Co-op Student

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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

**Co-op Student - Supply Chain Category Management - January 2025**

Number of positions: 2 Job Location: Edmonds 16

Employment type: Co-Op Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $1,792.24 - $2,257.45 biweekly

**What you'll do**

The location for this position is: Edmonds Office, Burnaby.
- BC Hydro’s Supply Chain function is integral to keeping the business running and the lights on. BC Hydro is transforming

its Supply Chain to better meet the requirements for quality, safety and reliability in what we buy for the best total cost and
to ensure mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
- We are looking for team-oriented 4th year or MBA Co-op students who demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal,

projects with a number of teams within Supply Chain.
- Working with project teams may include: data gathering and analysis of various suppliers and categories of external

expenditures to support effective decision making, developing presentation materials, and documentation in support of
business improvement projects and/or processes. The student will be exposed to a variety of collaborative and independent
projects, which require prioritization skills and attention to detail. Project work will be assigned based on the needs of the
department and interests/strengths of the student.
- The student will learn about Supply Chain and business improvement practices within the utility industry and be given the

opportunity to develop his/her communication skills, software skills, analytical skills, and professional judgment.
- The student will be a part of a collaborative team of professionals who will support his/her learning, critical thinking, and

communication skills, and provide him/her with an ongoing evaluation process throughout the term. The student will have
access to various training courses (both in-person and online) and the opportunity to observe and contribute to strategic
planning through attending meetings and workshops.
- The student will have the opportunity to go into the field to see various aspects of supply chain operations at work.

**What you bring**

Canada.
- 4th year Commerce/Economics Undergraduate Degree or MBA students with previous work experience are preferred.
- Strong analytical skills, combined with good judgement, and ability to learn quickly.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Effective interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills and the ability to work efficiently, independently,

and in a team environment.
- High attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to take initiative in the workplace are an asset.

**What we offer**
- As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required.
- All positions will be hired first as a four month work term. For some positions, there is opportunity to extend, to eight

months.
- Students are expected to work at the job location for their co-op role and it is the student’s responsibility to relocate

themselves if necessary.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8
** What else you should know**

**Date Posted**:2024-09-04 **Closing Date**:2024-10-06

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