Author Topic: Summer Job Op @ Bc Hydro (Read 5086 times)

Chris · « **on:** March 03, 2005, 12:05:31 AM »

BC HYDRO

Position: Summer Youth Trade Hires (YTH) Opportunity
Location: Various

ryanmacneil8448 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2005, 07:18:53 PM »

i dont mean to be rude but what could one expect to be paid? and if succesful in completing the apprentiship what do journeymen get paid im currently a 2nd year apprentice auto technician and young but not sure if i could fix cars for the rest of my life at 23 an hour because that is what the top guy in the shop gets there flat rate and hes been there for 10 years and barely makes 8 hours a day. then you factor in the cost of tools and i cant see it being worth it i know its not all about the money, but money makes the world go round i currently make 12.50 Hr but if there is better oppurtunities at hydro.... who knowsa maybe time for a career change

Chris · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2005, 07:32:33 PM »

if memory serves, I think you will start around $22 top rate is almost $30 plus benefits, its a good gig to get into! If I wasnt already apprenticing at my job I would jump on this.

ryanmacneil8448 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2005, 07:43:42 PM »

what do you do?

Chris · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2005, 07:44:37 PM »

I cant say otherwise I would have to eat a slug.

ryanmacneil8448 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2005, 07:46:13 PM »

but slugs are tasty

Chris · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2005, 07:46:50 PM »

I will tell you if you eat a slug.

Shane · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2005, 07:55:14 PM »

Dood go for the money and benefits...You will be glad you did. You have to do what is in the best interest of your new family.

ryanmacneil8448 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2005, 07:57:16 PM »

are you talking to me or 76bus if your talking to me how do you know i have a new family

Chris · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2005, 08:01:20 PM »

damn if I got a new family and he knows about it I am in trouble, so he must be talking to you.

Needles · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2005, 08:25:57 PM »

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Dood go for the money and benefits...You will be glad you did. You have to do what is in the best interest of your new family.

Its the 'Old man thinkin'.....ya know.................the FUTURE

ryanmacneil8448 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2005, 08:28:43 PM »

word on the street is the provincial gov is lookin to sell hydro like they did to bc rail and i know alot of people got laid off when CN took over where does that leave ppls job at hydro if they privatize (i dont think i spelled that right) im always afraid of job security

Chris · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2005, 08:45:46 PM »

i wouldnt worry too much about it, after you do your time you have a ticketed trade, you can work anywhere then. There is more security there then at your 12.50 hour job.

ryanmacneil8448 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2005, 08:51:16 PM »

lol true but what demand is there for a job like that if hydro is sold? where do you go?

Chris · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2005, 09:03:51 PM »

doesnt matter, these types of jobs will always be around, they cant just sell off hydro and lay off everyone, it doesnt work like that, worst case you end up working for a contractor driving around in the hydro truck, bc hydro is not going anywhere anytime soon, just apply you have a better chance then not applying, and if your still being a wuss about it you could always say no.

ryanmacneil8448 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2005, 09:12:31 PM »

ok ill apply geez your pushy

Chris · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2005, 09:21:34 PM »

telus is hiring as well, if you have any related experience, telephone work, data wiring, electrical, etc, they are looking for upwards of 200 people for permanent full-time jobs, after training you will make around $20 per hour, that is the only place that I would worry about job security right now.

KOOL-AID MAN · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2005, 09:28:06 PM »

I wouldnt bother applying for a job with bc hydro unless you have math 12 and physics 12, just a hint lol

ryanmacneil8448 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2005, 09:45:02 PM »

i dont have physics but i did take mechanics pre app training for a year and am a second year apprentice

Shane · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2005, 07:30:08 AM »

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are you talking to me or 76bus if your talking to me how do you know i have a new family

I read somewhere on here ( I can read a little) about you having a baby. I would say young Family kinda like Needles who is having a baby.. But I know his wife has a good job,

Shane · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2005, 07:33:17 AM »

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i dont have physics but i did take mechanics pre app training for a year and am a second year apprentice

Dood look at other options, UNless you are gonna own your own shop Mechanics is a tough trade... I am not saying quit mechanics I am saying keep the options open... I was headed your was also and quit in the second year.... Look at me now ... I am bald, I hang out with the likes of 76 bust, Hoosier,Geoff, used to hang out with James but he got arrested, so I can't play with him... Just look at all your options...

ryanmacneil8448 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 04, 2005, 10:02:07 AM »

thanks pointblank what do you do now?

Chris · « **Reply #22 on:** March 04, 2005, 10:18:54 AM »

he sells lingerie

silas · « **Reply #23 on:** March 04, 2005, 10:20:14 AM »

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he sells lingerie

for midgets, errr, the vertically challenged.

ryanmacneil8448 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 04, 2005, 12:26:49 PM »

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I was headed your was also and quit in the second year.... Look at me now ... I am bald, I hang out with the likes of 76 bust, Hoosier,Geoff, used to hang out with James but he got arrested, so I can't play with him... Just look at all your options...

i dont know if i would admit to hangin out with those people :lol:

ryanmacneil8448 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 04, 2005, 12:42:07 PM »

i think ill be a pussy and stay in my shitty oil changin job im only 20 now in 2 years i will be finished my apprentiship and can explore my options further then. if this came up 6 months ago i'd be all over it but im signed up for school in may. plus with a family at a young age (it was planned not an accident) i need job security sure im only makin 12.50 but its guarenteed so for the next 2 years im stuck at Greg Gardner motors oh well thanks for all the info though :blush:

Shane · « **Reply #26 on:** March 04, 2005, 02:43:05 PM »

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for midgets, errr, the vertically challenged.

OK first off they dont like to be called midgets dwarfs,elfs, coffee tables,beer holders, they are small people, and Personally try on every thing I sell...

silas · « **Reply #27 on:** March 04, 2005, 07:46:32 PM »

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OK first off they dont like to be coffee tables,beer holders.

lmao.

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Personally try on every thing I sell...

woof. :lol:

moni · « **Reply #28 on:** March 05, 2005, 11:06:53 AM »

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i think ill be a pussy and stay in my shitty oil changin job

can you do both? ask yer boss if it'd be okay to go part-time for a bit, while you explore this option and save up the cash for school?

i know it's tough to change mid-stream while in school, but hydro pays *really* well, and there's an increasing amount of people retiring there. i'm a little biased, cos my dad worked there for 30 years, but it is a good company that has a lot of different areas for promotion/transfer/etc. oh, and last i heard, they also employed mechanics too. something to consider.

ryanmacneil8448 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 05, 2005, 12:08:38 PM »

damn it stop making it sound so good i guess i'll give it a go