At BCTC, we offer exciting challenges and opportunities - opportunities that include working alongside industry leaders, ongoing learning and development and career-building exposure to the varied aspects of our business. Work with us to achieve goals that make a difference and to deliver on a promise each and every day; to provide sustainable and reliable energy delivery for all British Columbians through innovation, operational excellence and sound stewardship of the province's publicly owned electrical transmission system.
Current leadership and development programs:
Integrated Leadership Development Program
BCTC launched our integrated Leadership Development Program to develop BCTC's current and future leaders, and provide employees with the opportunity to meet their personal development goals. BCTC partnered with Simon Fraser University's (SFU) Learning Strategies Group to design the highly customized program. An internal steering committee determines the precise program content and structure in order to ensure the program meets BCTC's specific needs and is relevant to participants.
The program is two-tiered: a core program targets employees who demonstrate leadership potential and an advanced program is aimed at senior leaders.
The core program is modular and covers elements of leadership, including communication, business finance and governance in a crown corporation, coaching, decision making and managerial skills development. Instructors from SFU guide participants through the modules, with support from BCTC managers and members of the Board of Directors. Once the sessions are complete, participants put what they've learned into practice, working on assignments that contribute directly to BCTC's operations.
The advanced program covers leading change, interpersonal and engagement skills, implementing strategy and enhancing leadership skills for building a high performance culture at BCTC.
Engineer Development Program
The Engineer Development Program provides recent engineering graduates an opportunity to join BCTC and develop their engineering and leadership capability. On an annual basis BCTC recruits up to four engineering graduates, who are interested in the electrical power industry for its Engineer Development Program. This two year program allows the new trainees to work in key areas of the company in four six-month rotations. The program's objectives are as follows:
- Undertake a variety of engineering assignments that demonstrate progression and growth in the application of engineering principles
- Gain work experience, build on theoretical knowledge and continue with learning and development by undertaking work assignments on a rotational basis in Asset Management, System Planning and System Operations
- Be mentored and work alongside experts in the power industry
- Work towards meeting the professional registration requirements of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist of BC (APEGBC)
- Establish a strong foundation towards a rewarding career as a professional engineer
Upon completion of the program the trainees will be placed in an engineer position in Asset Management, System Planning or System Operations.
Electrical Operator Apprenticeship Program
The Electrical Operator Apprenticeship program consists of a maximum of 24 months of classroom, on-the-job technical training and self-study at the new Fraser Valley Office.
Electrical Operator Apprentices learn:
- About the generation, transmission, substation and distribution networks and how they bring power to your community
- Safety procedures and equipment operation before moving on to more complex technical skills and challenging assignments
- To monitor system operations, rearrange networks and switch out equipment for both planned outages (maintenance, etc.) and emergencies when storms or other problems cause system outages
- The switching and operation of power system equipment in generating stations and electrical substations
- To issue instructions for safe, efficient and proper operation of electrical circuits, providing safety protection guarantees for maintenance crews and other workers
- About the control of water flows at generating stations for power production, recreation and fisheries needs
- How to work rotating shifts--primarily 8 hours and occasionally 12 hours--in a 365 days/year operation while calmly and confidently handling emergencies as they occur
It is assumed that upon graduation, the Electrical Operator Apprentice will demonstrate the ability to take on the role of Load Operator or Interchange/Plant Operator. An opportunity for advancement exists as the Load Operator or Interchange/Plant Operator gains experience, demonstrates expertise, and shows a willingness to learn.