Careers

Welcome to a workplace powered by you

We’re creating a cleaner, more sustainable future for all British Columbians. Want to join us?

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Recruitment process

Our recruitment process may take up to three months and we appreciate your patience. Due to the high volume of applications, only interviewed candidates will be contacted. Once a candidate is selected, all interviewed applicants will be notified of the outcome by email.

Here’s an overview of what you can expect. Please note that timelines are estimates and may vary by position.

Job posting (two to three weeks)

Interviews (two to eleven weeks)

Background check (one to four weeks)

Why join us?

	Belong to a culture that values youWe support and celebrate the unique individuals that make up our workforce. Differences broaden our perspective and help us make better decisions.
	Contribute to a mission you can be proud ofBe part of a team that’s at the forefront of the transition to cleaner energy solutions. We’re working to reduce the impacts of climate change and build a more sustainable B.C.
	Find career possibility and opportunityWe provide training and support for your personal and professional development. Plus, opportunities for mentorships, job rotations, and coaching.
	Discover a balance between work and lifeGreat benefits, job safety and security, and a positive workplace culture all help you show up at your best.

Benefits we offer

Comprehensive, customizable medical benefits packageMental health credit of $2,750 per yearMinimum 15 paid vacation days per year to startFlexibility to work at home some days, based on your job typeMaternity and parental/adoption leave top-upA guaranteed lifetime pensionMore about benefits

An inclusive workplace for everyone

We continue to support shared goals with the Province of B.C. to advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and support accessibility in our services to customers. We invite candidates who bring a diversity of thought, skills, and experiences to help us design plans and actions to tackle these challenges.

Our commitments related to respect, inclusion and diversity

Learn about our employee networks

Supporting women in skilled trades

Career support programs

Indigenous career explorationPersonalized support to help Indigenous candidates explore their skills in relation to BC Hydro roles.

Indigenous employment
and scholarshipsExplore Indigenous work placement opportunities, scholarships and more.

Apprenticeships, training,
and co-opsStudents and recent graduates gain hands-on experience and on-the-job training for a rewarding career.

Featured job opportunities

Customer serviceBe part of an innovative team of representatives supporting our customers across B.C.Explore this team

EngineeringApply your expertise to ensure our system and assets are reliable, optimized and able to support B.C.’s increasing demand.

Skilled tradesYour experience and skills can power our province. We’re looking for qualified electrical and non-electrical tradespeople.

An award-winning workplace

Life at BC Hydro

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