Field Operations Training Specialist

Field Operations Training Specialist

One (1) Regular position

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Competition # E21978-2025

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we’re New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.

The Transmission & Distribution Field Operations Training team designs, develops, schedules, delivers, and tracks the progress of training for journeypersons, apprentices, and students in Customer Service, Distribution, and Transmission. Additionally, the team performs field and quality assurance visits, develops, implements, and coordinates emergency service restoration, and liaises with utilities and provincial and federal committees.

As part of the Transmission & Distribution Field Operations Training team, the Field Operations Training Specialist contributes to the development and improvement of all annual training, including a description and schedule for the block release apprenticeship training, as well as a list of continuous training that will be provided to trades people in the regions. This includes evaluating comprehension and identifying areas for improving behaviors, performance, and technical competencies from hire date to certification. This position also includes the administrative/logistical work including, but not limited to, class scheduling, record keeping, training material editing and updating, printing and creating textbooks, maintaining classrooms, ongoing inventory checks, material ordering and organizing.

Key functions include:

- Deliver theoretical and practical training for the certification of Powerline Technicians in addition to other trades, employees, apprentices, and contractors.

- Deliver mandatory training to Customer Service, Distribution, and Transmission field personnel.

- Provide support and mentorship to Powerline Technician apprentices.

Our ideal teammate will have:

- Powerline Technician CQ

- Five years of experience in constructing, maintaining, and operating power line systems, post certification

- Basic knowledge in Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

- Class 5 Driver’s License

The following would be considered assets:

- Experience in developing training materials, scheduling and instruction in a classroom environment

- Experience with industry best practices and standards

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

· Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs

· Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility

· New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security

· Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program

· Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed

· Various options for paid or unpaid leaves

· Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union

· Career development and growth throughout the organization

· Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Julie Rideout Gallibois at careers@nbpower.com.

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, August 12, 2025

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $44.40-$55.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Employee assistance program

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person