Job Description

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.

Electrician - Hudson's Hope

Number of positions: 2 Job Location: GM Shrum Gen Station



Employment type: Permanent Region: Northern Interior



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



Hourly Rate: $ 47.93

What you'll do

Electricians shall work in generating stations, substations, repair shops and other locations and except as provided for
Power Line Technician, Electricians shall have jurisdiction over the operation of unattended stations and unattended


portions of stations.


Notwithstanding the duties assigned to a Power Line Technician, an Electrician may on occasion be required to switch on
three (3) phase feeder circuits and/or supply circuits where fault conditions have occurred and a Power Line. Technician is


not readily available


A Journeyperson Electrician shall maintain, install, adjust, inspect, modify, test, troubleshoot and repair main and auxiliary
equipment and apparatus.


This may include electrical wiring, switchboard wiring, transformer connections, switchgear, bus work, low tension control
cables, electrical and electronic equipment.


Notwithstanding the duties assigned to a Cable Splicer or Power Line Technician, an Electrician may work on single
conductor plastic insulated cables and accessories up to and including 20/35 kV restricted to cables utilizing mechanical


terminations and connections.


Such cable work is not to include work on line terminations, distribution feeders or on lead or metallic cables over 600
volts.

What you bring

Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement in Construction Electrician or Industrial Electrician A valid Class 5 B.C. driver's license Physically capable to perform the work Strong commitment to safety, WorkSafeBC requirements and safe working practices Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with employees, internal and external
customers are essential in the selection process


Good computer skills in a Windows environment and knowledge of and use of email, Internet and other computer systems
would be assets

What we offer

A comprehensive benefits package A minimum of 15 paid vacation days A lifetime pension Training and development courses


For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.




This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 20%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to Full-Time Regular
employees working in eligible remote locations




This location is eligible for Travel Incentive. The Travel Incentive is extended to Full-Time Regular employees who are
working in eligible remote locations



This location is eligible for Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit. The Extended Health Care Medical Travel
Benefit is extended to Full-Time Regular, Part-Time Regular and Full-Time Temporary employees who are permanently


working in eligible remote locations.




Employees who work in a remote location that receives the 12 or 20% remote incentive are eligible for an interest-free
housing loan of up to $25,000 as well as the retiring relocation program.

What else you should know

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

ca


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


An Electrical Skills Assessment may form part of the selection process


A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Electrician Red Seal Class 5 Driver's Licence


Location : Hudson's Hope, British Columbia, V0C 1V0


BC Hydro conducts pre-placement medical checks of applicants entering certain positions to help safeguard BC Hydro's
workplace. As part of the selection process, you may be required to demonstrate successful completion of a pre-placement


medical check.




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.




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: Hudson's Hope, BC

Date Posted:

2025-09-05

Closing Date:

2025-09-19



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