PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Week One:
Participants will work in indoor and outdoor classroom settings with computers. Candidates will also need to have the
ability to:
work on a computer
live independently, if required, for the job placements
learn and understand related safety regulations
be professional with verbal and written communication skills and good with people.
Weeks two to 16:
- Depending on the rotations selected, candidates may:
Spend time exposed to all weather conditions
Spend the majority of the day on feet on rough terrain
Work at different sites daily
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong interest in the trade or technical team they are placed in.
Candidates who have accumulated some trades or technical experience or are currently enrolled in a trades or technical
entry-level foundations or apprenticeship program are encouraged to apply
These positions are also open to candidates who are looking to change careers towards a trade or technical-related
occupation.
For candidates who live in remote communities, it is considered an asset to have a valid clean ICBC Class 7N or 5 Driver’s
License in order to commute to and from work each day.
- This is a full-time temporary paid position for 16 weeks with multiple start dates. We encourage Indigenous candidates to
apply with all required documents as soon as possible.
- For the mandatory safety training in Surrey in weeks one, travel and accommodation costs will be covered and arranged
by BC Hydro for those participants who live outside the Lower Mainland.
- NOTE: Candidates who do not yet meet all the qualifications and are able to demonstrate a willingness to pursue
completion for the pre-requisites for one of our Pre-Apprenticeship or Apprenticeship Programs (i.e. High School
Graduation, GED or Adult Dogwood with: English 12, Math 12 and Physics 12), will also be considered.
- For more information about our Try A Trade Program for Indigenous candidates, please visit our website: https://www.
bchydro.com/community/indigenous-relations/opportunities/individuals/skills-training.html
- For more information about BC Hydro Apprenticeship and Technical Programs: https://www.bchydro.com/toolbar/careers/
apprenticeships-training.html
- The Try A Trade program is governed by the BC Hydro / IBEW 258 Collective Agreement 258 MOU #20
Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada V3W 3G2
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8
This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.
ca
