Legal counsel

Bc Hydro

Integrated electric utility delivering clean hydroelectric power across British Columbia via generation, transmission and distribution.

Provide legal advice on regulatory, compliance, and investigations.

1 months ago ago

Intermediate (4-7 years)

Full Time

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hybrid

Company Size

7,301 Employees

Service Specialisms

Energy Services

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Consulting

Technical Services

Operations and Maintenance

Sustainability

Renewable Energy

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Energy

Hydroelectric

Thermal

Biomass

Wind

Role

Description

Requirements

law degree

provincial membership

3-5 years

bachelor's

equivalent exp

or equivalent experience
Law (LLB, JD, BCL)
Membership in a provincial or territorial law society
3 years to less than 5 years
Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Health care plan
Heures de travail: 37.5 hours per week
Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Legal services
Paramedical services coverage
Dental plan
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Vision care benefits
Pension plan

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1962

Year of Formation

The company was formed through a merger in this significant year.

16B

Investment in Site C

The investment scale for the Site C project is substantial.

6–7B

Annual Revenues

The company generates consistent annual revenue in this range.

2025

Site C Completion

The Site C dam is set to come online in this future year.

1968

W.A.C. Bennett Dam

This dam was completed, marking a major infrastructure milestone.

1973

Mica Dam Completion

The Mica Dam was completed, reshaping the Columbia Basin.

Operates over 30 hydro facilities plus thermal plants, linked by 18,000 km of transmission and 55,000 km of distribution lines.
Powerex, its trading arm since 1988, markets electricity, gas, and environmental commodities across Western North America.
Typical projects include dam construction, grid upgrades, EV fast-charging infrastructure, and energy-efficiency programs.
Unusual fact: Mica Dam was once the world’s second-largest underground powerhouse; its construction reshaped the Columbia Basin.

Culture + Values

Committed to identifying, removing, and preventing barriers across our services and programs for customers, job seekers, and employees.
Core value of inclusion, ensuring everyone's experience is inclusive and barrier-free.

Environment + Sustainability

98% Renewable Electricity

Clean Energy Generation

98% of electricity generation comes from clean, renewable resources, contributing to sustainable energy practices.

48% - 67% Emission Reduction

Greenhouse Gas Targets

Committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 48% by 2025 and 67% by 2030 compared to 2007 baseline.

$260M Electrification Incentives

Fossil-Fuel Displacement Plan

Provides $260 million in incentives to transition away from fossil fuels in homes, businesses, and industry.

~200K Homes Saved

Energy Efficiency Savings

Energy efficiency initiatives will save energy equivalent to powering ~200,000 homes annually, reducing costs by ~$80 million.

Support province’s CleanBC plan: reduce GHG by 40% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.
Working to eliminate reliance on thermal generation, minimize SF₆ use, electrify buildings and fleet, install EV charging, pilot hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.
Operating grid with SAIFI 2.18 and SAIDI 6.32 (FY 2023) for reliability in climate-era.
Launched Clean Power Action Plan targeting 5,000 GWh/yr of renewable new energy, adding ~5,100 GWh from Site C dam + wind/solar projects—8% capacity increase.

Inclusion & Diversity

Top 100 Employer

Canada Diversity Recognition

Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Diversity Employers for 2023.

227M Awarded

Indigenous Contracts

Contracts worth $227 million awarded to Indigenous-designated businesses in FY 2023.

Over $179K

Indigenous Scholarships

Over $179,000 awarded in scholarships to Indigenous students in FY 2023.

Accessibility Plan focuses on five priority areas: inclusive workplace, accessible communication, building design, barrier-free recruitment, customer access.
Statement of respect, inclusion and diversity underpinning accessible-service commitment.
Reported workforce diversity and pay statistics regularly.

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