Civil Surveillance Technologist 1 - FTT - Fort St. John Site C

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.

Civil Surveillance Technologist 1 - FTT - Fort St. John Site C

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Fort St. John Site C Constr Ofc

Employment type: Temporary Region: Northern Interior

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

Annual salary: $ 78,000.00 - 84,100.00

What you'll do

instrumentation in dams, underground areas and reservoir slopes. Conducts special experiments and test to analyze

malfunctioning or faulty devices and recommends corrective actions under the guidance of higher-level Civil Surveillance

Technologists.

The collection system consists of many devices including but not limited to: dataloggers, radios, network peripherals,

cameras, and servers. Instrumentation includes: pressure transducers, thermistors water level monitoring, weather

monitoring devices, tiltmeters, and strong motion accelerometers.

sensors to carry out calculations on incoming data. Analyzes output of programs to determine validity of results.

changes or areas of concern using remote operated vehicle (ROV) or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

Engineering; preparing deficiency lists for ADAS maintenance; and designing non-routine equipment for testing as required.

calculations to identify potential structural movement at dams and/or ground movement at surrounding reservoir slopes.

(such as dataloggers, cameras, sensors, radio or cell system) problems. Works with and provides input related to civil

surveillance equipment installations or upgrades on engineering capital projects at facilities.

What you bring

discipline.

monitoring or inspection has been gained.

#CPGN1

What we offer

This is a Full Time Temporary opportunity for approximately 12 months.

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

What else you should know

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

Working Conditions:

Approximately 65% of the work is performed outside of the office reading and maintaining geotechnical and structural

instrumentation or carrying out inspections. Regularly exposed to high voltage electricity when working in generation

stations and switchyards. Occasionally works at construction sites and in confined spaces. Occasional requirement to climb

ladders during inspections or to access instrumentation. Regularly walks over rough terrain with an occasional requirement

to hike and climb with instrumentation equipment. Occasional exposure to dangerous wildlife and regular exposure to other

job site hazards during field work.

Frequent exposure to all types of weather conditions during field work. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Occasional lifting of instrument installations, poles, reading equipment, earth samples, batteries and manhole lids of heavy

weight.

Type = Class 5

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.

Date Posted: 2025-07-14 Closing Date: 2025-07-28

For internal use 52206489