Co-op Student - CIPD - Fall September 2026
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 as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process.
Co-op Student - CIPD - Fall September 2026
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds C02
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 from this posting – this means while there is a closing
date listed, hiring managers will regularly review applications submitted shortly after the posting is live in your Co-op
system. So, we recommend you apply early to get the best visibility from hiring managers.
The location of this role will be our Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC.
As a Co op student, you will learn and gain hands on experience supporting BC Hydro’s Call for Power program. Working
closely with program and project team members, your work will contribute to the planning, evaluation, and coordination of
complex energy initiatives.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Gain practical, hands on experience supporting a major corporate program within BC Hydro related to clean energy
development and system planning.
-
Assist with program administration and coordination activities, including tracking milestones, schedules, and deliverables.
-
Support analysis and review of information related to Call for Power submissions, project documentation, and stakeholder
inputs.
-
Help prepare summary materials, briefing notes, spreadsheets, and presentations for internal use.
-
Maintain organized records and support document management in SharePoint and other internal systems.
-
Assist project and program team members with data gathering, basic analysis, and reporting activities.
-
Participate in team meetings and cross functional discussions to learn how large, multi disciplinary programs are
delivered.
- Work primarily in an office environment, with exposure to how internal teams collaborate across engineering, planning,
and business functions.
- Take advantage of learning, training, and networking opportunities across BC Hydro to explore potential future career
paths.
- Depending on workload and team needs, duties may also include supporting special projects or process improvements
related to program delivery.
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.
-
Strong research, analytical, project management, report writing and presentation skills.
-
Experience and interest in business analysis projects, as well as analyzing and presenting data and findings to project
team members.
-
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
-
Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills and the ability to
work efficiently, independently and in a team environment.
-
Strong communication skills, highly motivated and results oriented.
-
A valid Class 5 Driver's License is required for this role.
What we offer
- As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required. This may include: reference
checks, education verification, employment verification, criminal record check, drivers abstract review, and a drug and
alcohol test.
- All positions will be hired first as a four month work term. For some positions, there is opportunity to extend, to eight
months.
- 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
For internal use 52405494
Not the right fit? Search for Co jobs in British Columbia
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.
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Co-op Student - CIPD - Fall September 2026
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 as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process.
Co-op Student - CIPD - Fall September 2026
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds C02
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 from this posting – this means while there is a closing
date listed, hiring managers will regularly review applications submitted shortly after the posting is live in your Co-op
system. So, we recommend you apply early to get the best visibility from hiring managers.
The location of this role will be our Edmonds office in Burnaby, BC.
As a Co op student, you will learn and gain hands on experience supporting BC Hydro’s Call for Power program. Working
closely with program and project team members, your work will contribute to the planning, evaluation, and coordination of
complex energy initiatives.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Gain practical, hands on experience supporting a major corporate program within BC Hydro related to clean energy
development and system planning.
-
Assist with program administration and coordination activities, including tracking milestones, schedules, and deliverables.
-
Support analysis and review of information related to Call for Power submissions, project documentation, and stakeholder
inputs.
-
Help prepare summary materials, briefing notes, spreadsheets, and presentations for internal use.
-
Maintain organized records and support document management in SharePoint and other internal systems.
-
Assist project and program team members with data gathering, basic analysis, and reporting activities.
-
Participate in team meetings and cross functional discussions to learn how large, multi disciplinary programs are
delivered.
- Work primarily in an office environment, with exposure to how internal teams collaborate across engineering, planning,
and business functions.
- Take advantage of learning, training, and networking opportunities across BC Hydro to explore potential future career
paths.
- Depending on workload and team needs, duties may also include supporting special projects or process improvements
related to program delivery.
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.
-
Strong research, analytical, project management, report writing and presentation skills.
-
Experience and interest in business analysis projects, as well as analyzing and presenting data and findings to project
team members.
-
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
-
Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills and the ability to
work efficiently, independently and in a team environment.
-
Strong communication skills, highly motivated and results oriented.
-
A valid Class 5 Driver's License is required for this role.
What we offer
- As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required. This may include: reference
checks, education verification, employment verification, criminal record check, drivers abstract review, and a drug and
alcohol test.
- All positions will be hired first as a four month work term. For some positions, there is opportunity to extend, to eight
months.
- 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
For internal use 52405494
Not the right fit? Search for Co jobs in British Columbia
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.