Co-op Student - Industrial Hygiene (Burnaby) - May Summer 2026

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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 as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process.

Co-op Student - Industrial Hygiene (Burnaby) - May Summer 2026

Number of positions: 1 Job Location:

Employment type: Co-Op Region: Lower Mainland

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

Annual salary: $2,257.45 - 2,658.05 biweekly

What you'll do

Please Apply using your computer as this application process is not Mobile compatible. Mobile application may result in

your resume, letters, transcript attachments not uploading properly.

Candidate selection, interviews and hiring will take place continuously - this means while there is a closing date listed, hiring

manager will regularly review applications submitted shortly after the posting is live in your Co-op system. So, we

recommend you apply early!

The location for this position is our Edmonds Office in Burnaby.

As Industrial Hygiene Co-op student, your primary role will include:

- Working with Hygiene Team members to support the BC Hydro Industrial Hygiene Program by assessing occupational

exposures, evaluating and recommending exposure controls, documenting sampling events, and developing reports.

- Interacting with front line managers and workers to understand work processes and communicating exposure results and

recommendations.

Additional responsibilities may include:

- Developing or reviewing documentation for Industrial Hygiene-related Programs.

- Supporting other Industrial Hygiene Program sampling efforts (e.g., bulk, surface, and air sampling for chemical

contaminants, noise monitoring, etc.).

- Entering sampling data into IH database.

- Providing technical subject matter expert support.

What you bring

- To qualify as a candidate, individuals should have completed the 1st year of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

Master’s Program and have yet to graduate.

- Strong working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

- Strong communication skills, highly motivated and results oriented.

- Requires a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.

What we offer

- As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required. This may include: reference

checks, education verification, employment verification, criminal record check, drivers abstract review, and a drug and

alcohol test.

- All positions will be hired first as a four month work term. For some positions, there is opportunity to extend, to eight

months.

- Students are expected to work at the job location for their co-op role and it is the student’s responsibility to relocate

themselves if necessary.

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.

What else you should know

Each application must include all of the following required documents: cover letter, resume and transcripts. Incomplete/late

applications will not be considered. Please inform your Co-op office about all positions that you’ve applied to as we will

contact your school to set up interviews should you be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date Posted: 2025-12-18 Closing Date: 2026-01-16

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