Why Work for BC Hydro

BC Hydro makes Canada's Top 100 Employers list

BC Hydro has been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2010.

Among the reasons given for BC Hydro's selection include: a general benefit pension plan; a phased-in retirement work option; a technologist-in-training program; in-house apprenticeship programs; maternity top-up benefits to employees who are new mothers.

Learn more about the Canada's Top 100 Employers list and why BC Hydro was chosen.

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.

We 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.

Employee 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.

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