Manager, Operations

Guided by our values!

Division : Naka Power Utilities (NWT)

Location : Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (NWT)

What We Offer :

Employees of Naka Power Utilities (NWT) are employed by its shareholders ATCO Ltd. and Denendeh Investment Incorporated (DII). As such, all employees are eligible for ATCO’s employee programs and benefits, including :

Competitive Package : Attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including annual retention and performance bonuses eligibility, flex benefits, extra paid leave for the North, pension, employee share purchase plan, charitable donation matching, and more.

This structure allows employees to contribute locally in the Northwest Territories while benefiting from the resources, support, and stability of a global organization.

• Relocation Support : Assistance for candidates relocating to Yellowknife ensuring a smooth transition.
• Professional Growth : Opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and engagement in innovative projects.
• Workplace Culture : A workplace culture grounded in safety, caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence

Why Work Here :

Joining the Naka Power Utilities (NWT) / ATCO and DII team means being part of a community of people inspiring change on a global scale. It’s meaningful work that can only be accomplished by helping each other, as we collectively look to the future. Collaborating and being professional, down to earth, and caring – for one another and for the communities we serve – is central to our core values and cultivates a sense of belonging. We treat people with respect, entrust them to always be their best, and take every opportunity to ensure they feel part of our community.

About the Role :

The Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for all utility operations, including generation, transmission, distribution, engineering, customer billing, and business administration. Reporting directly to the CEO of Naka Power Utilities (NWT), this role combines operational oversight with strategic planning and financial stewardship. The Manager ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective service delivery, drives modernization initiatives, and provides senior management-level input on company strategy and risk management.

What You’ll Do :

Strategic and Operational Leadership

Financial Oversight

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

Organizational Leadership

Stakeholder and Community Engagement

Strategic Planning and Innovation

What You Bring :

About Naka Power Utilities (NWT) :

Naka Power Utilities (NWT) (Naka) is a partnership between ATCO Ltd. and Denendeh Investments Inc. (DII) representing Dene First Nations across the Northwest Territories. Naka has been providing safe, reliable electricity to communities across the Northwest Territories for over years. Rooted in the land and powered by the people, we are a regulated utility serving Yellowknife, N’Dilo, and several remote communities from our Hay River and Yellowknife offices. Through Indigenous partnership, community connection, and transparent operations, Naka plays a vital role in keeping the North connected while supporting a responsible and sustainable energy future.

About ATCO :

With approximately , employees and assets of $ billion, ATCO Ltd. is a diversified global holding corporation with investments in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing, innovative modular facilities, construction, site support services, and logistics and operations management), Energy Infrastructure (electricity generation, transmission and distribution; natural gas transmission, distribution and infrastructure development; energy storage and industrial water solutions; and electricity and natural gas retail sales), transportation (ports and transportation logistics) and commercial real estate. More information can be found at .

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We support a diverse and inclusive environment that values the contributions and perspectives of everyone. We believe people are the foundation of our business and our most valuable asset across our global operations. Without each team members’ unique skills, strengths, and knowledge, we simply wouldn’t be able to achieve our fundamental vision of delivering life’s essential services to our customers around the world.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.