Graduate Technologist Trainee - Distribution Design - Various Locations at BC Hydro

Job Location: Surrey, BC

Employment type: Permanent

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

Annual Salary: $ 69,700.00

No. of positions: 10

Closing date: Dec 31, 2025

About the job

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What you’ll d

o The Distribution Design Graduate Technologist Trainee (GTT) program involves on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring, and is designed to translate your knowledge into practical experience. The program includes orientation training in the Lower Mainland, annual GTT program conferences, and formal traini

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g.This is a four (4) year on-the-job training program where the successful candidate will be trained to become a Distribution Design Technologist wh

o:* Provides design delivery and cost estimation services for BC Hydro and customer driven Distribution projects and programs from project initiation to completion including project coordination and construction support, internal and external customer and other stakeholder management, and conducting field wor

k.* Performs extension, improvement, alteration, removal, and end of life design work for BC Hydro and customer driven Distribution projects and programs related to: single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground work including all types of primary and secondary services and associated revenue metering work (excluding underground feeder civil and electrical work

).Major Responsibilities and Duties Successful applicants will be expected t

o:* Perform extension, improvement, alteration, removal, and end of life design work for BC Hydro and customer driv

enDistribution projects and programs related to: single and three phase overhead, civil, and underground work including all types of primary and secondary services and associated revenue metering work (excluding underground feeder civil and electrical work

).* Conduct field studies for a variety of distribution project

s.* Liaise with internal and external customers and stakeholders requiring or impacted by design service

s.* Be responsible for the portfolio management and coordination of assigned design project

s.* Ensure designs meet appropriate regulatory and stakeholder requirements and construction standards. Engage with appropriate resources (such as Engineers or construction crews) to validate design constructability and the impact on future operation and maintenance, as required. Address and documents known safety risks prior to constructio

n.* Perform some or all the duties of lower-level Distribution Design job

s.Through the four (4) year Distribution Design GTT Program, the successful applicant will progress from lower complexity and high volume projects to higher complexity and lower volume projects. The high volume, low complexity projects will develop customer communication and project management skill

s.During this program the successful applicant will develop advanced working knowledge o

f:* BC Hydro Distribution Standards (overhead, underground, civil and revenue metering

).* Distribution Instructions (DIs), BC Hydro ’s Electric Tariff, and electrical cod

e.* Regulatory considerations and permitting (pipelines, navigable waters, railways, etc.

).* Environmental and Indigenous (including First Nations engagement requirements) considerations, impacts a

ndregulation

s.* The Joint Ownership and Use Agreement and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) Protocol Agreemen

t.
* When to engage with Engineering to meet professional practice regulatio

ns.* Field safety requirements and specifications (Power Systems Safety Protection (PSSP), Safety Practice Regulations (SPRs), etc.) including the usage of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), e

tc.* Design and work issuing processes and systems, drafting, Geographic Information System (GIS) and design engineering softwa

re.* Drafting fundamentals and surveying, including associated tools, and the ability to read legal, construction and architectural pla

ns.* Project management techniqu

es.* Transmission Engineering engagement requirements when working on or around existing or proposed transmission asse

ts.* Property rights and the process for negotiating and establishing statutory rights-of-way for distribution asse

ts.* BC Hydro’s procurement process

es.* BC Hydro rate schedules and customer billing process

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What you b

ringThe successful candidate must have the following qualifications and attribu

tes:* Technologist Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (or an equivalent electrical discipline) from a recognized Canadian Educational Institute

; OR* International Electrical or Canadian Non-Electrical Diploma or Degree with an electrical Technologist accreditation through a provincial regulatory or governing body such as Applied Science Technologist (AScT.) through ASTTBC or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E

.T).* Must qualify for membership in the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) as an Electrical Technolog

ist.* Must hold valid Driver’s License (Regular, full license [BC Class

5]).* Must be eligible and able to work in Can

ada.* Good written and oral communication ski

lls.* Good ability to use Microsoft Office applications (such as Outlook, Word, SharePoint and Exc

el).* Good organizational ski

lls.* Good customer service skills with the ability to support customers’ needs and reque

sts.
What we o

ffer - A comprehensive benefits pa

ckage- A minimum of 15 paid vacation

days- A lifetime pe

nsion- Flexible work model, depending on your role

type- Training and development co

ursesThe 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 $89,515 annually, not including any over

time.For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/bene

fits.What else you should

know This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogeth

er.caPlease note that up to 10 Full Time Regular positions may be avail

able.F

utureYou will be exposed to challenging assignments and be trained to the highest standards. These experiences will lead you into a Distribution Design Technologist position at the end of your training pe

riod.Loc

ationPlease note the hiring locations of these positions will be confirmed prior to interviews and will be in one of the Distribution Design headquarters located throughout the province, such as Nanaimo, Victoria, Burnaby, North Shore, Coquitlam, Surrey, Abbotsford, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Cranbrook and Prince Ge

orge.Working Condit

ions:* Approximately 25% of the work is performed outside of the office with occasional overnight tr

avel.* Frequently works at construction s

ites.* Regularly works at remote work locations including walking over rough ter

rain.* Occasional exposure to wild animals, dogs, and other job site hazards during field

work.* Occasional exposure to irate custo

mers.* Occasional requirement to carry tools (such as stakes and hammers) and survey equipment of light we

ight.* Regular exposure to all types of weather conditions when driving to job sites and during field

work.* May be required to travel in light aircraft and helicopters, boats or all -terrain vehi

cles.* May be required to remotely support design work throughout the prov

ince.Relocations/Rota

tionsThe current program model supports Design GTTs remaining in one location until they secure an end position. However, in extenuating circumstances, Design GTTs may be required to relocate or complete shorter term rotations during their training program to satisfy training and/or business needs. Relocations/rotations can be in any part of the province where BC Hydro has distribution systems. We greatly value the adaptability and willingness of our candidates to relocate/rotate, recognizing that mobility is a key factor in developing a versatile and resilient workf

orce.Ben

efitsBesides 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 of vacation, the equivalent of 17 additional days off, medical and dental plans, pension plan, Group RRSP and ot

hers.Orientation Tra

iningThere will be a firm start date for this position in June 2026 with a 1 week Orientation at the Trades Training Centre (TTC) in Su

rrey.* Please note that this position will be posted concurrently, internally and extern

ally.* As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test during the inter

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

ding.* 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 employ

ment.HOW TO

APPLYPlease ensure you submit a complete and comprehensive application package, making sure you include all of the following documents (incomplete applications will not be conside

red):• Electronic copies of official/unofficial electrical transcript, electrical diploma/degree and/or ASTTBC electrical registration inform

ation• Your class 5 driving record (i.e. ICBC Driver's Abstract - http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Pages/Your[1]driving record.

aspx)• Cover l

etter• Resume (include street address and mailing address if different, email address and phone cont

acts)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 conta

cted.Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click ‘A