Graduate Technologist Trainee - Apparatus Testing (Power Equipment Testing) - Prince George

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Graduate Technologist Trainee - Apparatus Testing (Power Equipment Testing) - Prince George

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Prince George - C/S

Employment type: Permanent Region: Northern Interior

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

Annual salary: $ 69,700.00

What you'll do

The Power/Electrical Equipment Technologist GTT program with the Apparatus Testing department is a four (4) year

training program. After successfully completing the program, the Trainee will perform a variety of high-voltage tests for the

acceptance, maintenance and failure investigation on a variety of power apparatus and equipment throughout the province.

The Apparatus Testing department conducts a variety of complex tests with and/or provides specialized advice to other field

staff, IBEW tradespeople and external clients on the application of various types analytical testing of distribution,

transmission and generation equipment. This is a field worker position and the successful candidate(s) will spend more than

80% of their typical work day in the field and up to 40% of their time out of town throughout the year. Overtime hours may

be required.

What you bring

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and attributes:

program nationally accredited by The Canadian Technology Accreditation Board, or other training equivalent to Canadian

Technology Standards.

Electrical Technologist.

equivalency of courses taken. An official letter from your place of education is required confirming that course(s) taken are

considered equivalent to the BC Hydro educational requirements.

#CPGN1 What we offer

The starting salary for this position is currently $69,700 annually. The four year program includes annual salary increases,

and upon successful completion the approximate salary will be $89,500 annually, not including any overtime.

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

FUTURE

You will be exposed to challenging assignments and be trained to the highest standards. These experiences will lead you

into a Power/Electrical Equipment Technologist position at the end of your training period.

LOCATION

Please note the location of this position is at the Prince George District Office in Prince George BC.

BENEFITS

Besides having an exciting, varied and challenging career, you are paid while you learn and receive an excellent pay and

benefit package. You are also eligible for three weeks’ vacation, the equivalent of 17 additional days off, medical and dental

plans, pension plan, Group RRSP and others.

TRAVEL

Please note that travel is a mandatory component of the job and GTTs are required to spend upwards of 50% of their time

out of town (>50 nights/year including consecutive and non-consecutive nights). Most travel will involve driving to various

locations throughout BC.

ORIENTATION TRAINING

The start date for this position will be in June 2025, with an approximately 2 weeks Orientation at the Trades Training

Centre in Surrey.

of >40 lbs., as required.

during the interview.

TRANSCRIPTS, DRIVER'S ABSTRACT. INCOMPLETE AND LATE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE PROCESSED.

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.

Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, V2N 1B4 Date Posted: 2025-03-21 Closing Date: 2025-04-06

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