Meter Technician Apprentice - Spring 2027

A workplace powered by you At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented, inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. 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 by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to help support you in your application process. Meter Technician Apprentice - Spring 2027 2 Number of positions: Electric Meter Shop Job Location: Apprentice Employment type: Lower Mainland Region: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Hours of work: Field Flexible Work Role: $ 39.17 Hourly Rate: You may think that Meter Technicians are the people who read your meter at home but they are not. In fact, they are the people who install electric meters and keep them working properly - accurately measuring our customers' power consumption. Position Highlights What you'll do As an apprentice in this trade you would: * Learn to install, calibrate, troubleshoot, test and repair electric meters and associated equipment ranging from basic residential meters to more complex industrial meters * Learn operating and safety procedures, tool/material use and equipment operation before moving on to more complex theory and the intricate wiring required for more sophisticated equipment * Work both inside and outdoors during apprenticeship – in all weather conditions. What you bring The successful apprentice will have: * High school graduation with the following courses: English 12, Math 12 and Physics 12 (Note: Physics 11 and Electrician Red Seal is an acceptable equivalent to Physics 12) * True colour vision * A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license (or higher) * Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills in dealing with both internal and external customers * Good analytical skills, as the work is highly technical * Mechanical aptitude, as demonstrated through electrical or metering experience * Computer literacy and good report writing skills * Successful completion of related post-secondary courses in Electrical or Electronic Theory that will be considered an asset. Candidates who have completed a two-year Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology Diploma with an Electrical Power option or equivalent are preferred. Please note: Where equivalent status is claimed, acceptable documentation must be provided by the applicant that will show equivalency of courses taken. What we offer THE PROGRAM 42 months of on the job technical training and a series of self-study, competency based training modules. All training is done under the supervision of a qualified meter technician. THE FUTURE There are two distinct types of jobs within the meter technician trade that you can apply for when you graduate, or later in your career: