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| Company Name: |
BC Hydro |
| Job Title: |
Apprentice Electrician |
| Term: |
Full Time |
| Category: |
Trades |
| Country: |
Canada |
| City/State: |
Various, BC |
| Description: |
Apprentice Electrician
Job Number: 620590
Number of Positions: 7
Category: Skilled Trades
City: Various, B.C.
Posted Date: Feb 05, 2010
Closing Date: Feb 26, 2010
Your passion lies in making a difference. By moving beyond the expected, you help make our world a better place. These are values we respect and seek out in employees. As the demand for electricity grows, so does our need for more bright minds to join our team. Together, we can build our community, foster conservation and deliver clean, reliable energy solutions for today, tomorrow and generations to come.
DUTIES: The successful candidate will:
Learn to install, test, operate, maintain and repair electrical apparatus such as transformers and breakers on our electrical system
Learn operating and safety procedures, tool/material use and equipment operation before moving on to more complex technical skills and challenging assignments
Work in switching, substations and generating stations
Work outdoors quite often, sometimes climbing ladders and substation structures of varying heights or working out of a man lift
Sometimes work in confined spaces
Handle large, bulky and sometimes heavy materials or equipment
Share the satisfaction of helping restore power to customers at any time of the day or night.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have:
High school graduation with the following courses: English 12, Math 12 and Physics 12 or equivalent, or higher College or University level
Where equivalent or higher status is claimed, acceptable documentation must be provided by the applicant that will show equivalency or a higher level of courses taken
Applicants must be in good health, including normal colour vision and adequate hearing, vision and strength, and have a mechanical aptitude
While upper body strength is required, both men and women can develop this through a weight training program before joining an apprenticeship
Applicants must have a valid Class 5 BC driver´s license.
Please note: Where equivalent status is claimed, acceptable documentation must be provided by the applicant that will show equivalency of courses taken. Either a letter from your place of education or your instructor indicating the course(s) and stating that the course(s) taken would be considered equivalent to or better than a grade 12 level.
ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME AND TRANSCRIPTS ISSUED BY THEIR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION DEMONSTRATING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION INCLUDING MATH 12, ENGLISH 12 AND PHYSICS 12 EQUIVALENCY OR BETTER.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
After satisfactory completion of a probationary period, Apprentices will be required to become indentured and follow a course of study. Applicants must be prepared to move from location to location within the province as required by the program. Continued satisfactory performance both in respect to the work and study program will be required or apprentices will be removed from the program.
Length of the program is four (4) years.
Interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and internal and external customers is an essential factor in the selection process.
The Program
48 months of on the job and in school technical training (10 weeks/year). The apprentice is also expected to complete 3-4 rotations across the province over the duration of the 48 months program.
Physical testing is part of the selection process.
The Future
When you graduate, you can apply for Electrician jobs anywhere in the BC Hydro system.
The Location
Apprentices are provided with the opportunity to work in 3-4 headquarters, usually starting out in substations and moving to the larger generating stations over 4 years. Typical locations include Victoria, Campbell River, Lower Mainland, Cranbrook, Bridge River, Mica Creek, Prince George and Hudson's Hope.
The Benefits
Besides having a challenging and satisfying career, you're paid while you learn and have an excellent benefit package. Apprentices earn 75% of the full trade rate with further increases during the apprenticeship. The starting apprentice rate is $26.24. The journey rate is $34.99.
The Demands
This Trade will interest those who enjoy working outdoors, performing hands on physical work. Familiarity with industrial tools/equipment would be helpful. Most positions involve use of computers as well.
Please ensure you submit a complete and comprehensive application package, making sure you include:
Cover letter
Resume (include street address and mailing address if different, email address and phone contacts)
Proof of pre-requisite completion: copies of school transcripts from your educational institution confirming grade 12 graduation, including English 12, Physics 12, and Math 12.
Copies of post-secondary (or trade school) transcripts (if applicable).
Include in your application a copy of your ICBC Driver's Abstract and Claims History [2 documents]; - which can be obtained from a motor vehicle branch or by calling Public Information at 604-661-2800 or 1-800-663-3051
Please attach to your online application quoting job number 620590 and job title Apprentice Electrician by Friday, February 26.
Please ensure you include ALL of the above in your application package, incomplete or late applications cannot be processed.
At BC Hydro, our vision For Generations is about working together to make a difference for the future of all British Columbians. To achieve this goal, we live by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Service, Accountability and Teamwork.
Safety - we integrate safety into everything we do
Integrity - we are fair, honest, open and straightforward
Service - we seek solutions and build relationships
Accountability - we take responsibility for our actions
Teamwork - we work together to achieve results
If you share our values and are ready to join a great team, we'd love to hear from you!
BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.
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| Salary: |
BOE / Hourly |
| Application Instructions: |
Apply online |
| Company Careers Page: |
https://wwe1.bchydro.com/csbsites/bchydro/JobDescription.asp?JobNumber=620590&?SuperCategoryCode=14201 |
| Post Date: |
February 8th, 2010 |
| Close Date: |
February 26, 2010 |
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