Summer Support - Distribution Operations (up to 4 months) - Athabasca

Job Category: Operations Job Posting: SS-26 - Athabasca Number of Vacancies: 1 Location: Athabasca, Alberta Wage: $22.50 per hour plus 4% vacation pay Duration: May 12, 2026, to August 28, 2026 Weekly Hours: 40 Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 Apex Utilities Inc. is a provincially regulated natural gas distribution utility delivering safe and reliable natural gas service to over 85,000 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. Under the supervision of the District Supervisor, Distribution Operations, the Summer Support will be responsible for assisting the Distribution Operations team at Apex Utilities. Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to: * Assisting with the annual leak surveys; * Yard and office maintenance; * Painting stations; * Building meter sets; * Vegetation control within district area; * Assist TDO’s with district needs; and * General maintenance activities. Qualifications include: * Completed first year of post-secondary education* with enrolment in the Fall 2026; * Valid Alberta Driver’s License (Class 5 Preferred); and * Physical ability to do the role. *Post-secondary includes any college, university or technical school. Note: This position is a field position and will require successful candidates to work outdoors. AUI will provide all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and/or reimbursement for personal PPE like safety footwear. Selected candidates will need to undergo a backcheck process, which includes driver’s abstract, driving evaluation, criminal record check, employment and educational verification and references. In addition, as this is a safety sensitive position, candidate will also complete a 25-pound fitness to work assessment, drug and alcohol screening, olfactory and audiometric testing. Apex Utilities Inc. values safety, reliability, communication, integrity, our people, our customers and community, and responsible solutions. 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 to: Summer Support - Athabasca [https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/ALT5001ALTG/JobBoard/f01c1c0c-f160-4650-a77e-59fce3c4fad9/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9ceb55b0-0025-4025-bfce-9491d0d32b3a&sourceId=43737513-66ee-4b3f-9ead-7f5c6e8c0b5c]. We look forward to receiving your application!

The Summer Support will assist the Distribution Operations team with various field tasks including leak surveys, station maintenance, and vegetation control. They will also provide general support to district operations and technical staff as needed.

Candidates must have completed their first year of post-secondary education and be enrolled for the upcoming fall term. A valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License and the physical ability to perform outdoor field work are required.

• Vacation pay

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• Leak surveys
• Yard maintenance
• Office maintenance
• Station painting
• Meter set assembly
• Vegetation control
• General maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Field operations

• Energy
• Trades
• Administrative
• Security & Safety

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week