Journeyperson Powerline Technician (Distribution)

ENMAX Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

ENMAX Corporation in Calgary is seeking a Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) for a limited 18-month term. You will work under direct supervision on electrical construction, maintenance and testing of power lines up to system voltage limits.

The role requires live-line experience with rubber gloves up to 25 kV, underground splicing and terminating, and adherence to safety rules and SOPs. A Class 5 license is required with potential to upgrade to Class 1.

Qualifications

• Must meet ENMAX Corporation’s requirements as to qualifications and/or must be qualified under the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act with respect to the related electrical trade
• Must have a proven safety record and thorough knowledge of Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safe Work Practices (SWPs)
• Must have a valid Province of Alberta driver’s license, upgrade as required
• Qualified as Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) and be willing and able to obtain an interprovincial equivalency
• General knowledge of the principals involved in the construction and maintenance of underground cable installations
• Experience in rubber glove live line work (Preference will be given to applicants with 25kv rubber glove experience as well as underground splicing and terminating)
• Knowledge of the Electrical and Communications Utility Systems (E.C.U.C.- Safety Codes Act) and Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations as they pertain to the trade
• Knowledge of Industry standard safe working practices
• Willing to assist and train apprentices
• Ensures proper care and use of vehicles, equipment, and the worksite under your direction
• Work comfortably in underground confined space environments and adverse climate conditions
• Able to communicate effectively to address customer concerns in a professional manner
• Has had exposure to high stress situations and the ability to manage stress effectively
• Possess a valid Provincial Class 5 driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Province of Alberta Class 1 driver’s license is essential
• Working knowledge of MS Windows, MS Office
• Must be willing to upgrade qualifications as required

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Province of Alberta, ENMAX Corporation, A.E.U.C. (Alberta Electrical Utility Code) and Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations
• Ensure proper care and use of vehicles, equipment, and work sites
• Familiar with confined and restricted space work requirements
• As a Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) you will under direct supervision, perform activities related to the electrical construction, maintenance, repair or testing on energized and de-energized power lines, as required up to system voltage limits
• Have skills in live line technique using rubber gloves on voltages up to, and including 25kv
• Perform underground splicing, terminating and cable pulling
• Recognize, assess and control potentially hazardous situations in the work environment
• Function effectively as an integral part of a work group
• Work safely in all conditions and possess knowledge of Industry standard safe working practices
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong Safety Orientation

Technical Proficiency

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Agility Initiative

Resilience Problem Solving

Education

Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) certification

Interprovincial equivalency considered

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

Job description

IBEW Local 254 ENMAX Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT)

Term: Limited Term (18 months)

Distribution Services / Field Resources

ENMAX Power Corporation

Posted: September 22, 2026

Closing: October 1, 2026

Why ENMAX?

We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you’ll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We’re proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, becauseat ENMAX, we’re lighting the way together.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the Province of Alberta, ENMAX Corporation, A.E.U.C. (Alberta Electrical Utility Code) and Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations
• Ensure proper care and use of vehicles, equipment, and work sites
• Familiar with confined and restricted space work requirements
• As a Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) you will under direct supervision, perform activities related to the electrical construction, maintenance, repair or testing on energized and de-energized power lines, as required up to system voltage limits
• Have skills in live line technique using rubber gloves on voltages up to, and including 25kv
• Perform underground splicing, terminating and cable pulling
• Recognize, assess and control potentially hazardous situations in the work environment
• Function effectively as an integral part of a work group
• Work safely in all conditions and possess knowledge of Industry standard safe working practices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• Must meet ENMAX Corporation’s requirements as to qualifications and/or must be qualified under the Apprenticeship and Industry Training Act with respect to the related electrical trade
• Must have a proven safety record and thorough knowledge of Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safe Work Practices (SWPs)
• Must have a valid Province of Alberta driver’s license, upgrade as required
• Qualified as Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) and be willing and able to obtain an interprovincial equivalency
• General knowledge of the principals involved in the construction and maintenance of underground cable installations
• Experience in rubber glove live line work (Preference will be given to applicants with 25kv rubber glove experience as well as underground splicing and terminating)
• Knowledge of the Electrical and Communications Utility Systems (E.C.U.C.- Safety Codes Act) and Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations as they pertain to the trade
• Knowledge of Industry standard safe working practices
• Willing to assist and train apprentices
• Ensures proper care and use of vehicles, equipment, and the worksite under your direction
• Work comfortably in underground confined space environments and adverse climate conditions
• Able to communicate effectively to address customer concerns in a professional manner
• Has had exposure to high stress situations and the ability to manage stress effectively
• Possess a valid Provincial Class 5 driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Province of Alberta Class 1 driver’s license is essential
• Working knowledge of MS Windows, MS Office
• Must be willing to upgrade qualifications as required

Competencies:

• Strong Safety Orientation (Critical)
• Technical Proficiency (Critical)
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork (Critical)
• Agility Initiative (Critical)
• Resilience Problem Solving (Critical)

Salary:

$68.75 per hour (2026 IBEW Collective Agreement rate)

Location:

South Service Centre at 8820 – 52 Street SE, Calgary, AB

Shift:

Regular Days: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. Shift may be changed to meet operational needs.

Note: If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know.

It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.

Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow Must be legal to work in Canada and requires the successful completion of a criminal background check and a pre-employment medical screen (including drug and alcohol testing). Two pieces of valid Government issued ID will be required. Two professional references will be requested. Education requirements for this position will be verified by a third party. Applicants will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract (those with more than 6 demerits will not be considered) and must be able to meet ENMAX’s insurance requirements.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of Indigenous Peoples. ENMAX headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations; the Tsuut’ina Nation; and the îyârheNakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3, as well as many diverse Indigenous people who have made the city their home. We are committed to strengthening relationships with Indigenous Nations and peoples in all communities where we operate, through respect and collaboration.

Please visit our careers page to learn more about other opportunities at ENMAX Corporation.

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For more than a century, we have helped power Alberta, and our communities still count on us every day. What sets us apart isn’t just keeping the lights on, but how we do it. We put people first, act as good neighbours, and earn trust through promises kept, not made. Reliable by nature, we plan responsibly for tomorrow while keeping energy accessible and dependable today. This is energy people can count on now, and trust for the future. This is ENMAX.