Business Co-op, Conservation & Energy Management Position at FortisBC Energy Inc.
I am currently in my fourth co-op work term in the Business Co-op, Conservation & Energy Management position at FortisBC Energy Inc. in Surrey, BC.
Some of my responsibilities include initiating the first steps of processing rebate applications for multiple programs, sorting through mail-in rebate applications, and assisting with various tasks for the Conservation & Energy Management department. I am also taking part in an onboarding experience project where I get to review the current onboarding procedure for new employees and make recommendations to improve the overall onboarding experience for future new employees joining FortisBC.
Working in the Business Co-op position is a valuable experience because I now realize the variety of approaches to dealing with environmental issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, especially from business and management perspectives. The fact that customers can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by installing high-efficient appliances is great, and FortisBC offering rebates on those high efficiency appliances makes it even better.
I was able to work in this position at FortisBC because of my co-op status as a student in Forestry Co-op. Being part of the Forestry Co-op program has given me opportunities to develop essential job skills while working at different companies as an undergraduate student.