Vehicle Tradesperson Welder & Metal Fabrication Apprentice - Spring 2026

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Vehicle Tradesperson Welder & Metal Fabrication Apprentice - Spring 2026

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Surrey Trades Training Centre

Employment type: Apprentice Region: Various

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

Hourly Rate: $ 34.67

What you'll do

A Vehicle Tradesperson, Welder and Metal Fabrication repairs, maintains, modifies, and commissions vehicles and

equipment, including the fabrication of specific components. This includes using telematics to proactively manage

nondestructive testing safe for use structural welder repairs. BC Hydro fleet consists of 3,000 vehicles including passenger

vehicles (e.g. cars, SUVs, passenger vans), light vehicles (e.g. pick-up trucks, commercial vans, flat deck trucks), heavy

vehicles e.g. man lifts, digger derricks, crane trucks), mobile machines (e.g. fork lifts, self-propelled man lifts) and trailers (e.

g. pole trailers, reel trailers, utility trailers). Fleet Services delivers the service via a main maintenance garage, satellite

workshops and mobile work shops.

As an apprentice in this trade, you would:

- Work with a Journey person to repair, maintenance, modification and commissioning of vehicles and equipment.

- Work with Driver/Helper

What you bring

- Graduated from high school with the following courses: English 12, Math 11 and Physics 11 / Science & Technology 11

(or equivalents). Level 1 or foundations be an equivalent to Physics 11 / Science & Technology 11

- BC Welder Foundations qualification or Level 1

- 1 year experience in trade would be an asset, heavy vehicles would be a preference.

- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial tools/equipment

- Valid B.C. Class 5 driver's license

- Basic computer skills

- Strong commitment to safety, WorkSafeBC requirements and safe working practices

What we offer

THE PROGRAM

The Vehicle Tradesperson, Welder and Metal Fabrication repairs apprenticeship involves 36 months of on-the-job and

classroom training, repairs, maintains, modifies, and commissions vehicles and equipment, including the fabrication of

specific components. Graduation from the program will include successful completion of either BC Welder Trade

qualification or Welder Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement.

THE FUTURE

Graduated apprentices can apply on any vacancies for Vehicle Tradesperson, Welder and Metal Fabrication within BC

Hydro, including mobile opportunities.

THE LOCATION

During your apprenticeship, you will be assigned to Surrey vehicle garage. You will be required to do 2 to 3 rotations in

alternate headquarters across the province for up to 2-3 weeks each during your apprenticeship.

THE BENEFITS

Besides having a challenging and satisfying career, you're paid while you learn and have an excellent benefit package.

Apprentices earn 75% of the full trade rate with further increases during the apprenticeship. The apprentice pay rate is

$34.67; upon graduation as a journeyperson, the rate is $46.23. Additionally, we are committed to keeping our employees

healthy and safe by providing a generous benefit package that includes vacation, overtime pay, designated day offs with

pay, disability income, health and vision care, and dental benefits.

- 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.

What else you should know

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 once becoming a journeyperson is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5

- BC Hydro conducts pre-placement medical checks of applicants entering certain positions to help safeguard BC Hydro’s

workplace. As part of the selection process, you may be required to demonstrate successful completion of a pre-placement

medical check.

Please ensure you submit a complete and comprehensive application package, making sure you include: • Resume

- Cover Letter

- Proof of pre-requisite completion: copies of school transcripts from your educational institution(s) confirming high school

requirements

- Include in your application a copy of your ICBC Driver´s Abstract - which can be obtained from a motor vehicle branch or

https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Your-driving-record)

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.

Date Posted: 2025-09-19 Closing Date: 2025-10-10

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