northwest territories water Jobs – 69 Openings This Week

Powerline Technician
ATCO North of 60 —Yellowknife, NT
- From $9,931.20 a month
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Relocation assistance
Combat Engineer
Canadian Armed Forces —Northwest Territories
- $4,337–$6,413 a month
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Manager, Naka Power Utilities (NWT)
ATCO North of 60 —Yellowknife, NT
- Full-time
- Engineering
- No university degree
- Business
- Paid time off
Plumber/Gasfitter
Nextreme —Yellowknife, NT
- $45–$55 an hour
- Overtime
- Plumbing
- Power tools
- Construction
- Disability insurance
- Relocation assistance
Quick apply
Environmental Professional/Technician, Contaminated Sites
Stantec —Yellowknife, NT
- Temporary
- Heavy lifting
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Wellness program
- Employee stock purchase plan
7d
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee
BluMetric Environmental Inc. —Yellowknife, NT
- Weekends as needed
- Laboratory experience
- No experience needed
Quick apply
Cleaner
Commercial-NDS —Yellowknife, NT
- $18–$24 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
Coordinator, Water Monitoring and Stewardship
Government of the Northwest Territories —Yellowknife, NT
- $101,000–$121,000 a year
- Full-time
- Relocation assistance
- Dental care
6d
Water Quality Technician
SLR Consulting —Yellowknife, NT
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Janitor I
The Salvation Army —Yellowknife, NT
- $24.72–$25.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- English
- First Aid Certification
2d
Patrolperson
Government of the Northwest Territories —Sachs Harbour, NT
- English
2d
Water Resource Officer
Government of the Northwest Territories —Inuvik, NT
- $111,000–$132,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's
- Negotiation
2d
Stationary Engineer Trainee
Government of the Northwest Territories —Hay River, NT
- $87,000–$104,000 a year
- Temporary
- English
7d
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
BluMetric Environmental Inc. —Yellowknife, NT
- Weekends as needed
- Laboratory experience
- Maintenance
Quick apply
Water/Wastewater Treatment Lead Hand
BluMetric Environmental Inc. —Yellowknife, NT
- Weekends as needed
- Laboratory experience
- Maintenance
Quick apply
Fishing Guide
Arctic Kingdom Wilderness Operations Inc —Yellowknife, NT
- $275 a day
- Rotating shift
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Guest services
Quick apply
Diamond Driller Assistant
Major Drilling Group International Inc —Yellowknife, NT
- $24–$28 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Dental care
- Vision care
Quick apply
Skilled Labourer
Commercial-NDS —Yellowknife, NT
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Construction
Waste Technician
KBL Environmental —Yellowknife, NT
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift
- Travel
Quick apply
Janitor I
The Salvation Army Centre of Hope —Yellowknife, NT
- $24.72–$25.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- English
- First Aid Certification
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Powerline Technician

ATCO North of 60 -
Yellowknife, NT

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Job details

Full-time
From $9,931.20 a month

Qualifications

Red Seal
Class 1 Licence
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification

Full job description

Everyday a new adventure!

Division: NAKA Power Utilities

Location:

Yellowknife, NWT

Relocation assistance will be provided to the successful candidate.

What We Offer:

Compensation starting at $4,965.60 Bi-weekly

Flexible benefits

An additional 5.2% northern allowance

$670/month Northern Allowance

Additional 5 days’ vacation for North of 60 positions

A supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and skill development

Why Work Here:

Skilled trades employees at ATCO are offered endless variety. We are entrepreneurial with a large degree of autonomy and freedom, experiencing new situations and learning opportunities every day. Internal advancement is commonplace, and we are always supported in our career journey.

As a Journeyperson Powerline Technician, you’ll focus on troubleshooting and repairing electrical lines connecting to homes and businesses. Promptly addressing outages and providing excellent customer service are essential responsibilities. Your position is also key to delivering superior customer service and maintaining positive customer relations. Additionally, as a journeyperson, you’ll assist in developing PLT Apprentices and other new employees.

What You’ll Do:

Construct, operate, and maintain overhead and underground power lines, substations, and related equipment.

Install and maintain street lighting systems, adhering to quality and safety standards.

Execute system switching, in line with Electrical Operations Standards.

Supervise contracted labor effectively, ensuring compliance and quality.

Administer maintenance programs and system inspections, while maintaining comprehensive documentation.

Collaborate with electrical technicians for equipment installation and maintenance.

Diagnose and troubleshoot system faults, offering both immediate and long-term solutions.

Handle emergency response and standby duties efficiently.

Coordinate outages and execute switching orders with precision.

Respond to customer service requests promptly and professionally.

Participate in company-sponsored community relations activities.

Maintain and operate company vehicles and equipment responsibly.

Uphold stringent safety and environmental regulations.

Lead, coach, and mentor apprentices and colleagues as required.

Engage in continuous personal and professional development.

What You Bring:

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate.

Valid or eligibility for Interprovincial Red Seal.

Demonstrated knowledge of live line techniques using bare hand, sticks, and 25kv rubber glove work achieved through live line training is preferred.

Valid Class 5 vehicle operator's license; ability to obtain Class 1 or Class 3 Operator's License.

Valid First Aid Certificate.

Previous on-call and troubleshooting experience preferred.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

About Naka Power Utilities (NWT):

Naka Power Utilities (NWT) (Naka) is a partnership between ATCO Ltd. and Denendeh Investments Inc. (DII) representing 27 Dene First Nations across the Northwest Territories. Naka has been providing safe, reliable electricity to communities across the Northwest Territories for over 70 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 6,000 employees and assets of $23 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 http://www.nakapower.com/www.ATCO.com.

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 honor and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.

Date Issued: May 15, 2026 Application Deadline: June 1, 2026

This position is administered under the NAKA Power Utilities and United Utility Workers Association (UUWA) Collective Agreement, Job Posting provisions.

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