Electrical Distribution Technologist

Energize your career in the Arctic!

Find your next exciting adventure in the Canadian Arctic! Join our team of highly motivated and experienced industry professionals as we provide safe, reliable, and affordable power across Nunavut.

Working in Nunavut

Nunavut is Canada's newest and largest territory and has the fastest growing economy in the country. With breathtaking landscapes and amazing adventure opportunities, you will find excitement not only in your career, but in your free time as well. If the thought of dog sledding, snowmobiling, kayaking, ice fishing, or exploring a rich culture filled with distinct artwork and music sounds enticing, Nunavut is the place for you.

Qulliq Energy Corporation

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is entrusted to provide safe, reliable power to all customers in Nunavut. Owned by the Government of Nunavut and operated as an arms-length territorial corporation, QEC is the sole provider of electricity and district heating in Nunavut. In comparison to other utilities in Canada, QEC faces unique challenges as it operates 25 stand-alone diesel power generation facilities and distribution systems located in each of the territory's communities.

Electrical Distribution Technologist-Contract - 4+ Months

Iqaluit, Nunavut

Reporting to the Manager, Electrical Distribution Planning, Electrical Distribution Technologist is responsible for providing technical and electrical system design services to the Corporation's engineering staff, line maintenance crews and contractors. This position supports the Corporations distribution projects including; rebuilds and new builds, maintenance programs, new service connections and/or system improvement projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Liaises with customers, QEC line personnel, and contractors to initiate and implement distribution system upgrades and/or extensions.

- Writes technical specifications and prepares design packages for the procurement of various pieces of electrical equipment such as poles, line materials, cables, insulators, transformers, etc.

- Provides detailed design and project costing for distribution system upgrades and feeder extensions.

- Coordinates with line crews and contractors and provides technical support for capital projects, recoverable projects, and TMI's.

- Works with the engineers to review designs and equipment specifications to ensure projects meet all regulatory and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications Include:

- Two-year diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.

- Three years of experience with design and project costing for medium voltage and utility power distribution systems

- Experience in creating drawings, schematics and diagrams for electrical distribution, metering and feeder protection systems.

- Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and AutoCAD.

Assets:

- Registration as a Certified Electrical Technologist (CET) with a professional engineering body is an asset.

- Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) is an asset.

- Knowledge of Nunavut, the land, language, and culture.

- The ability to communicate in Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun and/or French.

A combination of education and equivalent experience may be considered.

We offer a competitive starting salary range of $114,153.00 to $133,360.00 and a northern living allowance of $16,008.00 per annum. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined-benefit pension program. In addition, subsidized staff housing is available for this position. This position is included in the Nunavut Employee's Union.

Preference will be given to Nunavut Inuit.

To apply, send your application by email to: https://qeccareers.prevueaps.ca/jobs/

Apply in writing by September 9,2025.

Applications for this competition may be considered for future employment opportunities with QEC.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.