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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need 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 person with a disability, please let us know as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process. Number of positions: 1 Co-Op Employment type: Co-Op Lower Mainland Region: Lower Mainland Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid Annual Salary: 1,792.24 - $2,257.45 biweekly ** Please Apply using your computer as this application process is not Mobile compatible. Mobile application may result in your resume, letters, transcript attachments not uploading properly. ** Candidate selection, interviews and hiring will take place continuously - this means while there is a closing date listed, hiring manager will regularly review applications submitted shortly after the posting is live in your Co-op system. So, we recommend you apply early! The location of this role will be our Edmonds Burnaby office in British Columbia. As a Co-op student, you will learn and experience: •Practical, hands-on work experience directly related to your specific field of study including: learning about BC Hydro Telecom solutions, design processes, practices and documents by completing the assigned work in projects and initiatives. •Learning and training opportunities, including opportunities to network with your division. •Learn all about other divisions and initiatives at BC Hydro. •Take advantage of the opportunity to explore future career options. Depending on what team the successful candidate is hired into, duties can also include some of the following: •Provide assistance and support to electrical engineering teams •Work mainly in the office, but may participate in some field work •Participate in high value, multi-disciplinary project work and gain valuable insight into the organization and implementation of large capital projects. Gain exposure to the exciting and increasingly growing hydro electric industry. What we offer: •As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required. This may include: reference checks, education verification, employment verification, criminal record check, drivers abstract review, and a drug and alcohol test. •All positions will be hired first as a four month work term. For some positions, there is opportunity to extend, to eight months. •Students are expected to work at the job location for their co-op role and it is the student’s responsibility to relocate themselves if necessary. 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 What else you should know: Each application must include all of the following required documents: cover letter, resume and transcripts. Incomplete/late applications will not be considered. Please inform your Co-op office about all positions that you’ve applied to as we will contact your school to set up interviews should you be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Date Posted: 2026-01-12 Closing Date: 2026-02-15
Qualifications & Experience
• To qualify as a candidate, individual's must be enrolled and yet to graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada. • Completed a minimum of 2nd year of Electrical Engineering Degree studies at an accredited university. Courses on Telecommunications and computer networks are an asset. • Familiarity with engineering drawings/wiring diagrams would be an asset. • Strong working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) • Strong communication skills, highly motivated and results oriented.