Job Description

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 as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process.
Co-op Student – Project Engineering – May Summer 2025 (Vernon)
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Vernon Construction
Employment type: Co-Op Region: Southern Interior
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Resident
Annual salary: $1,792.24 – $2,257.45 biweekly
What you’ll do
Candidate selection, interviews and hiring will take place continuously from this single posting – this means while there is a
closing date listed, hiring managers will regularly review applications submitted shortly after the posting is live in your Co-op
system. So, we recommend you apply early to get the best visibility from hiring managers.
The location for this posting is in Vernon, BC
Work as part of our Construction Services Mechanical and Specialty Team, specifically the successful candidate will:
* Collaborate with project planning and coordination team and tradespeople to help deliver construction projects
* Assist with investigating and integrating new technologies into utility work environment
* Find and compile information to better understand technical requirements for various sub-fields of mechanical and civil
work
* Establish field trials and generate prototypes of various products
* Assist with development of business cases to replace large scale assets.
* Assist with planning and coordinating of technical sessions
* Assist with quantifying and analyzing various ergonomic and worker safety improvements
As a Co-op student, you will learn and experience:
* Practical, hands-on work experience directly related to your specific field of study.
* Learning and training opportunities, including opportunities to network with your division.
* Learn all about other divisions and initiatives at BC Hydro.
* Take advantage of the opportunity to explore future career options.
At the end of the co-op term, the students will have excellent first-hand knowledge of the multi-disciplined, fast paced, large
hydropower construction.
What you bring
* To qualify as a candidate, individuals must be enrolled in a Co-op Program and have yet to graduate from a recognized
post-secondary institution in Canada
* Completed a minimum of 2nd year of Engineering studies at an accredited university in Civil, Mechanical, Robotics/
Automation Engineering Degree.
* Strong working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
* Strong communication skills, highly motivated and results oriented.
* This position requires a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
What we offer
* As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required.
* All positions will be hired first as a four month work term. For some positions, there is opportunity to extend, to eight
months.
* Students are expected to work at the job location for their co-op role and it is the student’s responsibility to relocate
themselves if necessary.
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.
What else you should know
This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca
Each application must include all of the following required documents: cover letter, resume and transcripts as well a copy of
an up to date ICBC Driver’s Abstract. Incomplete/late applications will not be considered. Please inform your Co-op office
about all positions that you’ve applied to as we will contact your school to set up interviews should you be considered. Only
those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date Posted: 2025-02-04 Closing Date: 2025-02-24
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