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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
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Mechanic (Millwright/Machinist) - Fort St. John (Site C)
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Fort St. John Operations
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field
- A Journeyperson Mechanic shall install, operate, maintain, overhaul and repair mechanical equipment of all kinds, and
mechanical portions of electrical equipment in the Employer's electrical system exclusive of that in diesel generating
stations
- A Machinist or Millwright trades qualification (TQ), BC or Interprovincial
- Certification (BC or Interprovincial) in welding Levels A, B or C would be an asset
- Valid Class 5 B.C. driver's license
- Physically capable to perform the work
- Ability to function successfully in a crew environment
- A strong commitment to safety, WorkSafeBC requirements and safe working practices
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Well established computer skills
- 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
- This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 12%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to Full-Time Regular
- Employees who work in a remote location that receives the 12 % remote incentive are eligible for an interest-free housing
loan of up to $25,000 as well as the retiring relocation.
- 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.
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.
ca
- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing:
- Red Seal Trade Certificate (Machinist or Millwright), in Good Standing
- Driver's License Type = Class 5
- Preference will be given to candidates who hold a Machinist Red Seal
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.
Your application package should include your resume and cover letter, and proof of trades qualification, driver’s license,
and any other relevant certifications.
Date Posted: 2025-09-25 Closing Date: 2025-10-10