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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
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Co-op Student - Electrical Engineering (GIS) - Fall September 2026
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 04
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
** Please Apply using your computer as this application process is not Mobile compatible. Mobile application may result in
your resume, letters, transcript attachments not uploading properly. **
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 of this role will be our Edmonds office in Burnaby British Columbia.
As a Co-op student, you will learn and experience:
- Learning experience directly related to your specific field of study (electrical distribution).
- Learning about Alterations/ changes in 3-phase & Single-phase distribution network of BC hydro and update GIS
(Distribution Analysis & Design software) and generate different GIS maps (Distribution overhead map, Underground
distribution map, Primary network Map, Underground Feeders Map etc)
- Learning about GIS data mismatch & field noted discrepancies
- Learning and training opportunities, including opportunities to network with your division.
- Learn about other Divisions and Departments at BC Hydro.
- Take advantage of the opportunity to explore future career options.
- Provide assistance and support to GIS distribution team.
- Work mainly in the office but may participate in some field work.
- Participate in high value, multi-disciplinary project work and gain valuable insight into the organization and implementation
of large capital projects. Gain exposure to the exciting and increasingly growing hydro electric industry.
What you bring
- To qualify as a candidate, individual's must be enrolled and yet to graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution in
Canada.
- Completed a minimum of 2nd year of Electrical Engineering Degree studies at an accredited university.
- Familiarity with GIS & electrical distribution components would be an asset.
- Working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong communication skills, highly motivated and results oriented.
What we offer
- As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required. This may include: reference
checks, education verification, employment verification, criminal record check, drivers abstract review, and a drug and
