Job Description
A workplace powered by you
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 by emailing [email protected], as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.
Try A Trade Program Hire
Number of positions: 3 Job Location: Dunsmuir 10
Employment type: Temporary Region: Various
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field
Annual salary: 24.88 hourly
What you'll do
BC Hydro has an opportunity for Indigenous (First Nations Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Metis) peoples who want to
increase their knowledge about BC Hydro's trades or technical careers. This is a 16 week paid job shadow program to help
determine the right path towards a robust, dynamic and rewarding career.
Our goal to is to continue to strengthen our Indigenous employee workforce and create meaningful opportunities for
Indigenous candidates who want to collaborate within an inclusive and diverse employee community.
During week one, you will focus on employment onboarding and mandatory safety training at the Trades Training Centre in
Surrey. From weeks two to sixteen, you will complete up to two job-shadow rotations with our operations crews responsible
for keeping the lights on for BC. Possible locations for placements may include: Hudson's Hope / GM Shrum Generating
Station, Prince George, Revelstoke Dam and Mica Creek (townsite), Vernon, Lower Mainland / Surrey.
A successful Try-a-Trade Program Hire will:
Make Safety your number one priority at all times.
Learn how to model BC Hydro’s Values.
Read and prepare reports including daily activity logs.
Perform simple non-safety-sensitive tasks that will be assigned to you and monitored by a qualified Manager or Supervisor
in a trades or technical environment.
Obtain exposure in BC Hydro Trades and Technical occupations such as: Carpenters and General Trades,
Communications, Protection & Control (CPC) Technicians, Electricians, Interchange Plant Operators, Machine Operators,
Mechanics, Millwrights, Truck and Transportation Mechanics
Under the guidance of BC Hydro mentors, learn how one of BC Hydro’s trades pre-apprentice, apprenticeship or technical
training programs can start you on your career journey with us.
Be prepared to learn about the benefits of working within the IBEW 258 (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)
Union.
What you bring
* High School Diploma with English 12, Math* 11 and Physics 11. Acceptable Math courses include: Calculus, Pre-
Calculus, Foundations of Math, Apprenticeship and Workplace Trades Math
May have a combination of education and/or work experience, in a trades or technical-related field, and be
Capable of performing non-safety-sensitive work that may include physically demanding tasks from time to time.
What we offer
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
What else you should know
This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.
ca
Once you have uploaded all of the following documents in your BC Hydro Careers Profile, a Recruiter will connect with you:
Declaration of Indigenous Affiliation being First Nation, Inuit or Metis community (Please complete Step 7 in your BC Hydro
Careers Profile)
Cover Letter AND Resume
Copy of unofficial transcripts (High School/GED/upgrading)
Copy of Safety or other training certificates
Copy of Apprenticeship transcripts or Trade Qualification (if applicable)
Date Posted: 2026-04-01 Closing Date: 2026-07-01
For internal use 5238XXXXXX
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 by emailing [email protected], as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.
Try A Trade Program Hire
Number of positions: 3 Job Location: Dunsmuir 10
Employment type: Temporary Region: Various
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field
Annual salary: 24.88 hourly
What you'll do
BC Hydro has an opportunity for Indigenous (First Nations Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Metis) peoples who want to
increase their knowledge about BC Hydro's trades or technical careers. This is a 16 week paid job shadow program to help
determine the right path towards a robust, dynamic and rewarding career.
Our goal to is to continue to strengthen our Indigenous employee workforce and create meaningful opportunities for
Indigenous candidates who want to collaborate within an inclusive and diverse employee community.
During week one, you will focus on employment onboarding and mandatory safety training at the Trades Training Centre in
Surrey. From weeks two to sixteen, you will complete up to two job-shadow rotations with our operations crews responsible
for keeping the lights on for BC. Possible locations for placements may include: Hudson's Hope / GM Shrum Generating
Station, Prince George, Revelstoke Dam and Mica Creek (townsite), Vernon, Lower Mainland / Surrey.
A successful Try-a-Trade Program Hire will:
Make Safety your number one priority at all times.
Learn how to model BC Hydro’s Values.
Read and prepare reports including daily activity logs.
Perform simple non-safety-sensitive tasks that will be assigned to you and monitored by a qualified Manager or Supervisor
in a trades or technical environment.
Obtain exposure in BC Hydro Trades and Technical occupations such as: Carpenters and General Trades,
Communications, Protection & Control (CPC) Technicians, Electricians, Interchange Plant Operators, Machine Operators,
Mechanics, Millwrights, Truck and Transportation Mechanics
Under the guidance of BC Hydro mentors, learn how one of BC Hydro’s trades pre-apprentice, apprenticeship or technical
training programs can start you on your career journey with us.
Be prepared to learn about the benefits of working within the IBEW 258 (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)
Union.
What you bring
* High School Diploma with English 12, Math* 11 and Physics 11. Acceptable Math courses include: Calculus, Pre-
Calculus, Foundations of Math, Apprenticeship and Workplace Trades Math
May have a combination of education and/or work experience, in a trades or technical-related field, and be
Capable of performing non-safety-sensitive work that may include physically demanding tasks from time to time.
What we offer
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
What else you should know
This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.
ca
Once you have uploaded all of the following documents in your BC Hydro Careers Profile, a Recruiter will connect with you:
Declaration of Indigenous Affiliation being First Nation, Inuit or Metis community (Please complete Step 7 in your BC Hydro
Careers Profile)
Cover Letter AND Resume
Copy of unofficial transcripts (High School/GED/upgrading)
Copy of Safety or other training certificates
Copy of Apprenticeship transcripts or Trade Qualification (if applicable)
Date Posted: 2026-04-01 Closing Date: 2026-07-01
For internal use 5238XXXXXX
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Try A Trade Program Hire position is now open for candidates interested in the Labour/Helper Jobs sector. This role in Burnaby offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Labour/Helper Jobs is a plus.
