Co-op Student - British Columbia, Canada - BC Hydro

BC Hydro

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British Columbia, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Keeping the lights on for over 4 million people across the province takes a lot of talented people doing
many different jobs. From working deep in a generating station, atop a power pole, or behind a desk,
whatever it is that makes you tick we offer challenging careers to help you reach your potential.

We're investing more than $2 billion per year in major capital infrastructure projects to help meet the
growing demand for safe, reliable power. We're upgrading transmission lines, building new substations,
and investing in our hydroelectric generation facilities.
We aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life
balance. We've been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one
of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row.

It's our vision to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about
power in all we do.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

BC Hydro's Generation Stations Civil Engineering (GSCE) Geotechnical Team C, based in
Vernon, BC, has openings for three Geological Engineering students interested in participating in
major drilling investigations of two very large (> 500M cubic metre), ancient landslides located in
the Revelstoke area. The work will consist of roughly one month of office preparatory work
located in Vernon, two months of drilling based in Revelstoke and two to three months of drilling
based in Mica Creek, with the remainder of the second term in Vernon working on documentation.

The successful applicants will gain once-in-a-career experience drilling up to 350 m deep diamond
drillholes through slow moving landslides for exploratory purposes and to install inclinometers and
nested standpipe piezometers. The students will be an integral part of the engineering team in the
field, observing drilling operations, overseeing in-situ testing, documenting drilling activities and
logging geomechanical properties of drill core. Between periods of active drilling the students will
assist senior geological engineering personnel with geological logging, core photography, field
testing (e.g. point load testing) and preparation of drillhole logs.

BC Hydro is passionate about the learning opportunity these landslide projects represent, with
resources in place to surround developing members with experienced engineering personnel to
promote individual development.

Qualifications:

Be enrolled in the Coop Program and have yet to graduate from an accredited postsecondary

institution in Canada.

Have completed a minimum of 2nd year of Geological Engineering. Applicants from

Geotechnical Engineering streams with some hard rock geology/rock mechanics training will also
be considered.

mechanics aspects of geological engineering

Excellent communication skills, proficiency in Excel and ability to work independently.
A Class 5 driver's license is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

These positions are based out of the Vernon, BC with field work based around Revelstoke, BC

during the summer months.

Accommodation and transportation will be provided during field rotations.
A valid Class 5 Driver's License is required.
As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required.
These positions will be hired as eight month work terms.
Consideration will be given to both undergraduate and graduate applicants provided they are

enrolled in the Co-op program.

Drilling will typically be completed in shifts of about 20 days duration followed by time off for 7 to

10 days. Shift durations are shortened or lengthened as required depending on rate of drilling
progress. Students will be provided with accommodation at Mica Creek and with work vehicles
during drilling shifts. Work vehicles may be used to travel to and from Vernon at the start and end
of each break period. Students will be responsible for their own accommodation and personal
vehicles during the Vernon work periods and during break periods. Students in previous years
have secured Vernon accommodation through short-term rental providers, and typically use
drilling break periods to explore the interior and/or return home to recharge.

We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation
to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we
invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We include everyone.
We act with integrity and respect.
We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively
engage with diverse communities.

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