Try A Technical Program
We have an opportunity for Indigenous peoples (First Nations Status/Non-Status, Inuit and Metis) who are interested in pursuing a technical / professional role at BC Hydro and are looking for insight on how to get started.
This is a full time (37.5) 16-week paid job shadow opportunity in which there will be 1-2 rotations with teams that most closely compliment your long term career goals.
During week one:
You will focus on onboarding and mandatory safety training at our Burnaby Head Office (near Edmonds Skytrain Station). Weeks two to sixteen: You will complete one or two job-shadow rotations which may include: Instructional Designers, Training Operations, Contract Management, Customer Care, Operations or Engineering, Materials Management, Human Resources, Indigenous Relations. Placements are made close to your home location.
As a successful Try-a-Technical Program employee you will:
* Make Safety your number one priority at all times.
* Learn how to model BC Hydro's Values.
* Read and prepare reports including daily activity logs of your progress.
* Perform non-safety-sensitive tasks that will be assigned to you and monitored by a qualified Manager or Supervisor in an office setting and/or technical environment.
* Under the guidance of BC Hydro mentors, learn how one of BC Hydro's technical training programs can start you on your career journey with us.
* Be prepared to learn about the benefits of working within the Move Up Union.
BC Hydro
6911 Southpoint Drive
Burnaby
British Columbia Canada
www.bchydro.com
