Try-A-Trade
Trades work placements for Indigenous candidates
This program offers you the chance to try two different BC Hydro trades through a 16-week paid work experience program. Training includes classroom learning and job experience placements with BC Hydro crews in various locations across the province. Locations will depend on applicant interest and location, team availability, and workforce needs.
Previous participants have worked at our generating stations and offices across B.C., including Fort St. John, Revelstoke, Fraser Valley and the Lower Mainland.
Here are a few roles that have been included in the past:
- Power line technicians
- Generation mechanics and machinists
- Generation plant operators
- Communications protection and control technologists
- Electricians
- Fleet mechanics
- Meter technicians
How to apply
Try-A-Trade applications are open until July 14, 2024 with placements starting in October 2024.
Hear from past participants
Meet Natasha, an apprentice electrician who got on-the-job experience at our Mica Dam during her Try-A-Trade placement.
Get in touch
For more information about Try-A-Trade, please email us.