Graduate Technologist Trainee - Apparatus Testing; Reactive Electrical Equipment

Graduate Technologist Trainee - Apparatus Testing (Reactive Electrical Equipment)

BC Hydro – Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Base pay range: CA $69,700 / yr

Job Location: Surrey, BC

Employment type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)

No. of positions: 1

What you’ll do

The Apparatus Testing Graduate Technologist Trainee (GTT) program within the Equipment Testing and Commissioning Department is a four‑year training program. After successfully completing the program, the Trainee will independently perform a variety of Site Inspection Test Reports, including high‑voltage tests delegated for acceptance testing as per the Field Review process on a variety of MV/LV electrical substations and generating equipment throughout the province.

The trainee will also perform oiling on HV/MV/LV reactive equipment throughout the province in all weather conditions. This field‑worker position requires more than 80 % of the work day in the field and up to 50 % of the time out of town.

What you bring

• A diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (Electrical Power option or equivalent preferred) from a recognized Canadian institution, or an equivalent International Electrical or Canadian Diploma/Degree with an electrical technologist accreditation through ASTTBC or C.E.T.
• Qualification for membership in the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) as an Electrical Technologist.
• Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5).
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

What we offer

• Minimum 15 paid vacation days.
• Flexible work model.
• Training and development courses.
• Competitive salary: $69,700 annually, with increases over the 4‑year program and an approximate salary of $89,515 upon completion.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, pension plan, Group RRSP, and other benefits. (See )

Additional information

The position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). Travel is required; trainees may spend up to 50 % of their time out of town, including more than 50 nights per year.

How to Apply

Please submit a complete application package including:

• Official or unofficial electrical transcript, diploma/degree and/or ASTTBC electrical registration information.
• Class 5 driving record.
• Resume (include street address, mailing address, email, and phone).
• All documents must be submitted online by the posting closing date.

Applications can be submitted at:

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer. Please refer to our website for EEO statement.