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BC Hydro recognized with two employer awards

BC Hydro has been recognized with two employer awards so far in 2010, being chosen as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers  and as one of Canada's 45 Best Diversity Employers.

For examples of how BC Hydro delivers on employer diversity, see our recent features on two power line technicians from Jamaica and a civil engineer from the Philippines.

See the Canada's Top 100 Employers website for details on how companies were chosen and to learn specifically why BC Hydro made the list. You can also see how BC Hydro scored so high in the diversity employer rankings.

Exceptional people, exceptional values

At BC Hydro, we're committed to providing reliable power, at low cost for generations. We are equally committed to helping exceptional people realize their potential as we reward them with opportunity and challenge. In addition to ensuring that safety is paramount, we value teamwork, accountability, integrity and service.

Canada's Top 100 EmployersWe provide our employees with meaningful work, responsive management, opportunities for advancement, and of course, a comprehensive rewards package based on a healthy life/work balance.

We offer competitive base salaries and pay for performance. We have systems in place for employees to receive recognition for their individual performance and the overall success of the company.

Wellness programs and resources

BC Hydro has a comprehensive Employee Wellness Program to support employees' physical and mental health through: health promotion, the Employee and Family Assistance Program, the Respectful Workplace Program and the Return to Work Program.

Career and professional development

A commitment to employee development

BC Hydro makes it a priority to offer employees a wealth of learning and development opportunities. Our development philosophy focuses on:

  • On-the-job learning and skills development;
  • Manager feedback and guidance, peer-to-peer interaction, and mentor advice;
  • Training programs in a variety of areas including technical skills development, interpersonal and leadership skills training, safety and trades instruction, and job-specific training.

best diversity employer logo 2010Employee benefits

We're committed to providing employee compensation and benefits programs that reward and recognize the value and contribution of each employee.

We recognize that you are unique and our benefits program reflects this fact. We give our employees the opportunity to shape their benefits plan to meet their individual needs.

Retirement and financial benefits

We offer a "defined benefit" pension plan related to your earnings and service at BC Hydro. The greater your earnings and the longer your service, the greater your pension.

Company information

  • Quick Facts [PDF, 808 Kb] on our operating statistics, generating capacity and more.
  • Our Annual Report discusses our financial and operational highlights as well as performance results across the three bottom lines: environmental, social and economic.
  • Our Service Plan outlines the results BC Hydro expects to achieve, along with how we expect to attain these results.

In the spotlight

BC Hydro has five core values essential to the company’s success:

  • Accountability – we take responsibility for our actions
  • Integrity – we are fair and honest, open and straightforward
  • Service – we seek solutions and build relationships
  • Teamwork – we work together to achieve results
  • Safety – we integrate safety into everything we do

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Last Modified: Mar 27, 2010

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