BC Hydro is located at Surrey Trades Training Centre. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Apprentice Mechanic. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. This is a permanent, full-time position.
Employer Name: BC Hydro
Position: Apprentice Mechanic
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $35.95 per hour
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Surrey Trades Training Centre
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Job Description
- The candidate will be required to learn how to install, maintain, overhaul, and repair a wide range of mechanical equipment.
- The candidate will be responsible for developing machining and millwright skills, including the proper use of materials, tools, and equipment.
- The candidate will be required to learn and follow correct safety procedures, as well as understand the operation and maintenance requirements for various types of equipment such as generators, pumps, turbines, gates, cranes, and valves.
- The candidate will be required to work primarily at generating stations, with some tasks performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- The candidate must be comfortable performing physically demanding work, including climbing steel ladders and structures, and handling tools, materials, and equipment that may be heavy or bulky.
- The candidate will be expected to take pride in contributing to the restoration and maintenance of essential equipment, supporting reliable operations.
Job Requirements
- The candidate must have completed secondary school graduation, including courses in English 12, Math 11, and Physics 11, or possess an equivalent or higher level of education at the college or university level.
- The candidate must have certification of completion from a Trade Foundations course for Millwright, Machinist, or Fabricator, which will be accepted as equivalency for Math 11 and Physics 11.
- The candidate must provide acceptable documentation where equivalent or higher status is claimed.
- The candidate must provide proof that shows equivalency or a higher level of courses taken.
- The candidate must provide either a letter from their place of education or instructor indicating the course(s).
- The candidate must provide confirmation that the course(s) taken are considered equivalent to or better than a Grade 12 level.
- The candidate must have a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license or higher, or an equivalent from other provinces with a clean driving record.
- The candidate must be physically capable of performing the work.
- The candidate must be in good overall health, including normal colour vision, adequate hearing and eyesight, and sufficient physical strength. A strong mechanical aptitude is also required.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate will be required to undergo alcohol and drug testing prior to employment due to the safety-sensitive nature of the role.
Benefits
- The candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
- The candidate will be eligible for a minimum of 15 paid vacation days annually.
- The candidate will receive a lifetime pension benefit.
- The candidate will be eligible for a flexible work arrangement based on role requirements.
- The candidate will receive access to training and development courses.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.