Why Work for BC Hydro

Exceptional people, exceptional values

At BC Hydro, we're committed to powering B.C. with clean, reliable electricity for generations.

We value safety, integrity, service, accountability teamwork and ingenuity and are committed to helping exceptional people realize their potential. We provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work, responsive management, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive rewards package based on a healthy work/life 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. 

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.

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.

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.