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Electrician - NIA Surrey

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: NIA Surrey

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field

Hourly Rate: $ 52.22

What you'll do

• Electricians shall work in generating stations, substations, repair shops and other locations and except as provided for

Power Line Technician, Electricians shall have jurisdiction over the operation of unattended stations and unattended
portions of stations

• Notwithstanding the duties assigned to a Power Line Technician, an Electrician may be required to perform dual radial

switching and for their own work only -distribution field switching, except when this requires the employee to climb the pole.

• A Journeyman/woman Electrician shall switch, maintain, install, adjust, inspect, modify, test, troubleshoot and repair main

and auxiliary equipment and apparatus

• This may include electrical wiring, switchboard wiring, transformer connections, switchgear, bus work, low tension control

cables, electrical and electronic equipment

• Notwithstanding the duties assigned to a Cable Splicer or Power Line Technician, an Electrician may work on single

conductor plastic insulated cables and accessories up to and including 20/35 kV restricted to cables utilizing mechanical
terminations and connections

• Such cable work is not to include work on line terminations, distribution feeders or on lead or metallic cables over 600 volts

What you bring

• As per IBEW Collective Agreement.
• Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement in Construction Electrician or Industrial Electrician
• A valid Class 5 B.C. driver's licence
• Physically capable to perform the work
• Strong commitment to safety, WorkSafeBC requirements and safe working practices
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with employees, internal and external

customers are essential in the selection process

• Good computer skills in a Windows environment and knowledge of and use of email, Internet and other computer systems

would be assets

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• A lifetime pension
• Flexible work model, depending on your role type
• Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.
ca

• NIA maintains 18 off grid diesel generating stations and one hydro generating station
• NIA Electricians work at sites in Haida Gwaii, Bella Coola Valley, Stikine and north Peace Rivers areas up to 50% of their

time. Travel by small planes, ferries and driving is required

• NIA headquarters is in Surrey, when not travelling on trips to remote stations the crew works from the Surrey

headquarters.

• Ability to work alone with minimum supervision
• Must be able to work away from normal headquarters
• The ability to work under pressure and meet production schedules and deadlines; willingness to change and adapt to a

work environment which fosters continuous improvement; and interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and internal
and external customers, are all key factors in the selection process

• In addition to being able to function successfully in a crew environment, the successful applicant should have proven

experience of independent work and problem solving skills

• Previous hydroelectric generation station experience would be an asset
• A written quiz covering technical, safety, and administrative skills may form part of the selection process
• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing:
• Class 5 Driver's License
• Electrician Red Seal

• Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will

be required as a pre-condition to employment.

Location : Surrey, British Columbia, V3W 3J6

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.

Date Posted: 2026-10-14 Closing Date: 2026-10-28

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