BC Hydro

Co-op Student - IT Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Platforms - Fall September 2025

Dunsmuir, BC

Full-time

About This Job

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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 - IT Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Platforms - Fall September 2025

Number of positions: 3 Job Location: Dunsmuir 08

Employment type: Co-Op Region: Lower Mainland

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

Annual salary: 1,792.24 - $2,257.45 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 can be in offices across the Lower Mainland including Vancouver, Burnaby, or Fraser Valley

area in BC.

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We are looking for team-oriented, 3rd or 4th year Co-op students who demonstrates strong communications,

interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Working with IT’s Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Platforms team will include:

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Gaining knowledge and experience with various Cybersecurity Platforms and understand complex deployments and

configurations.

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Having the opportunity to prime a cybersecurity platform enhancement project. Where you will create/enhance new or

existing complimentary platform tools. This will allow you to showcase your devops, scripting, and programming skillsets.

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Assist with creating and updating of technical documentation and infrastructure playbooks.

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Tasks will be assigned based on the needs of the department and strengths of the student.

What you bring

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To qualify as a candidate, individual's must be enrolled in the Co-op Program and have yet to graduate from a recognized

post-secondary institution in Canada.

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3rd of 4th year students studying computer science; with previous work experience are preferred.

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Good development and programming experience (i.e. Python, Java, regex. SQL)

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Firm understanding of various Operating systems (i.e. Linux/Windows)

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Some knowledge of various Network Protocols/interfaces (i.e. SSL, DNS, TCP/IP, REST API etc..)

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Cybersecurity Platforms Experience is an asset (i.e. Endpoint Protection, Web Proxy, Vulnerability Management, SIEM)

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Strong analytical skills, combined with good judgement and ability to learn quickly.

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Good working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access). Confident at learning new and

specialized program environments.

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Strong interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills are an asset and the ability to work efficiently,

independently and in a team environment.

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Strong attention to detail

What we offer

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As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required.

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This position is for a four month work term with a strong potential to extend for one additional term.

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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.

What else you should know

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

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

applications will not be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date Posted: 2025-05-01 Closing Date: 2025-06-01

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