Integrated electric utility delivering clean hydroelectric power across British Columbia via generation, transmission and distribution.
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After successfully completing the program, the Trainee will independently perform a variety of Site Inspection Test Reports including high-voltage tests delegated for the acceptance testing as per the Field review process on a variety of MV/LV Electrical Substation and Generating equipment throughout the province. The Equipment Testing & Commissioning department conducts a variety of complex acceptance tests on new equipment and also provides specialized advice to other field staff, IBEW tradespeople and external clients on the application of various types of acceptance testing of substation and generation equipment on and off the BC Hydro Power System. The trainee will also perform oiling on HV/ MV/LV reactive equipment throughout the province in all weather conditions. This is a field worker position, and the successful candidate will spend more than 80% of their typical work day in the field and up to 50% of their time out of town throughout the year. Substantial overtime hours may be required.
There will be a firm start date for this position in June 2026, with an approximately 2 week Orientation at the Trades Training Centre in Surrey.
* A diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (Electrical Power option or equivalent is preferred) from a recognized Canadian Educational Institute; OR
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Please note that travel is a mandatory component of the job and GTTs are required to spend upwards of 50% of their time out of town (>50 nights/year including consecutive and non-consecutive nights). Most travel will involve driving to various locations throughout BC.
* 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).
* A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver’s License: Class 5 in Good Standing.
* Must hold valid Driver’s License (Regular, full license [BC’s Class 5]).
Your class 5 driving record (i.e. ICBC Driver's Abstract - http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Pages/Your[1]driving[1]record.aspx)
The Apparatus Testing Graduate Technologist Trainee (GTT) program within the Equipment Testing and Commissioning Department is a four (4) year training program.
* Must qualify for membership in the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) as an Electrical Technologist.
ORIENTATION TRAINING
* Must be eligible and able to work in Canada.
*Please be advised that this role requires the successful candidate to climb heights, work in confined spaces and lift weights of >40 lbs., as required.
Electronic copies of official/unofficial electrical transcript, electrical diploma/degree and/or ASTTBC electrical registration information
A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
You will be exposed to challenging assignments and be trained to the highest standards. These experiences will lead you into a Reactive Electrical Equipment Technologist position at the end of your training period.
The 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 overtime.
Besides 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’ vacation, the equivalent of 17 additional days off, medical and dental plans, pension plan, Group RRSP and others.
Annual Salary: $ 69,700.00