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Current positions are listed below. Content is provided by the employer or search firm, and presented as received by CDA. CDA accepts no liability for the accuracy of the information provided. Inquiries should be directed to the employer or search firm.

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Company: Northwest Territories Power Corporation
Position Title: Civil Engineer (P.Eng.) 
Location: Hay River, Northwest Territories
Salary Range: Salary for this position ranges from $66.22/hr to $80.48/hr, plus location allowance of approximately $3,823 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Health and Dental Benefits, Life Insurance, paid Sick Days and a Defined Pension Plan. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Closing Date: September 3, 2025

To apply, please go to our career portal, upload your resume and answer the screening questions: https://careers-ntpc.icims.com/jobs/1976/civil-engineer-%28p.eng.%29/job

Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Engineering Design, this position provides Civil design, inspection, and project management services, from the conceptual stage through to commissioning, for capital projects and maintenance support activities involving the Corporation’s generating stations and transmission and distribution systems. The incumbent provides Civil technical support for the Corporation’s infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

This is a bargaining unit position. Salary for this position ranges from $66.22/hr to $80.48/hr, plus location allowance of approximately $3,823 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes Health and Dental Benefits, Life Insurance, paid Sick Days and a Defined Pension Plan. Relocation assistance may be provided. Please note this is NOT a remote or rotational position -- it does require the successful candidate to relocate to/live in Hay River, NT, and must be willing & able to travel throughout the regions.

Indigenous Employment Policy - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status in order to receive priority consideration.

We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.


CompanyManitoba Hydro
Position Title: Generator Engineer 
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Salary Range: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $47.32-$65.33 Hourly, $90,677.86-$125,192.08 Annually.

Closing Date: August 25, 2025

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!

Great Benefits

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation, commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking a Generator Engineer to join our Maintenance & Operations Engineering Support Department. Under the general direction of the Rotating Equipment and NERC Compliance Team Lead, will be responsible for providing the expert diversified and complex technical expertise on the maintenance, condition monitoring, overhaul, repair, and replacement of rotating equipment while maintaining safe, economic, and reliable operation of Transmission, Distribution, Converter and Generation Stations. The individual will develop maintenance programs for the Generation Operations plant equipment and lead root cause investigations for the proper operation of station equipment for optimum performance. Cross-discipline expertise will be developed to support all generator power train equipment. This is 24 month term position with Hours full-time hours.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Notes/Comments

May be required to work at other locations within the province, and where transportation between these sites may be by small
aircraft.    

Apply Now!
Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is August 25, 2025.
We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

Please let us know if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process.


CompanyManitoba Hydro
Position Title: Capital Cost Estimating Engineer
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Salary Range: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $47.32-$65.33 Hourly, $90,677.86-$125,192.08 Annually.

Closing Date: August 19, 2025

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!

Great Benefits

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation, commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking a Capital Cost Estimating Engineer to join our Project Services Department. Under the guidance of the Estimating Services Section Head, responsible for preparing capital cost estimates (bottom-up, factored, parametric etc.), estimate change orders, develop construction schedules, workforce estimates, undertake productivity studies for validating direct and indirect costs as well as schedules, and assist in risk analysis for capital projects.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Apply Now!
Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is August 19, 2025.
We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

Please let us know if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process.


Company: Manitoba Hydro
Position Title: Power System Studies Engineer
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Salary Range: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $47.32-$65.33 Hourly, $90,677.86-$125,192.08 Annually.

Closing Date: August 19, 2025

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!

Great Benefits

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation, commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking a Power System Studies Engineer to join our Grid Infrastructure Planning Department. Under the general directionof the Senior Grid Supply Planning Engineer, the Power System Studies Engineer will initiate, conduct, and analyze transmission system planning studies involving generation station outlet transmission and existing and future interconnections to assess whether there is adequate transmission capacity including their impact on the development of the Manitoba Hydro interconnected power system.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Apply Now!
Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is August 19, 2025.
We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.


CompanyManitoba Hydro
Position Title: Team Leader - Generation Project Management
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Salary Range: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $51.34-$70.34 Hourly,
$98,380.88-$134,784.78 Annually

Closing Date: August 5, 2025

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!
Great Benefits

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation, commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking three Team Leaders to join our Generation Projects Department. Under limited direction of a Project Delivery Section Head, you will provide supervision for reporting staff in addition to project management from the initiation phase through to the closure for assigned projects, engage and direct consultants, suppliers, contractors, and in-house work forces to provide services and develop and maintain project systems and standards for the department.

The Generation Projects Department is focused on the following principles which must be demonstrated and supported by the successful candidate:

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Apply Now!
Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is August 5, 2025.
We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.


CompanyManitoba Hydro
Position Title: Power System Studies Engineer
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Salary Range: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $47.32-$65.33 Hourly, $90,677.86-$125,192.08 Annually.

Closing Date: August 19, 2025

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!

Great Benefits

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation, commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking a Power System Studies Engineer to join our Grid Infrastructure Planning Department. Under the general directionof the Senior Grid Supply Planning Engineer, the Power System Studies Engineer will initiate, conduct, and analyze transmission system planning studies involving generation station outlet transmission and existing and future interconnections to assess whether there is adequate transmission capacity including their impact on the development of the Manitoba Hydro interconnected power system.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Apply Now!
Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is August 19, 2025.
We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.


CompanyManitoba Hydro
Position Title: Team Leader - Generation Project Management
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Salary Range: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $51.34-$70.34 Hourly,
$98,380.88-$134,784.78 Annually

Closing Date: August 5, 2025

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!
Great Benefits

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation, commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking three Team Leaders to join our Generation Projects Department. Under limited direction of a Project Delivery Section Head, you will provide supervision for reporting staff in addition to project management from the initiation phase through to the closure for assigned projects, engage and direct consultants, suppliers, contractors, and in-house work forces to provide services and develop and maintain project systems and standards for the department.

The Generation Projects Department is focused on the following principles which must be demonstrated and supported by the successful candidate:

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Apply Now!
Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is August 5, 2025.
We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.


CompanyManitoba Hydro
Position Title: Combustion Turbine Planning Engineer
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Salary Range: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $51.34-$70.34 Hourly,
$98,380.88-$134,784.78 Annually.

Closing Date: August 5, 2025

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!
Great Benefits

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation, commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking Combustion Turbine Planning Engineer to join our Energy Resource Planning Department. Under the direction of the Supply Options Planning Lead, will be responsible for performing staged planning for combustion turbines to support supply planning and Integrated Resource Plan development. Activities include development of concepts, cost estimates, schedules and performance parameters through an integrated planning approach by coordinating staff and input from consultants and other departments.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Apply Now!
Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

The deadline for applications is August 5, 2025.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.


Department: Engineering Services, Water and Waste Department
Designated Work Location: 1199 Pacific Avenue - Hybrid
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $3,640.59 - $4,897.02 bi-weekly, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 6
Posting No: 126087
Closing Date: August 5, 2025

Job Profile
Under the general direction of the Manager of Engineering Services, the Riverbank Management Engineer is the head of the Waterways Branch and is responsible for the management of the Waterways function. The incumbent is the Delegated Authority for administering the Waterway By-law including processing and reviewing Waterway Permit Applications, issuance of permits and the enforcement of the By-law.

The Riverbank Management Engineer also provides technical support to other City Departments in respect to management, development and planning along the City’s waterways as well as other geotechnical matters.

The Riverbank Management Engineer is also responsible for developing and implementing the riverbank stabilization program including the assessment of riverbank assets, the justification and prioritization of riverbank improvement projects and the associated long term capital planning. As the project manager of riverbank improvement and asset protection projects, the Engineer will manage all activities related to delivery of the projects. The incumbent will also be responsible directing riverbank research activities and other special studies.

As the Riverbank Management Engineer, you will:

Your education and qualifications include:

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

  1. Current resume (Required).
  2. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.

*Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Apply Now!
View the complete job ad to learn more about this position here and apply online here.

The deadline for applications is August 5, 2025.


Education

With over 2,000 dams in Canada, and increasing emphasis on dam safety and public safety around dams, a career in dam safety and dam engineering  is a great choice.

EngineeringCareers.ca

The Engineering Institute of Canada, of which the Canadian Dam Association is a member society, runs EngineeringCareers.ca, a job search portal specifically for openings in engineering.

If looking for a job or seeking candidates for an opening, consider EngineeringCareers.ca