Technician, Construction & Maintenance - St. Paul

Apex Utilities Inc.; Town of St. Paul; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plans

Life/LTD/AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Generous leave

Flexible work model

Safety culture

Job summary

Apex Utilities Inc. is seeking a Technician, Construction & Maintenance for the St. Paul area. This on-site role focuses on installing gas piping, repairing leaks, and supporting regulating stations and metering facilities.

The ideal candidate will have at least a high school diploma, 1 year in construction, and a valid Alberta driver’s license. A unionized environment and safety certifications are part of the package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year in construction-related work.
• Valid Alberta driver’s license with required class.

Responsibilities

• Install gas piping systems and related duties.
• Repair leaks and damages on pipelines and facilities.
• Assist in installation, construction, maintenance and operation of regulating stations and metering facilities.
• Operate construction and heavy machinery.
• Stake projects and coordinate with contractors and customers.
• Perform annual maintenance and leak survey program.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

MS Suite

GIS Software

TelDig

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Suite

GIS Software

TelDig

Job description

Technician, Construction & Maintenance (St. Paul)

Job Category: Construction & Maintenance

Requisition Number: TECHN001627

• Posted : July 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

St. Paul District Office
5102 49 Ave
St Paul, AB T0A, CAN

Description

Job Posting: Technician, Construction & Maintenance - St Paul
Job Category: Operations & Engineering
Requisition Number: 15-26
Application Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found.
Wages: $41.59 – $43.91 per hour

Apex Utilities Inc. is a provincially regulated natural gas distribution utility delivering safe, reliable, clean, and affordable natural gas service to over 82,000 residential, rural, commercial, and industrial customers in more than 90 communities across Alberta. Supporting Albertans since 1954, Apex operates over 21,000 km of natural gas pipelines and over 600 pressure and regulating stations through a network of 16 district offices. If you share our passion for these values and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our dedicated team.

What You Will Do:

In this unionized position of Technician, Construction & Maintenance, you will play an essential role within our Operations workgroup. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Installing gas piping systems and performing related duties;
• Repairing leaks and damages on buried and above ground pipelines and facilities;
• Assisting in the installation, construction, maintenance and operation work on regulating stations and metering facilities;
• Operate construction and heavy work equipment;
• Staking projects and coordinating with contractors and customer; and
• Performing annual maintenance and leak survey program

What You Will Bring:

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum one (1) year in a construction related job;
• Valid Alberta Driver’s license either Class 5 with Air Brake, Class 3 with Air Brake or Class 1;
  • An acceptable driver's abstract is also required for this position and
• Ability to perform all necessary physical requirements of the position.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of MS Suite or equivalent;
• Basic knowledge GIS Software;
• Experience with TelDig or similar software;
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Safety certificates including:
  • Line stopping qualification to level 4;
  • Ground Disturbance Level 2;
  • Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA); and
  • H2S Alive and Standard First Aid.

What We Will Provide:

Apex Utilities Inc. is committed to your professional development and your overall health and safety. When you join our team, here is what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation with incentive program.
• Retirement & savings plans.
• Insurance coverage for Life, LTD, and AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program for legal, financial, and health-related support.
• Generous leave policies, including vacation, flex, and volunteer day for work-life balance.
• A flexible work model tailored to the requirements of both office and field staff.
• A safety-centric culture.

Inclusive Workplace:

At Apex Utilities Inc., we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We believe that our differences empower us to become a stronger team, leading to better decisions, innovation, and business results.