Apprentice Powerline Technician Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

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IBEW Local 254

ENMAX Powerline Technician (PLT) Apprenticeship Program

Term:
Limited to Apprenticeship Term

ENMAX Power Corporation

Posted:
July 15, 2026

Closing:
July 29, 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, because at ENMAX, we’re lighting the way together.

The ENMAX Powerline Technician Apprenticeship is a paid four-year skilled trades program that combines hands-on field experience with formal apprenticeship training. You'll learn alongside experienced Journeypersons, work on critical electrical infrastructure that powers Calgary, and build the skills needed for a rewarding long-term career in the utility industry.

What You'll Experience

Working outdoors year-round as part of a skilled crew

Building and maintaining the electrical system that serves Calgary customers

Learning overhead, underground, and network distribution work

Developing specialized skills through hands-on training and apprenticeship education

Working with modern equipment and emerging utility technologies

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

PLT Apprentices will work as part of a team to safely perform work on the energized electric system alongside ENMAX Power Line Technicians, Power Systems Electricians and Civil Personnel.

Receive training to work safely in confined and restricted spaces

Learn skills in live line technique using rubber gloves on voltages up to, and including 25kv

Recognize, assess and control potentially hazardous situations in the work environment

Work safely in all conditions and possess knowledge of Industry standard safe working practices

Install remove various types of electrical and communication cables through ENMAX Network Duct systems and Transformer vaults

Perform underground splicing, terminating and cable pulling

Terminate and maintain primary conductors, quick splice, H Splice, BLR’s, reducing taps, etc

Terminate and maintain secondary conductors and installing limiters, fuse’s, moles on Network distributed Grid system (Energized or De-energized)

Qualifications:

High School Diploma Including Math 20-2 and Physics 20 (or equivalent)

Valid Class 5 (Non GDL) Province of Alberta Driver’s license with no more than 6 demerits

A strong commitment to safety

Interest in hands-on, practical work

Curiosity and willingness to learn

The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

Competencies:

A strong safety mindset

A willingness to learn and develop new skills

A collaborative approach to working as part of a crew

Initiative and personal accountability

Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Dependability and a strong work ethic

Why a PLT Apprenticeship at ENMAX?

Earn while you learn

Structured apprenticeship progression

Support from experienced mentors and Journeypersons

Exposure to overhead, underground and network systems

Opportunity to build a long-term skilled trades career

Salary: As outlined in the IBEW Collective Agreement (based on January 1, 2026 rates):

1st year apprentice – 60% of Journeyperson rate ($41.25 per hour)

2nd year apprentice - 65% of Journeyperson rate ($44.69 per hour)

3rd year apprentice - 75% of Journeyperson rate ($51.56 per hour)

4th year apprentice - 85% of Journeyperson rate ($58.44 per hour)

Journeyperson Rate - $68.75 per hour (Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, participants may qualify to work as a Journeyperson Powerline Technician, supporting the construction and maintenance of ENMAX's electrical distribution system.

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

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