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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 – Geomatics - Summer 2024
Number of positions: 1 Job Location:
Employment type: Co-Op Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $1740.04 - $2191.70 biweekly
What you'll do
closing date listed, hiring managers will regularly review applications submitted shortly after the posting is live in your Co-op
system. So, we recommend you apply early to get the best visibility from all hiring managers.
This position will be based in Edmonds - Burnaby, BC.
As our Geomatics Co-op student, you will learn and experience:
- Perform a variety of practical, hands-on work experience directly related to Geomatics.
- 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.
- Participate in high value, multi-disciplinary project work and gain valuable insight into the organization and implementation
Our ideal candidate can adapt and learn new principles and concepts in a dynamic technical environment, demonstrates a
commitment to excellent customer service, and a strong work ethic.
- Performs a variety of GIS tasks to complete mapping/geospatial projects, including: researching, selecting and evaluating
editing and cleaning geospatial datasets based on topological rules; editing and updating web apps and maps.
- Identifying and resolving source document and spatial data conflicts, and updating information
- Performing data analysis, queries, and cartographic data visualization using a variety of computer languages and
- Assisting with the development and implementation of quality control procedures, visual output
- Verifying and checking data to ensure continuity, integrity and compliance with standards;
themes, databases, spatial products and related models.
What you bring
- To qualify as a candidate, individuals must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Canada in Geomatics,
- Knowledge of GIS systems, policies, procedures, and basic programming methods and principles
- Experience with ESRI software suite (ArcPro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal for ArcGIS, Web AppBuilder / Experience Builder)
- Experience with FME Desktop software or Hexagon/Intergraph technology is also considered a strong asset.
- Strong communication skills, highly motivated and results oriented.
- Knowledge of applied geography, projections, coordinate systems, datums, cartographic
- Basic knowledge of spatial database development, functionality, and applications.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
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. There may be 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
- You will receive vacation days and reduced work week leave
What else you should know
Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume, cover letter, and school transcripts. If applicable,
include a copy of an up to date ICBC Driver's Abstract. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess
your application without any delays. 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 should you be
considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date Posted: 2024-01-04 Closing Date: 2024-01-28
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