Graduate Technologist Trainee - Distribution Design - Fort St. John

The Distribution Design Graduate Technologist in Training (GTT) Program involves intensive on-
the-job training and is designed to translate your knowledge into practical experience. The
program includes orientation training in the Lower Mainland, annual GTT program conferences,
and long-term rotations/relocations throughout the province.

This is a four (4) year on-the-job training program where the successful candidate will be trained
to become a Design Technologist. Successful applicants will be expected to:

• be the main point of contact for customers wishing to obtain service from BC Hydro at

distribution voltages,

• manage a large workload of customer projects, of varying degrees of complexity, from initial

contact to field completion,

• conduct field studies,
• become competent in a number of different software programs related to the work of distribution

design in BC Hydro,

• design and prepare cost estimates for a variety of single and three phase overhead and/or

underground distribution projects such as, but not limited to, primary and secondary voltage
metered services for, industrial, commercial, and residential subdivisions, strata developments,
high-rises, asset relocations, extensions, and end-of-life replacements,

• liaise with and coordinate large scale/scope projects involving high profile and influential

stakeholders,

• perform technical administrative duties, and
• prepare and administer associated work contracts.

Through the four (4) year GTT Program, the successful applicant will progress from low
complexity and high volume projects, to high complexity and low volume. The high volume, low
complexity projects will develop customer communication and project management skills. During
this program the successful applicant will develop knowledge of:

• The distribution network system-BC Hydro's single and three phase overhead and underground

distribution standards

• BC Hydro's civil underground standards
• Primary and secondary metering standards for residential, commercial and industrial services
• BC Hydro's Distribution Instructions
• Distribution Analysis & Design, Gateway, Passport, and SAP IT systems
• Tariffs and electrical code related to overhead and underground distribution construction
• BC Hydro's tendering and local work contracts
• BC Hydro's billing system and application processes
• Surveying
• Environmental considerations, impacts and regulations
• Reading legal and building plans
  

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and attributes:

• A Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from a program nationally accredited by The

Canadian Technology Accreditation Board. Power option is preferred, but not mandatory.

• Must qualify for membership in the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British

Columbia (ASTTBC) as an Electrical Technologist.

• Must hold valid Driver’s License (Regular, full license [BC Class 5]).
• Must be eligible and able to work in Canada.
• Demonstrate the values of ingenuity, safety, teamwork, accountability, integrity and service.
• Where equivalent status is claimed, acceptable documentation must be provided by the

applicant that will show equivalency of courses taken. An official letter from your place of
education is required confirming that course(s) taken are considered equivalent to the BC Hydro
educational requirements.

• Please note that this position will be posted concurrently.

• As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test during the

interview.

• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver’s License: Class 5 in

Good Standing.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification
alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.

We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible
minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively
engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and
while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a
disability, please contact us at [email protected]

BC Hydro has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees to have a full series of
COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of vaccination on request. This Policy is currently suspended
but may resume at BC Hydro's discretion. While the Policy is suspended, all new employees are
required to disclose their vaccination status to BC Hydro.

Flexible work model role definitions
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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home
based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for
each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time
from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.

IBEW/Field – No option to work from home
Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.
Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.
Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week