Distribution Design Technician - FTR - Cranbrook

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Distribution Design Technician - FTR - Cranbrook

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Cranbrook DO

Employment type: Permanent Region: Southern Interior

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

Annual salary: $ 78,000.00 - 84,100.00

What you'll do

Distribution projects and programs related to:

a) Single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground primary equipment and asset work (including automated

equipment).

b) All types of single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground secondary and service work up to and including

1600A services (excluding primary services, feeder civil and feeder underground electrical work).

appropriate resources (such as Engineers or construction crews) to validate design constructability and the impact on future

operation and maintenance, as required. Addresses and documents known safety risks prior to construction.

What you bring

Fundamentals (or equivalent); a BC Electrical Code course (or equivalent); and accredited course(s) in DC and AC

electrical theory; OR

recognized Canadian Educational Institute; OR

accreditation through a provincial regulatory or governing body such as Certified Technician (CTech) through ASTTBC.

equivalent to, a fully qualified BC Hydro Distribution Design Technician.

Completion of BC Hydro’s Distribution Design Technician level training program.

Applicants who meet all the experience, training, and education requirements for the Distribution Design Technician role will

be given priority.

If there are no fully qualified applicants, candidates who meet all the educational requirements may be considered as

Distribution Design Technician Trainees.

Distribution Design Technician Trainee applicants with demonstrated electrical utility design experience may be given

partial credit towards the three (3) year BC Hydro Distribution Design Technician level training program.

What we offer

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

The starting salary for external applicants considered at trainee level is currently $69,120 annually. The three year trainee

program includes annual salary increases, and upon successful completion the approximate salary will be $84,104

annually, not including overtime.

What else you should know

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

Working Conditions:

Approximately 40% of the work is performed outside of the office with occasional overnight travel. Frequently works at

construction sites. Regularly works at remote work locations including walking over rough terrain. Occasional exposure to

wild animals, dogs, and other job site hazards during field work. Occasional exposure to irate customers.

Occasional requirement to carry tools (such as stakes and hammers) and survey equipment of light weight.

Regular exposure to all types of weather conditions when driving to job sites and during field work. May be required to travel

in light aircraft and helicopters, boats or all-terrain vehicles.

May be required to remotely support design work throughout the province.

A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Driver's License

Type = Class 5

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.

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: 2025-07-02 Closing Date: 2025-07-16

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