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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,

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Co-op Student - Electrical Engineering (GIS) - Fall September 2026

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 04

Employment type: Co-Op Region: Lower Mainland

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

Annual salary: $ 46,800.00 - 58,900.00

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 of this role will be our Edmonds office in Burnaby British Columbia.

As a Co-op student, you will learn and experience:

• Learning experience directly related to your specific field of study (electrical distribution).
• Learning about Alterations/ changes in 3-phase & Single-phase distribution network of BC hydro and update GIS

(Distribution Analysis & Design software) and generate different GIS maps (Distribution overhead map, Underground

distribution map, Primary network Map, Underground Feeders Map etc)

• Learning about GIS data mismatch & field noted discrepancies
• Learning and training opportunities, including opportunities to network with your division.
• Learn about other Divisions and Departments at BC Hydro.
• Take advantage of the opportunity to explore future career options.
• Provide assistance and support to GIS distribution team.
• Work mainly in the office but may participate in some field work.
• Participate in high value, multi-disciplinary project work and gain valuable insight into the organization and implementation

of large capital projects. Gain exposure to the exciting and increasingly growing hydro electric industry.

What you bring

• To qualify as a candidate, individual's must be enrolled and yet to graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution in

Canada.

• Completed a minimum of 2nd year of Electrical Engineering Degree studies at an accredited university.

• Familiarity with GIS & electrical distribution components would be an asset.

• Working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

• Strong communication skills, highly motivated and results oriented.

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

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