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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.
Co-op Student - Mechanical Engineer - January 2025
Number of positions: 3 Job Location: Edmonds A01
Employment type: Co-Op 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
What you'll do
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 for this position is: Edmonds Office, Burnaby.
As a Co-op student, you will learn and experience:
- Practical, hands-on work experience directly related to your specific field of study.
- 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.
- Work as part of our generation stations mechanical engineering division comprising 4 teams.
- Provide aid and support to mechanical engineers engaged in equipment upgrade and rehabilitation projects.
- Locate and present technical information, meet with project team members, and discuss technical options, schedules, and
costs.
- Work mainly locally but may also participate in some field work at generating stations across the province.
- Participate in high value, multi-disciplinary project work and gain valuable insight into the organization and implementation
of large projects.
What you bring
- To qualify as a candidate, individuals must be enrolled in a Co-op Program and have yet to graduate from a recognized
post-secondary institution in Canada.
- Completed a minimum of 2nd year of mechanical engineering studies at an accredited university.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- Strong communication skills, highly motivated and results oriented.
- Some positions require a valid Class 5 BC driver's license.
What we offer
- As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required.
- 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.
What else you should know
This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca
