About Red Deer

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a

thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and

fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

The Opportunity

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting a Journeyperson Powerline Technician to fill a permanent full-time position. This position requires journeyperson-level skills in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission lines.

Top Key Responsibilities

• Construct and Install Electrical Distribution and Transmission Systems - Participate in the construction and installation of overhead and underground electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Maintain and Repair Power Lines and Equipment - Perform maintenance and repairs on electrical distribution and transmission lines, transformers, meters, and related equipment.
• Install Electrical Components - Install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, fused switches, breakers, cross arms, insulators, conductors, and associated hardware.
• Perform Line Work on Energized Systems - Safely work on or adjacent to energized high-voltage distribution lines (4 kV and 25 kV systems).
• Set Utility Poles and String Conductors - Erect poles, string wire, and complete related line construction activities following industry standards and safety requirements.
• Conduct Underground Power Construction and Maintenance - Pull cables, install underground equipment, set transformers, construct substations, and perform related underground electrical work.
• Operate Specialized Utility Vehicles and Equipment - Drive and operate line trucks and specialized equipment such as winches, hydraulic ladders, gin poles, and pole-hole augers.
• Respond to Emergency and After-Hours Service Calls - Troubleshoot and resolve power outages, downed power lines, streetlight failures, traffic light issues, and other emergency electrical service interruptions.
• Troubleshoot Electrical Distribution Problems - Independently diagnose and resolve electrical system failures and operational issues to restore reliable service.
• Maintain Health, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance - Follow all occupational health and safety requirements, participate in safety programs and training, conduct hazard assessments, report incidents, and ensure safe work practices for employees and the public.  

As our preferred candidate, you will have

• Possession of a Journeyperson Powerline Technician certificate with Red Seal
• Class 3 Drivers License with Q Endorsement 
• Knowledge of approved methods, materials and tools used in high tension electric distribution and transmission line construction and maintenance work.
• Some knowledge of the principles of electric theory as applied to electric distribution and transmission systems.
• Knowledge of first aid including artificial respiration.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to climb poles and work with high tension wires, exercising proper safety precautions.
• Skill in the use of line tools and testing equipment.
• Good physical condition and health, sufficient physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual and climbing tasks under adverse weather conditions.

Affiliation:   International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 254

Status:   Regular Full-time Remuneration:   $64.38 per hour  Hours of Work:   80 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.

Additional Information:   More than one position may be filled from this

posting.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources

or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools  (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments.  Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be

contacted.

We are a municipal government, eager to meet tomorrow's challenges. Our

employees are the cornerstone of our organization. We are always seeking creative and skilled individuals with the ability and desire to lead in our dynamic workplace. Each of our employees brings diverse experiences and perspectives, as well as unique skills and talents to the job. Our diverse employee base ensures an environment where individual, team, and organizational successes are embraced and celebrated. We strive to ensure a supportive and respectful work environment for all. Employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity within the organization to thrive and attain their highest potential. We welcome your application and look forward to discussing how The City of Red Deer can become your next career choice.