British Columbia Utilities Commission

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900 Howe St, Suite 410
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3
The British Columbia Utilities Commission is an independent agency of the provincial government responsible for regulating the province's energy utilities.

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Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):

By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 11, 2025)

Here are some of the reasons why British Columbia Utilities Commission was selected as one of BC's Top Employers (2025):

  • British Columbia Utilities Commission's head office features collaborative workspaces on each of its three floors, shared space for yoga and meditation classes, two outdoor patios, and secure bicycle parking with shower facilities for its two-wheeled commuters
  • British Columbia Utilities Commission offers health and wellness spending accounts ($900 and $500, respectively) -- as well as expanding the categories of reimbursable wellness expenses to encompass a wider range of activities (such as fitness classes and equipment)
  • British Columbia Utilities Commission encourages employees to take time to recharge with a generous time-off policy (four weeks of starting vacation allowance) and 10 paid personal days off, which can be scheduled at the employees' discretion
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    Highlights

    Industry Provincial utilities regulation
    Established in Canada 1980
    Major Canadian locations Vancouver BC
    Full-time employees in Canada 98
    Part-time employees in Canada 2
    Average age of employees in Canada 41.85 years
    Longest serving employee 32 years
    Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), compressed work week, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting, earned days off program
    Long-term savings defined-benefit (DB) pension
    Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
    Health spending account up to $900 each year
    Wellness spending account up to $500 each year
    Mental health practitioner benefit up to $750 each year
    Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 85% of salary for 15 weeks
    Parental top-up (mothers) up to 75% of salary for 37 weeks
    Parental top-up (fathers) up to 75% of salary for 37 weeks
    Adoption top-up up to 75% of salary for 37 weeks
    Vacation allowance new employees receive 4 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
    Outside survey period outside consultant surveys are held every 24 months
    Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 6 months
    In-house training initiatives in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships
    Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
    Employee charitable involvement employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day)

    The Career Directory

    British Columbia Utilities Commission has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

    Highlights for New Grads

    Industry Provincial utilities regulation
    Full-time employees in Canada 51 to 100
    Major Canadian locations Vancouver BC
    Student opportunities paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities
    Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training
    Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes
    Typical new grad positions Regulatory Analyst, Regulatory Engineer, Hearing Administrator/Administrative Assistant, Records and Administrative Assistant, Business Administrator & Front Desk Coordinator, Articling Student
    Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
    Vacation allowance new employees receive 4 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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