Indigenous professionals in development
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One-year paid work experience and training for graduates
We're looking for ambitious Indigenous university graduates to join our team in professional and management roles. Our Indigenous Professionals in Development (IPID) program offers post-secondary Indigenous graduates a one-year paid work and professional development placement with BC Hydro.
About the program
If you're accepted, you'll participate in two or more work rotations across our organization over the span of one year. You'll also receive training and coaching in leadership and professional development.
You can expect to:
- Receive one week of orientation, which includes an introduction to other program participants and our Indigenous employee network.
- Secure work rotations based on your interest, education, background and our business needs.
The experiences and support you receive will increase your knowledge of our organization and make you a more competitive candidate when applying for permanent roles at BC Hydro.
Our goal is for all participants to find full-time regular employment with us by the end of your final rotation, however a permanent role at the end of the program isn't guaranteed.
AREAS OF WORK INCLUDE | |
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Communications and marketing |
Customer service |
Engineering |
Environment |
Finance |
Human resources |
Indigenous relations |
Information technology |
Planning |
Project delivery |
Supply chain |
Hear from past participants
The Indigenous Professionals in Development program is a great way for new graduates to enter the workforce, or for professionals to kickstart a career change.
For Winter, the program allows him to pursue his interest in energy conservation and have a meaningful impact on our built environment.
Keep watching:
- Cayley – Mechanical engineer in training
- Tara – Making a career change
- Ashley – On-the-job project management experience
How to apply
We're planning to begin our next participant intake process in summer 2024.
Get in touch
If you'd like more information about the Indigenous Professionals in Development program, please email us.