations are substations, generating stations, mountain top sites and district offices.
Inside work – involves work that is primarily based within your specific work location, where you will be reviewing technical
drawings and schematics, performing computer-based testing and simulations inside control rooms, or office based work
such as planning and data analysis.
Inside work – involves work mainly in one location, such as a central repair and resource facility, a major control centre or a
major generating station. Some headquarters have a combination of inside and field work.
THE LOCATION
To ensure trainees obtain the maximum diversity of experience, trainees will be offered a variety of rotations during
recruitment based on a ranking process. You may start at your first headquarters and attend either four months of training
at BCIT in Burnaby or six weeks of training at Okanagan College in Kelowna depending on what program you graduate
from then progress to your first headquarter. There will be regional based offerings, targeting areas like the Peace (Fort St
John, Hudson Hope), Southern Interior (Mica Creek, Vernon), or Lower Mainland (Burnaby, Mission) where you will only
relocate once. Other offerings will include three rotations throughout the province. For example, you may start in the Lower
Mainland, move to Revelstoke and then to Victoria.
HOW TO APPLY
Update your Candidate Profile with your current resume, cover letter and copies of your certifications and other required
documents.
For this position these include:
- Transcripts from completed or in progress National Diploma Program in Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology
from an accredited institution with a Power and/or Communications Option; You must have successfully completed this
program and received your diploma no later than June 30, 2026.
- ICBC Driver's Abstract, which can be obtained online at https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Pages/
Your-driving-record.aspx or from a motor vehicle branch
This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays. The required
documents must be received no later than MIDNIGHT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025.
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 2025-11-07 Closing Date: 2025-12-12
For internal use 52280509
About BC Hydro
BC Hydro is one of the largest energy suppliers in Canada. We generate and deliver electricity to 95% of the population of British Columbia and over four million people.
It’s our vision is to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do.
As an employer, we aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row.
Interested in joining our team? Visit bchydro.com/careers to see current career and apprenticeship opportunities.