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Electrical Stations Technologist (CPC Technologist)
@ FortisBC
Castlegar, British Columbia
Overview
FortisBC is hiring a full-time Electrical Stations Technologist (CPC Technologist) to install, test, maintain and repair communication, protection and control equipment that keeps B.C.'s power system safe and efficient. The role involves protective relaying, telecontrol systems, and rotational standby and on-call duties, at $62.97 per hour.
Pay:
$62.97 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Test generation, transmission and distribution electrical equipment and protective relaying
- Install, test and commission communication and protection schemes
- Troubleshoot complex protective relaying schemes
- Compile test data and prepare reports
- Provide technical training to others
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in electrical, electronics or instrumentation technology
- Red Seal Journeyman Electrician or Power System Electrician
- Practical experience with generation or substation equipment
- Strong computer background
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Power System Electrician (PSE), Class 5 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical technology, Electronics technology, Instrumentation technology |
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FortisBC
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Energy for a better BC
Full company description
FortisBC is a Canadian-owned company based in British Columbia. We deliver natural gas, electricity and propane safely, affordably and reliably to customers across the province. Together, our more than 2,700 employees meet the energy needs of nearly 1.3 million customers, including 135 cities and towns, and 58 First Nations communities across 150 Traditional Territories. Beyond providing energy, we support the communities where we live and work by investing in grassroots community projects through our Community Investment Program. As an employer, we emphasize occupational health, safety and wellness while striving to attract a spectrum of talent and fostering working environments where multiple perspectives are welcomed and valued. We promote a culture of belonging where employees can connect and grow, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we live and serve. Check our progress to see how we’re striving to ensure safe, affordable and dependable energy infrastructure built for reliability and resilience.
- LinkedIn followers
- 63,175
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,371
- Reported office locations
- 16705 Fraser Highway, Surrey, British Columbia V4N 0E8, CA
- 1975 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V7, CA
- 1290 Esplanade Ave., Trail, British Columbia V1R 4T2, CA
- Business categories
- Energy & Utilities
- Energy, mining, utilities
- Other recorded names
- FortisBC
- Specialties
- natural gas
- electricity
- propane
- geothermal
- district energy
- energy solutions
- natural gas for transportation
- liquefied natural gas (LNG)
- renewable natural gas
- and compressed natural gas (CNG)
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
FortisBC is a Canadian-owned company based in British Columbia. We deliver natural gas, electricity and propane safely, affordably and reliably to customers across the province. Together, our more than 2,700 employees meet the energy needs of nearly 1.3 million customers, including 135 cities and towns, and 58 First Nations communities across 150 Traditional Territories. Beyond providing energy, we support the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | natural gaselectricitypropanegeothermaldistrict energyenergy solutionsnatural gas for transportationliquefied natural gas (LNG)renewable natural gasand compressed natural gas (CNG) |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 90 |
| View page |
Branch: Electric
Affiliation: IBEW
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Salary: $62.97 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: No
Workplace Flexibility: No
Posting End Date: Open until filled
As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.
We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.
Position Overview
The Communications, Protection & Control Technologist is responsible for the conduct of installation, maintenance and repairs on all telecommunication, electrical apparatus and equipment to ensure safe and efficient power system operation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct emergent, investigative and scheduled tests on generation, transmission and distribution system electrical apparatus and equipment, cables, metering, telecommunications and protective relaying facilities by coordinating line and equipment clearances.
- Carry out specialized tests required to analyze and assess inherent faults or conditions including power quality and radio or television frequency interference.
- Compile and record test data on telecommunications, relay characteristic tests and other associated electrical equipment.
- Install, test and commission a wide range of generation, substation and terminal station communication and protective schemes.
- Assess and organize those conditions that must be dealt with in the installation and maintenance of telecontrol equipment such as, two-way radios, repeater sites, microwave radio, powerline carrier, supervisory control, telemetering equipment, telecontrol standby power equipment and security systems.
- Read, interpret and troubleshoot complex protective relaying schemes and determine any corrective actions needed to solve problems.
- As required, undertake cost estimates, basic designs, job planning, scheduling, work documentation and reports.
- Liaise with other internal or external parties to provide technical expertise as required.
- Willing and able to provide technical training in areas covered under job duties to others in the workforce including those at a lower employee classification.
- Subject to Standby and Callouts. Will be required to establish residence as per the Standby policy.
- Perform duties normally carried out by a lower classification employee.
Requirements
- Diploma in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Technology.
- Journeyman Electrical Tradesman (Red Seal) or Power System Electrician (PSE).
- Practical experience in work related to generating, substation or terminal station equipment.
- Must possess a strong computer background.
- Practical experience in the use of tools and electrical testing equipment.
- Must be holder of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
Additional Information
- Standby/On-Call requirements: This role has rotational standby/on-call requirements based on operational needs.
- Residency requirements: The successful candidate must adhere to the residency requirements of this position.
- Overtime requirements: This role has overtime requirements based on operational needs.
- Travel/Out of town work requirements: This role has travel/out of town work requirements (within the Electric service territory), based on operational needs.
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.
To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.
FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.
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