technical writer Surrey
Job description
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Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come
in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our
customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond
during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.
Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a
solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.
We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be
ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we
build an even cleaner B.C.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:
- Develops competency profile charts, course/program profiles or outlines, curricula, training
needs assessment process. Provides formal needs assessment services for the organization.
- Designs instructional packages or training modules; determines specific learning tasks, sub
measures following adult education principles; integrates delivery techniques to enhance
classroom based, e-learning and other instructional delivery methods.
- Applies current adult education concepts and learning approaches to curriculum projects such
and variations in the presentation of material.
- Demonstrates effective learning materials presentations skills such as: creative training materials
classroom, and other delivery tools.
- Develops and establishes standardized curricula format and templates for course material and
such as: e-learning systems, distance education, self-study packages etc.
- Conducts research on trends in learning and development methodologies; updates, revises and
- Prepares, maintains and updates training and instructional website.
- Designs and develops instructional materials and technical documentation for large complex
- Liaises and works with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to: identify objectives, gather material,
audiences; writes, revises and edits training, work process and procedure documents from
information provided by SME’s. Analyzes material for: logic, completeness, focus, clarity,
grammar, spelling and punctuation. Consults with SME’s and Technical Trades Trainers to ensure
accuracy and relevance of content to training; works with and facilities design teams and ensures
timely development of training modules.
- Performs minor duties related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.
- Bachelor level university degree program in Education, English, Science or a related field; plus
training needs assessment methods, instructional material and package development, interactive
delivery methods, instructional evaluation assessment and evaluation methods, project
management, research methods has been gained.
OR
- Certificate/Diploma in Instructional Design and/or curriculum development (such as Certificate in
program; plus six (6) years of experience in an adult training design and development role where
experience in training needs assessment methods, instructional material and package
development, interactive delivery methods, instructional evaluation assessment and evaluation
methods, project management, research methods has been gained.
- Experience designing and developing trades, technical, safety related training or eLearning are
- Experience using eLearning course authoring tools (such as Articulate Storyline) is considered
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE).
http://moveuptogether.ca
- This is a MoveUP Group 10 Full-Time Temporary (FTT) opportunity on the team headquartered
- This position is considered a Hybrid position which requires 2 in office days at the Trades
- A class 5 driver’s license in good standing is desired however the work locations are accessible
required.
- As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test or complete an
design work; a portfolio of various instructional design projects to gauge instructional design skill.
- Normal office conditions.
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@
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
Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your
certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the
necessary information to assess your application without any delays.
Date Posted: 2023-05-31 Closing Date: 2023-06-20
About BC Hydro
CEO: Jessica McDonald
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Self-employed
Website: www.bchydro.com
