Graduate Technologist Trainee - Transmission Maintenance - Various Locations

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Graduate Technologist Trainee - Transmission Maintenance - Various Locations

Number of positions: 3 Job Location: Surrey Trades Training Centre

Employment type: Permanent Region: Various

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

Annual salary: $ 69,100.00

What you'll do

The Transmission Maintenance Graduate Technologist Trainee (GTT) program involves intensive on-the-job training and is

designed to translate your knowledge into practical experience.

This is a two (2) year on-the-job training program where the successful candidate will:

- Be trained to perform a variety of technical, administrative and planning functions related to the maintenance of

transmission lines, including planning minor relocations, estimating, scheduling, acceptance inspections, construction and

monitoring.

- Perform a variety of technical, administrative, and planning functions related to maintenance of rights-of-way, such as

contracting, road access, priority assessments and property issues.

- Coordinate and/or performs activities involved in the tendering and inspection of transmission slope stability, erosion and

civil work.

- Provide technical input, assesses, coordinates and administers a variety of special programs and projects associated with

transmission line maintenance.

- Prepare tenders and administers maintenance contracts, including drafting specifications and supporting documentation,

tendering, evaluating, procurement, holding pre-job meetings, inspecting, approving progress payments and preparing end

of job reports.

- Liaise, communicate and make applications, as required, with governmental agencies and stakeholders in regards to

maintenance activities to insure adherence to all legislation and environmental standards.

- Establish and maintain a variety of records such as specifications, drawings, design data, structure data sheets, route

plans, profiles, load capacity data and maintenance records, spare parts inventory records, equipment catalogue files,

reference material and technical literature.

- Assist the manager by preparing operating budgets by assessing costs of planned projects and programs, analyzes

monthly variance statements and prepares maintenance activity summary reports. Utilizes computer programs to create

and update reports on inventory, maintenance scheduling and expenditures.

- Provide technical advice, guidance and direction to IBEW and contractors' crews engaged in right-of-way, underground

and overhead transmission line maintenance.

- Perform troubleshooting duties on transmission line equipment, rights-of-way and interprets test results and prepares

report summaries.

- Coordinate and plan a variety of field construction activities including the assembly of detailed work planning packages.

- Provide work preparation, job planning, technical and administrative support functions related to underground

transmission cable systems and rights-of-way.

What you bring

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and attributes:

- A Diploma or Bachelor of Technology from a recognized Canadian Educational Institute; OR

- International Diploma or Degree with Technologist accreditation through a provincial regulatory or governing body such as

Applied Science Technologist (AScT.) through ASTTBC or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T).

- The following disciplines will be considered: Geomatics / Environmental Engineering / Forest & Natural Areas

Management / Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering / Construction Management / Mechanical Engineering / Geographic

Information Systems.

- Must qualify for membership in the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) as a

Technologist.

- Must hold valid Driver’s License (Regular, full license [BC’s Class 5]).

- Must be eligible and able to work in Canada.

What we offer

- A comprehensive benefits package

- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

- A lifetime pension

- Training and development courses

The starting salary for this position is currently $69,129 annually. The two year program includes annual salary increases,

and upon successful completion the approximate salary will be $84,104 annually, not including 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 Transmission Maintenance Technologist position at the end of your training period.

LOCATION

Please note the hiring location of these positions will be confirmed prior to interviews and will be in one of the following

headquarters: Surrey, Burnaby, Nanaimo, Victoria, Vernon, Kamloops, Cranbrook, Terrace, Prince George or Dawson

Creek.

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.

ROTATIONS

Transmission Maintenance GTTs will undergo at least one mandatory rotation during their two-year training program.

Rotation locations are based on business needs and can be in any part of the province of BC. A typical candidate can

expect rotations to include offices in the North or Southern Interior, Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

Transmission headquarters are in Surrey, Burnaby, Nanaimo, Victoria, Vernon, Kamloops, Cranbrook, Terrace, Prince

George and Dawson Creek.

ORIENTATION TRAINING

The anticipated start date for this position is June 15, 2026, with an approximately 2 week Orientation at the Trades

Training Centre in Surrey.

- As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test AND complete a skills assessment

during the interview.

- This position will be posted concurrently.

- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver’s License: Class 5 in Good Standing.

HOW TO APPLY

Please ensure you submit a complete and comprehensive application package, making sure you include all of the following

documents (incomplete applications will not be considered):

- Electronic copies of official/unofficial electrical transcript, electrical diploma/degree and/or ASTTBC electrical registration

information

- Your class 5 driving record (i.e. ICBC Driver's Abstract - http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Pages/Your-

driving[1]record.aspx)

- Cover letter

- Resume (include street address and mailing address if different, email address and phone contacts)

Please ensure you include ALL of the above in your application package no later than the posting closing date. Please note

only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.

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: Various Locations in BC

Date Posted: 2026-01-06 Closing Date: 2026-02-03

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