Co-op Student

Keeping the lights on for over 4 million people across the province takes a lot of talented people doing
many different jobs. From working deep in a generating station, atop a power pole, or behind a desk,
whatever it is that makes you tick we offer challenging careers to help you reach your potential.

We’re investing more than $2 billion per year in major capital infrastructure projects to help meet the
growing demand for safe, reliable power. We’re upgrading transmission lines, building new substations,
and investing in our hydroelectric generation facilities.
We aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life
balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one
of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row.

It's our vision to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about
power in all we do.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
**Duties**:

- Digitization Librarian or Archivist
- The goal of this position is to digitize a significant component of BC Hydro's Historical Photograph
- Collection.
- This role is located at our Edmonds office in Burnaby.
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- The co-op student will digitize BC Hydro's Historical Photograph Collection using a Epson flatbed

scanner.- Perform quality control checks on digital files
- Process the digitized items using Adobe Photoshop
- Create metadata for these digital objects
- Work with the Technical Services/Cataloguing Librarian to create scanning procedures
- The co-op student may be asked to perform other duties related to the operation of a special

library & archives
- By the end of the project, the co-op student will gain experience in: working in a corporate library
- & archives; digitizing fragile materials; working with a flatbed scanner; using photoshop; and
- writing procedures.**Qualifications**:
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graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada- Completed a minimum of 2nd year of studies at an accredited university
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong communication skills, highly motivated and results oriented.
- Digitization Librarian or Archivist
- Experience handling archives, rare books and/or special collections;
- completed coursework in preservation, metadata, or digital collections;
- working knowledge of, and experience with scanning software and hardware;
- working knowledge of, and experience with MS Office and Photoshop;
- working knowledge of metadata standards (Dublin Core, MARC);
- outstanding oral and written communication and organizational skills;
- accuracy and attention to detail;
- the ability to follow and carry out instructions;
- the ability to lift up to 20 lbs;
- is enrolled in the MAS, dual or MLIS program.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required.
- This position is located at Edmonds Annex.
- This position will be hired first as a four month work term. For some positions, there is

opportunity to extend, to eight months.
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.

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

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

**HOW TO APPLY**

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