Your energy belongs here.
Division:NAKA PowerUtilities
Location:Yellowknife, NWT
What We Offer
Why Work Here:
As a Groundperson, you will work directly with Power Line Technician crews who construct, operate, and maintain powerlines and electrical distribution systems. This is a hands-on field role suited to candidates with an interest in electrical utility work, construction, trades, laborer, and outdoor work. You will handle tools, materials, and equipment, assist with setting up and dismantling work sites, support safe work practices, and contribute to daily crew operations in all weather conditions.
What You’ll Do:
Assisting PLT crews with construction and maintenance of powerlines
Handling tools, equipment, and materials safely
Setting up, organizing, and cleaning up work sites
Supporting safe work procedures at all times
Working professionally with crew members, customers, and the public
What You Bring:
High School Diploma, CAEC, or GED
Minimum academic requirements for Alberta Industry Training PLT Apprenticeship entry
(English , Math , Science )
Valid Class drivers’ license
Ability to work at heights on wood poles and steel towers
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to perform physically active work and travel when required
About Naka Power Utilities (NWT):
Naka Power Utilities (NWT) (Naka) is a partnership between ATCO Ltd. andDenendehInvestments Dene First Nations across the Northwest 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 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, genderidentityor 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 mostvaluable assetacross our global operations. Without each teammembers’unique skills, strengths, and knowledge, we simplywouldn’tbe 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 ouroperations and facilities arelocated. Wehonorand respect the diverse history, languages,ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.
Date Issued:June , Application Deadline July ,
This position is administered under theNAKA Power UtilitiesandUnited UtilityWorkers Association (UUWA)Collective Agreement, Job Posting provisions.