Forbes Bros. Group of Companies

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Building North America’s Power Infrastructure

Edmonton, AB

Construction

201–500 people

About

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a North American utility construction contractor specializing in transmission, distribution, substation, and telecommunications infrastructure. Since 1977, we have grown from a regional contractor into one of the largest privately held power infrastructure contractors in North America, supporting clients across Canada and the United States through complex utility construction and field execution. Our operations are built around construction delivery. With a large internally owned fleet, specialized transmission equipment, dedicated field mechanics, and experienced project teams, we are structured to execute demanding work safely, efficiently, and at scale. Today, Forbes Bros. delivers complex transmission, distribution, and substation projects alongside recurring utility maintenance and emergency response work across diverse operating environments. Our teams work in urban centers, remote locations, energized systems, and critical infrastructure corridors where adaptability, execution, and reliability are essential. As demand for North American power infrastructure continues to grow, we continue to invest in our people, operational capability, and long-term execution capacity across both Canada and the United States.

Open positions

Document Controller

On-site · Edmonton

About Us Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career. Role Details Location: Edmonton, AB Work arrangement: Office-based, hybrid and project/site-based work as assigned, supporting corporate functions, Major Projects and recurring revenue operations. Employment type: Full-…

Human Resources Coordinator

On-site · Edmonton

About Us Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career. Role Details Location: Edmonton, AB Work arrangement: Hybrid, with office attendance in Edmonton and occasional visits to project sites. Employment type: Full-time. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.…

Commercial Manager

On-site · Edmonton

About Us Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career. Role Details Location: Edmonton, Alberta Work Arrangement: Office based, occasional travel to project locations Employment type: Full-time, permanent, salaried. Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Trav…

Site Labour Relations Advisor

On-site · Niagara Falls

About Us Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career. Role Details Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Work arrangement: 100% on-site, field-based position. Candidates must reside within 100 km of Niagara Falls and be able to commute to the project site each scheduled wo…

Quality Control Manager

On-site · Edmonton

About Us Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career. Role Details Location: Edmonton, AB Work arrangement: Hybrid Employment type: Full-time, permanent. Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The Opportunity The Quality Control Manager is responsible for imp…

Lineman Journeyman

On-site

About Us Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career. Journeyman Lineman (Powerline Technician) Location: 7553 Beechwood Road, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0Z1, Canada. Work arrangement: Full-time, field-based construction work requiring travel to assigned project locations. Sched…

Project Director - Major Projects

On-site · Edmonton

About Us Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career. The Opportunity Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value utility infrastructure projects across North America. In this senior leadershi…

Apprentice Powerline Technician - Transmission

On-site · Regina

About Us Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career. Role Details Location: Initially based in Regina, SK. Work arrangement: On-site work supporting transmission. Employment type: Full-time, permanent or temporary Schedule: Monday–Saturday, on a 3-weeks-on / 1-week-off ro…

Journeyman Powerline Technician - Transmission

On-site · Regina

About Us Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career. Role Details Location: Initially based in Regina, SK. Work arrangement: On-site work supporting transmission. Employment type: Full-time, temporary Schedule: Monday–Saturday, on a 3-weeks-on / 1-week-off rotation. Trave…

Journeyman Powerline Technician - Distribution

On-site · Yorkton

About Us Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career. Role Details Location: Initially based in Yorkton, SK or Prince Albert, SK. Crews may transition to other projects within the region as work is completed. Work arrangement: On-site work supporting distribution. Employment…

Heavy Duty Mechanic

On-site

About Us Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career. Role Details Work area: Powerline construction project sites throughout Ontario. Work arrangement: Field-based, with regular travel to project sites and outdoor work in varying weather and site conditions. Union: This r…

Yard Labourer

On-site · Acheson

The labourer performs physical tasks such as site preparation, trenching, cable installation, and structural assembly in assembly yards and construction sites. They are responsible for maintaining site safety, organizing materials, and assisting crew members with various construction duties.

Apprentice Powerline Technician - Distribution

On-site

The Apprentice Powerline Technician assists in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground power systems under the guidance of a Foreman. They are responsible for implementing safety policies, transporting materials, and interpreting site plans to ensure project reliability.

Labourer

On-site

The Labourer performs physical tasks such as site preparation, trenching, cable installation, and structural assembly at construction sites. They are responsible for maintaining site safety, organizing materials, and assisting crew members with various construction duties.

Operations Coordinator

On-site · Surrey

The Operations Coordinator manages day-to-day project workflows, including billing, work order updates, and documentation compliance. They act as a liaison between field teams and internal stakeholders to resolve operational gaps and support continuous process improvement.

Senior Accountant, Treasury

On-site · Edmonton

The Senior Accountant, Treasury is responsible for managing daily cash positions, bank reconciliations, and liquidity planning across Canadian and US operations. They also oversee treasury-related journal entries, banking administration, and the implementation of process improvements to ensure strong financial controls.

Fleet Lead

On-site

The Regional Fleet Lead is responsible for managing fleet operations, ensuring equipment reliability, and enforcing safety policies across the region. They oversee maintenance teams, monitor fleet utilization, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Safety Coordinator

On-site · Toronto

The Safety Coordinator supports field safety operations by conducting site inspections, identifying hazards, and ensuring compliance with HSE management systems. They also facilitate safety meetings, manage documentation, and assist with incident investigations and training initiatives.

Construction Supervisor - Utility Construction

On-site

The Construction Supervisor manages field execution across all project scopes, including oversight of subcontractors and internal crews. They are responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance while coordinating resources and resolving field-level issues.

Journeyman Powerline Technician

On-site

The Journeyman Powerline Technician is responsible for the construction, inspection, and maintenance of high- and low-voltage distribution powerlines. They must also provide safety leadership, ensure quality assurance, and support the training of apprentices.