Technician, Construction & Maintenance - NE (Athabasca)

Job Posting : Technician, Construction & Maintenance NE (Athabasca)

Job Category : Operations & Engineering

Requisition Number : 10-24

Application Deadline : Until a suitable candidate is found.

Wages : $39.49 $41.70 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 contractor 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);

andH2S Alive and Standard First Aid.

If you meet most but not all qualifications, you are still encouraged to apply.

This is a Safety-sensitive role with pre-employment testing requirements including a fitness to work, drug & alcohol screening, olfactory and audio metric assessment, and a driving evaluation.

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.
• Comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits.
• 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.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are eager to be a part of our team and make a difference in the energy industry, please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence through our career page at .

We look forward to receiving your application!