Apprentice

About the Role

BC Hydro's apprentice program aims to provide students with the practical knowledge and experience needed to be successful in their chosen field after graduation. The program combines extensive classroom training with on-the-job learning, allowing apprentices to work alongside some of the best at BC Hydro.

What You'll Do

• Participate in extensive classroom training and on-the-job learning at BC Hydro.
• Work alongside BC Hydro professionals to gain practical knowledge in your field.
• Complete required coursework, licenses, and documentation and follow the application process, including interviews and background checks.
• Submit required documents and ensure your application is complete.
• If long-distance travel is needed to attend assessments, travel and accommodations are arranged at no cost to you.

What We're Looking For

• Meet the specific course and license requirements to enter the program.
• Willingness to participate in a multi-stage selection process: application review, phone interview, panel interview, skills assessment, and background check.
• Ability to provide three professional references for Mintz Global Screening.
• Current student or recent graduate eligible for apprenticeship.
• Comfortable with potentially traveling for assessments if required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Offers are sent by email at least six weeks before the program starts; you'll have five calendar days to accept or decline.
• Travel and accommodations are provided at no cost if long-distance travel is required for assessments.
• Background checks are conducted by Mintz Global Screening and include reference checks for three professionals, education and employment verification, a criminal record check, a driver’s abstract review, and drug and alcohol testing. Background checks can take one to four weeks after all required information has been submitted.