Job Description

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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.

Distribution Design Technician - FTR - Salmon Arm

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Salmon Arm DO



Employment type: Permanent Region: Southern Interior



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



Annual salary: $ 78,000.00 - 84,100.00

What you'll do

Performs extension, improvement, alteration, removal, and end of life design work for BC Hydro and customer driven
Distribution projects and programs related to:


a) Single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground primary equipment and asset work (including automated


equipment).


b) All types of single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground secondary and service work up to and including


1600A services (excluding primary services, feeder civil and feeder underground electrical work).




Conducts field studies for a variety of distribution projects.


Liaises with internal and external customers and stakeholders requiring or impacted by design services.


May support and act as a subject matter expert related to the Design Technician role and area of expertise.


Responsible for the portfolio management and coordination of assigned design projects.


Ensures designs meet appropriate regulatory and stakeholder requirements and construction standards. Engages with
appropriate resources (such as Engineers or construction crews) to validate design constructability and the impact on future


operation and maintenance, as required. Addresses and documents known safety risks prior to construction.




Performs some or all the duties of lower-level Distribution Design jobs.


Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

High school Diploma with Math 12, English 12 and Physics 11(or equivalents); plus, completion of Electrical Utility
Fundamentals (or equivalent); a BC Electrical Code course (or equivalent); and accredited course(s) in DC and AC


electrical theory; OR




Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology (or an equivalent electrical discipline) from a
recognized Canadian Educational Institute; OR




International Electrical or Canadian Non-Electrical Degree, Diploma or Certificate with an electrical Technician
accreditation through a provincial regulatory or governing body such as Certified Technician (CTech) through ASTTBC.




Three (3) years of electrical utility design experience with at least one (1) year of demonstrated experience at, or
equivalent to, a fully qualified BC Hydro Distribution Design Technician.


Completion of BC Hydro's Distribution Design Technician level training program.




Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's licence. Applicants who meet all the experience, training, and education requirements for the Distribution Design Technician role will


be given priority.




If there are no fully qualified applicants, candidates who meet all the educational requirements may be considered as


Distribution Design Technician Trainees.




Distribution Design Technician Trainee applicants with demonstrated electrical utility design experience may be given


partial credit towards the three (3) year BC Hydro Distribution Design Technician level training program.

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.




The starting salary for external applicants considered at trainee level is currently $69,120 annually. The three year trainee


program includes annual salary increases, and upon successful completion the approximate salary will be $84,104


annually, not including overtime.

What else you should know

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


Working Conditions:


Approximately 40% of the work is performed outside of the office with occasional overnight travel. Frequently works at


construction sites. Regularly works at remote work locations including walking over rough terrain. Occasional exposure to


wild animals, dogs, and other job site hazards during field work. Occasional exposure to irate customers.




Occasional requirement to carry tools (such as stakes and hammers) and survey equipment of light weight.




Regular exposure to all types of weather conditions when driving to job sites and during field work. May be required to travel


in light aircraft and helicopters, boats or all-terrain vehicles.




May be required to remotely support design work throughout the province.




A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Driver's License


Type = Class 5




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.




Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro's time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role


requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as


outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.




Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,


include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without


any delays.




Location: Salmon Arm BC

Date Posted:

2025-02-21

Closing Date:

2025-03-07



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