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.
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dawson Creek DO
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field
- As per IBEW Collective Agreement.
- Electricians shall work in generating stations, substations, repair shops and other locations and except as provided for
Power Line Technician, Electricians shall have jurisdiction over the operation of unattended stations and unattended
portions of stations
- Notwithstanding the duties assigned to a Power Line Technician, an Electrician may on occasion be required to switch on
three (3) phase feeder circuits and/or supply circuits where fault conditions have occurred and a Power Line Technician is
not readily available
- A Journeyperson Electrician shall maintain, install, adjust, inspect, modify, test, troubleshoot and repair main and auxiliary
- This may include electrical wiring, switchboard wiring, transformer connections, switchgear, bus work, low tension control
- Notwithstanding the duties assigned to a Power Cable Technician or Power Line Technician, an Electrician may work on
single conductor plastic insulated cables and accessories up to and including 20/35 kV restricted to cables utilizing
mechanical terminations and connections
- Such cable work is not to include work on line terminations, distribution feeders or on lead or metallic cables over 600 volts
- As per IBEW Collective Agreement.
- Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement in Construction Electrician or Industrial Electrician
- A valid Class 5 B.C. driver's license
- Physically capable to perform the work
- Strong commitment to safety, WorkSafeBC requirements and safe working practices
- Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with employees, internal and external
- Good computer skills in a Windows environment and knowledge of and use of email, Internet and other computer systems
- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
- This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 12%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to Full-Time Regular
- This location is eligible for Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit. The Extended Health Care Medical Travel
Benefit is extended to Full-Time Regular, Part-Time Regular and Full-Time Temporary employees who are permanently
working in eligible remote locations.
- This location is eligible for an interest free loan of $25,000 offered to employees in remote locations to assist in purchase
This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.
ca
- Successful applicant is expected to possess or have ability to obtain PSSP Cat 5 & Switching Authorization within 12
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively within the team and with cross functional teams.
- A written quiz covering technical, safety, and administrative skills may form part of the selection process
- An Electrical Skills Assessment may form part of the selection process
- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing:
- Electrician Red Seal = In Good Standing
- Driver's License Type = Class 5
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: 2025-09-05 Closing Date: 2025-09-19