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Graduate Technologist Trainee - Apparatus Testing (Reactive Electrical Equipment)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Surrey Trades Training Centre



Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland



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



Annual salary: $ 69,700.00

What you'll do

The Apparatus Testing Graduate Technologist Trainee (GTT) program within the Equipment Testing & Commissioning


department is a four (4) year training program.




After successfully completing the program, the Trainee will independently perform a variety of Site Inspection Test Reports


including high-voltage tests delegated for the acceptance testing as per the Field review process on a variety of MV/LV


Electrical Substation and Generating equipment throughout the province. The Equipment Testing & Commissioning


department conducts a variety of complex acceptance tests on new equipment and also provides specialized advice to


other field staff, IBEW tradespeople and external clients on the application of various types of acceptance testing of


substation and generation equipment on and off the BC Hydro Power System. The trainee will also perform oiling on HV/


MV/LV reactive equipment throughout the province in all weather conditions. This is a field worker position, and the


successful candidate will spend more than 80% of their typical work day in the field and up to 50% of their time out of town


throughout the year. Substantial overtime hours may be required.

What you bring

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and attributes:




A diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (Electrical Power option or equivalent is preferred) from a recognized
Canadian Educational Institute; OR




International Electrical or Canadian Non-Electrical Diploma or Degree with an electrical Technologist accreditation through
a provincial regulatory or governing body such as Applied Science Technologist (AScT.) through ASTTBC or Certified


Engineering Technologist (C.E.T).




Must qualify for membership in the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) as an
Electrical Technologist.




Must hold valid Driver's License (Regular, full license [BC's Class 5]).


Must be eligible and able to work in Canada.

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 this position is currently $69,700 annually. The four year program includes annual salary increases,


and upon successful completion the approximate salary will be $89,515 annually, not including any overtime.

What else you should know

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


FUTURE


You will be exposed to challenging assignments and be trained to the highest standards. These experiences will lead you


into a Reactive Electrical Equipment Technologist position at the end of your training period.




LOCATION


Please note the location of this position is at Edmonds in Burnaby.




BENEFITS


Besides having an exciting, varied and challenging career, you are paid while you learn and receive an excellent pay and


benefit package. You are also eligible for three weeks' vacation, the equivalent of 17 additional days off, medical and dental


plans, pension plan, Group RRSP and others.




TRAVEL


Please note that travel is a mandatory component of the job and GTTs are required to spend upwards of 50% of their time


out of town (>50 nights/year including consecutive and non-consecutive nights). Most travel will involve driving to various


locations throughout BC.




ORIENTATION TRAINING


There will be a firm start date for this position in June 2026, with an approximately 2 week Orientation at the Trades


Training Centre in Surrey.




Please be advised that this role requires the successful candidate to climb heights, work in confined spaces and lift weights
of >40 lbs., as required.




As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test AND complete a skills assessment
during the interview.




This position will be posted concurrently.


A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 in Good Standing.


HOW TO APPLY




Please ensure you submit a complete and comprehensive application package, making sure you include all of the following


documents (incomplete applications will not be considered):




Electronic copies of official/unofficial electrical transcript, electrical diploma/degree and/or ASTTBC electrical registration
information


Your class 5 driving record (i.e. ICBC Driver's Abstract - http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Pages/Your-

driving[1]record.aspx)


Cover letter Resume (include street address and mailing address if different, email address and phone contacts)


Please ensure you include ALL of the above in your application package no later than the posting closing date. Please note


only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.







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: Burnaby BC

Date Posted:

2025-10-28

Closing Date:

2025-12-10



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