Apprentice Electrician

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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

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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.

Apprentice Electrician

Number of positions: 6 Job Location: Surrey Trades Training Centre

Employment type: Apprentice Region: Various

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

Hourly Rate: $ 35.95

What you'll do

This Trade will interest those who enjoy working outdoors and performing hands on physically demanding work, which

requires upper body strength. Mechanical and technical aptitude is essential. The ability to learn how to collect diagnostic

information, analyze data and formulate a logical plan for solving complex problems is a requirement for this position.

Proficiency with computers is required. Familiarity with industrial tools, equipment, and safety procedures is an asset.

The successful candidate will:

the electrical system.

required for your trade. You will acquire a strong basic understanding before taking on more complex, technical and

challenging assignments.

substations. You will often work at heights, confined spaces and inclement weather.

What you bring

English, Math and Physics courses taken at College or University level.

must be provided by the applicant that will show equivalency or a higher level of the required Math, English and Physics

courses taken.

mechanical aptitude. Applicants are required to complete physical testing as part of the selection process.

process. What we offer

Besides having a challenging and satisfying career, you're paid while you learn and have an excellent benefit package.

Apprentices earn 75% of the full trade rate with further increases during the apprenticeship. The starting apprentice rate is

$35.95. The journeyperson rate is $47.93.

You will also receive:

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

What else you should know

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

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THE PROGRAM

48 months (four years) of on the job and in school technical training (10 weeks/year). The apprentice is also expected to

complete various assignments and projects during the program. Continued satisfactory performance both in respect to work

and study is required, or apprentices will be removed from the program.

THE LOCATION

Apprentices work throughout the BC Hydro system and will be hired to various locations within BC. They are required to

relocate to 3-4 different locations during the four year apprenticeship to gain experience in both substations and generating

stations. Typical locations include Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland, Cranbrook, Mica Creek, Revelstoke, Kamloops,

Terrace, Prince George, Fort St. John and Hudson's Hope.

There will be a few positions that will have a guaranteed post-grad placement location and the apprentice rotations will be

located in the surrounding area (i.e. Guaranteed post-grad placement in Hudson’s hope may have apprenticeship rotations

in the Northern Interior locations of Fort St. John, Terrace, Dawson’s Creek, Hudson’s Hope). Please indicate your

preference in these options with your application. Please note while your preference is considered it is not guaranteed.

THE FUTURE

Apprentices are eligible to apply on electrician jobs anywhere in the BC Hydro system during the last 6 months of their

apprenticeship. If an apprentice is unsuccessful in securing a position they will be placed into unfilled electrician job

vacancies after graduation.

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):

confirming grade 12 graduation, including Any English 12, Physics 11, and Pre-calculus 11 or acceptable equivalent

courses include college / university equivalents.

school) that you have attended, including your Skills Trade BC (formerly known as ITA) transcripts if applicable.

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Please ensure you include ALL of the above in your application package no later than MIDNIGHT Pacific Time on

SUNDAY, MAY 4TH, 2025. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted. Date Posted: 2025-04-07 Closing Date: 2025-05-04

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