Job Opportunities in Canada

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.

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.

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.

• Field Work
• Work on your own most of the time, primarily on installation of revenue electric meters and associated equipment,

troubleshooting and testing of metering installations.

• Other functions include credit work, theft investigation, specialized meter reading and installation of load survey

equipment. Work in these jobs often involves the use of computers installed in outdoor vehicles. Such jobs in the South
Interior or Northern regions particularly, will appeal to those who enjoy planning/scheduling their own work and sometimes
training other metering staff. However, these positions involve extensive travel and time away from home.

• Shop Work
• Work in a shop environment, primarily on repair and calibration of revenue electric meters and associated equipment.

Other functions include acceptance testing of new equipment.

THE LOCATION
Apprentices are trained in the Lower Mainland in our Surrey Electric Meter Shop as well as our Surrey and Burnaby district
offices. Related field practicums are conducted in various provincial district headquarters and will be dictated on an as
needed basis as it relates to specific training, and as agreed upon and approved by the Apprentice Subcommittee. These
areas may include some or all of the following: Vernon, Prince George, Kamloops, Nanaimo, Victoria, North Vancouver,
Abbotsford and Coquitlam. Meter Technician applicants (to become graduate journeyperson(s) must be willing to locate to
any Field Operations headquarters that post a bulletin for a Meter Technician.

THE BENEFITS
Besides having a challenging and satisfying career, you're paid while you learn and have an excellent benefit package.
Apprentices earn 75% of the full trade rate with further increases during the apprenticeship. The apprentice rate is $35.95;
upon graduation as a journeyperson, the rate is $47.93. Additionally, we are committed to keeping our employees healthy
and safe by providing a generous benefit package that includes vacation (minimum of 3 weeks), overtime pay, designated
day offs with pay, disability income, health and vision care, and dental benefits.

• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5.

• BC Hydro conducts pre-placement medical checks on applicants entering certain positions to help safeguard BC Hydro’s

workplace. As part of the selection process, you may be required to demonstrate successful completion of a pre-placement
medical check.

Please ensure you submit a complete and comprehensive application package, making sure you include:

• Cover letter - provide in your online application
• Resume (include street address and mailing address if different, email address and phone contacts) - provide in your

online application

• Proof of pre-requisite completion: copies of school transcripts from your educational institution(s) confirming grade 12

graduation, including the following courses: English 12, Math 12 and Physics 12 (Note: Physics 11 and Electrician Red Seal
is an acceptable equivalent to Physics 12)

• Include in your application a copy of your ICBC Driver´s Abstract - which can be obtained from a motor vehicle branch or

https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Your-driving-record)

Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V3W 3J6