Posted 5 months ago
Technician Trainee, Distribution Operations - Bonnyville
@ Apex Utilities Inc.
Bonnyville, Alberta
Overview
Apex Utilities Inc. is hiring a Technician Trainee, Distribution Operations in Bonnyville, Alberta, a full-time unionized role. The work involves operating and maintaining natural gas pipeline systems, responding to gas emergencies, performing construction tasks and documenting work. The role requires on-call duties on a rotational basis and pay of $38.59 to $46.32 per hour.
Pay:
$38.59–$46.32 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain natural gas pipeline systems
- Respond to natural gas related emergencies
- Complete required documentation on time
- Perform construction tasks per policies and procedures
- Represent the Company to customers and the public
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent and Gas Utilities Operator course
- Three years in a related field, one in natural gas utility operations
- Valid Alberta Class 5 licence and clean driver's abstract
- Live within 30 minutes of the Bonnyville District Office
- Ability to meet all physical requirements
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Gas Utilities Operator course, Clean driver's abstract |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record, drug and alcohol |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Apex Utilities Inc.
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Delivering Warm Energy. Safe, Reliable, Economical. Alberta Based.
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Apex Utilities Inc. (AUI) (formerly AltaGas Utilities Inc.) is a provincially-regulated, natural gas distribution utility delivering safe, reliable, clean, and cost-efficient natural gas service to over 82,000 residential, rural, commercial, and industrial customers in more than 90 communities across Alberta. Commencing operations in 1954, with its Head Office located in Leduc, Alberta, AUI operates its gas distribution systems with over 21,000 km of natural gas pipelines and over 700 pressure and regulating stations through a network of 15 district offices.
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Apex Utilities Inc. (AUI) (formerly AltaGas Utilities Inc.) is a provincially-regulated, natural gas distribution utility delivering safe, reliable, clean, and cost-efficient natural gas service to over 82,000 residential, rural, commercial, and industrial customers in more than 90 communities across Alberta. Commencing operations in 1954, with its Head Office located in Leduc, Alberta, AUI operates its gas…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Leduc, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1954 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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TECHNICIAN TRAINEE, DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS - BONNYVILLE
JOB POSTING # 9-26
Wages: $38.59 – $46.32 per hour.
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.
What You Will Do:
In this unionized position of Technician, Distribution Operations you will play an essential role within our Operations team. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Efficiently operating and maintaining natural gas pipeline systems;
- Ensuring all required documentation is completed on time as required by regulations;
- Responding to natural gas related emergencies;
- Performing construction tasks as per policies and procedures; and
- Representing the Company to customers and the public.
This position requires on call duties on a rotational basis to respond to natural gas related emergencies.
What You Will Bring:
Required qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Gas Utilities Operator course;
- Three years in a related field, of which one year involves performing the operations functions of a natural gas utility;
- Valid Province of Alberta Class 5 driver’s license;
- A clean driver's abstract is also required for this position; and
- Ability to perform all necessary physical requirements.
Note: The successful candidate will be required to live within 30 minutes driving time from our Bonnyville District Offfice to respond to natural gas related emergencies.
Preferred skills and qualifications:
- Mechanical aptitude and dexterity when using tools, equipment, and instruments;
- Good communication skills, decision making skills and a strong work ethic;
- Ability to establish good working relationships and provide excellent customer service;
- Proficiency working with various computer software systems including Microsoft Office suite;
- Good judgment and maintain motivation and performance when working independently and;
- Safe work habits and adherence to safety regulations.
If you meet most but not all qualifications, you are still encouraged to apply.
This is a Safety-sensitive role with pre-employment testing requirements including a fitness to work, drug & alcohol screening, olfactory and audio metric assessment, and a driving evaluation.
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