BC Hydro

BC Hydro Headquarters Location

333 Dunsmuir St
Vancouver, BC

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About BC Hydro
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.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 act with integrity.
We respect our province.
We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.
BC Hydro Power Smart
We’re BC Hydro, and we have a big job to do.

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.

Why Work for BC Hydro
Exceptional people doing exceptional work

We're all about getting the right people, with the right skills, values and motivation in the right jobs. And once we get them there, we want to help them to reach their potential.

We do this through offering career development and advancement opportunities, including:

In-house training, tuition and accreditation support
Rotations, job shadowing, mentoring and coaching
Career and succession planning
Comprehensive leadership programs
Employee benefits

We’re proud of our reputation as a company that provides excellent employee compensation and benefits programs, and we give employees the opportunity to shape their benefits plans to their individual needs.

We offer generous vacation and personal days, quality on-site amenities, disability income, life insurance, health and vision care, and dental benefits.

Wellness programs and resources

Our comprehensive employee wellness and family assistance program helps employees balance work and personal responsibilities. And when extra help is needed, we offer invaluable assistance and resources.

Support services include counseling, health coaching, legal and financial support, nutrition and naturopathic services, and family planning. Flexible work schedules and return-to-work programs are also available.

Retirement and financial benefits

We help employees prepare for retirement with liberal contributions to a defined benefit pension plan and a phased-in retirement work option that allows employees to gradually decrease their hours.
Students and graduates
We offer a variety of apprenticeship, technologist trainee, and engineer-in-training opportunities to provide students and recent graduates with the training and hands-on experiences needed to be successful in their chosen field.

Number of Employees in BC Hydro

5,001 to 10,000

BC Hydro Revenue

less than $1M (USD)