BC Hydro Hiring for Tour Guide 1 – Bennett 2023 recruitment Job at Bennett

Qualifications:

• Partial completion of high school, plus some experience in customer service, public speaking,

giving presentations and/or leading groups. Completion of in-house training program upon hire.

MOU#83

This offer is for a position that is covered under MOU#83 of the Collective Agreement between

MoveUp, Local 378 and BC Hydro.

BC Hydro’s Visitor Centres educate visitors on hydroelectric generation and electrical safety,and

tell the story of BC Hydro in the region. Tour Guides at our Visitor Centres have an important role

in delivering a positive educational experience.

Our ideal candidates for the Tour Guide jobs at the W.A.C. Bennett Dam Visitor Centre in

Hudson’s Hope, B.C. would have an interest in electricity, customer service, travel / tourism, as

well as a zest for learning and an ability to translate these learnings to our visitors. As a Tour

Guide, you act as an ambassador for our company and are a primary resource for sharing

knowledge on how electricity is generated, the history and construction of the facility, and BC

Hydro’s current initiatives, services and programs, including environmental programs and local

capital projects.

• This is a casual temporary employment opportunity starting May 1, 2023 and ending September

04, 2023.

• Hours vary depending on candidate availability, visitor centre hours, and scheduled tours.

Typically, successful candidates are scheduled to work 20 to 30 hours per week. Schedules are

shared in advance.

• The W.A.C. Bennett Dam Visitor Centre is located on Canyon Drive in Hudson’s Hope, B.C.

• The Visitor Centre is open weekdays and weekends and successful incumbents must be

available to work on weekends and holidays.

• Please note that public transit does not serve this location.

• Preference will be given to candidates that are familiar with the local community and visitor

centre, candidates that are enrolled or have completed a post-secondary tourism program, and/or

students enrolled in an electrical trade, technology or engineering post-secondary program.

• Ideal candidates will have a basic knowledge of the operation, construction practices and

systems/equipment involved in a generating station, or will quickly acquire this knowledge upon

starting employment. An interest in the environment and history is also considered an asset.

• Completion of an in-house training program is required upon hire.

• Tour Guides earn an hourly wage of approx. $22. This hourly rate is a combination of the hourly

wage ($18.74 / hr) plus an additional percentage of 17.58% in lieu of benefits. Tour Guides may

be eligible to receive a stipend of $200 per month payable at the end of the completed contract in

accordance with MOU#83.

** To learn more about our visitor centres, please visit www.bchydro.com/bennett

Working Conditions:

• Majority of time spent on feet and may be exposed to unpleasant sections and areas within the

generating station.

We’re always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation

to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It’s an exciting time to be a part of our team as we

invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

We are safe.

We are here for our customers.

We are one team.

We include everyone.

We act with integrity and respect.

We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible

minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual

orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively

engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and

while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a

disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@

BC Hydro has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees to have a full series of

COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of vaccination on request. This Policy is currently suspended

but may resume at BC Hydro’s discretion. While the Policy is suspended, all new employees are

required to disclose their vaccination status to BC Hydro.

Flexible work model role definitions

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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home

based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for

each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time

from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.

IBEW/Field – No option to work from home

Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.

Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week