Posted 11 days ago
System Operator, Distribution (Junior)
@ SaskPower
Regina, Saskatchewan
Overview
SaskPower is hiring a junior System Operator for its Distribution team at the RE Region Service Centre, a full-time permanent role on a 24/7 shift schedule. The operator monitors and controls switchboards to manage power flow, coordinates switching for maintenance and restoration, and issues permits. The position is safety-sensitive and requires mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor electrical control centre switchboards
- Coordinate power loads and line voltages during daily operations
- Issue Permitting System permits to maintenance personnel
- Monitor station instruments and alarms for outages and faults
- Complete station records, logs and reports
Requirements summary:
- Engineering, business or computer science degree or diploma, or equivalent
- Electrical trade certificate or diploma
- Third Class Power Engineer certificate
- Three years of high-voltage or grid operations experience
- Ability to work shift work in an enclosed environment
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Third Class Power Engineer's Certificate, Valid Third Class License |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred), Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration |
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SaskPower
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Powering our Future
Full company description
Since 1929, we've delivered power throughout Saskatchewan. Today, we strive to serve an increasingly diverse and sophisticated customer base of over 550,000 customers. Our team of dedicated employees is made up of over 3,100 permanent full-time employees. We manage over $13 billion in generation, transmission and distribution assets. Our power comes from: • 3 coal-fired power stations – 1,389 MW • 5 hydroelectric stations – 863 MW • 9 wind facilities – 818 MW • 3 solar facilities – 103 MW • 11 natural gas stations – 2,434 MW • import power purchase agreements – 290 MW • small independent power producers – 33 MW Our total available generation capacity is 5,930 MW. Our network serves a large geographic area and widely dispersed population. We maintain more than 160,000 kilometres of power lines, 59 high voltage switching stations and 200 distribution substations. We also have interconnections at the Manitoba, Alberta and North Dakota borders. *Information as of Mar. 2025
- LinkedIn followers
- 40,375
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,844
- Reported office locations
- 2025 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 0S1, CA
- Other recorded names
- SaskPower
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Since 1929, we've delivered power throughout Saskatchewan. Today, we strive to serve an increasingly diverse and sophisticated customer base of over 550,000 customers. Our team of dedicated employees is made up of over 3,100 permanent full-time employees. We manage over $13 billion in generation, transmission and distribution assets. Our power comes from: • 3 coal-fired power stations – 1,389 MW • 5 hydroelectric…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 29 |
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Location - SaskPower RE Region Service Centre
Permanent - Full Time
We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a team committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages to our employees. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn’t shy away from a good challenge, join us!
Apply no later than 11/10/2026 to be considered for this opportunity.
This is a safety-sensitive position, the successful candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing to comply with SaskPower’s Fit for Duty Policy.
NOTES:
This is a 24/7 shift position.
JOB SUMMARY:
The employee in this classification, on assigned shift, performs a variety of tasks associated with the functionality of the Balancing and Transmission Operations or Distribution workstations, ensuring the optimum level of system reliability of the Bulk Electric or Distribution System. This position is also responsible for coordinating switching for planned and emergency maintenance as well as system restoration while ensuring an optimum level of supply is obtained from the distribution system.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Operate and monitor computerized switchboards and auxiliary equipment in electrical control centers to control the distribution and to regulate the flow of electrical power in the transmission or distribution network
• Coordinate, schedule and direct generating station and substation power loads and line voltages to meet distribution demands during daily operations, system outages, repairs and importing or exporting of power
• Monitor and visually inspect station instruments, meters, and alarms to ensure transmission voltages and line loadings are within prescribed limits and to detect equipment failure, line disturbances and outages
• Create and issue Permitting System permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel, assist maintenance and technical personnel to locate and isolate system problems, and assist during routine system testing
• Complete and maintain station records, logs, and reports
• Adhere to applicable safety and environmental standards, regulations, and corporate commitments
• Participate in continuous educational and professional development, both internal and external and driver’s licencing upgrades, as required by the position
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Utilize SaskPower’s computer operating environment as required by the position
• Direct, coach, train, orient and work effectively with other staff
• Other related duties, as assigned
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma, Certificate or Program in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent AND/OR;
• Trade Certificate or Diploma within the Electrical discipline AND/OR;
• Third Class Power Engineer’s Certificate and Valid Third Class License, or equivalent AND/OR;
• Three (3) years of electrical operations experience with high voltage systems and components and/or operating and monitoring the electrical grid
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Able and willing to follow established procedures and execute them in a professional manner
• Possess the ability to make and implement sound decisions under emergent conditions
• Ability to work in an enclosed environment and work shift work as required
• Ability to cooperate and deal tactfully with others
NOTES:
1. Candidates under consideration will be required to participate in an assessment process.
This position falls within the scope of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 2067.
Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.
At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of fostering and maintaining a workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act.
We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.
Learn more at Commitment to a Representative Workforce.
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Please apply by 11/10/2026.
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