Apprentice Powerline Technician

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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

Note:

• If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. 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 îyârhe Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney, and home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, 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.

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