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Battle River Power Coop is a Rural Electrification Association that operates under cooperative principles. The Coop provides electrical distribution for farms, rural businesses, industry and recreation/residential development. As an electric utility cooperative, the Coop offers several advantages that are unique to the coop business model.
Our rural Alberta service area stretches from the Town of Bruderheim in the north to the Village of Alix in the south, and east from the Town of Wainwright to the Village of Thorsby in the west, spanning 13 Alberta Municipal Districts and Counties. We have been providing safe, reliable electricity distribution to rural Alberta for 75 years and serve 8700 plus members.
We employ 60 qualified people who contribute to the cost effective, reliable and safe energy delivery through services including power restoration, new construction, vegetation management, loans, electrician services and utility billing.
Summer Student - General Administration
(Operations Department)
Location: Camrose, AB
Duration: June - August 2025
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Application Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Student to join our Operations Department. This role offers hands-on experience in utility operations and administration, providing valuable exposure to the energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Answering and logging power outage calls
- Inputting outage data from overnight reports into tracking spreadsheets
- Notifying members of planned outages
- Coordinating appointments with vendors as directed
- Logging high-load requests and maintaining appropriate records
- Creating work orders for locates and other tasks as assigned
- Recording fleet maintenance activities
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Previous office or administrative experience is an asset
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and current resume via email by the application deadline to valerie.king@brpower.coop
We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This opportunity is ideal for students seeking practical experience in utility operations and administration. Join us and contribute to powering rural Alberta communities!
System Planning & Engineering
GIS Technician
General Summary
- Identify, modify and sign-off all map changes
- Monitor Data Management Mapping Distribution System assets in both Trimble and ArcGIS mapping system
- Maintain mapping database and ensure that the database is up to date and accurate
- Production of maps for use by internal departments
- Production of mapping files for external use
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years post secondary education and ESRI ArcGIS system experience
- Experience with field data collection software systems such as Trimble or ArcGIS Field Maps
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft including Word and Excel
- Ability to deal effectively with co-workers
- Must have team experience, developed ability to communicate with members of a team and to be able to easily comprehend and follow instructions
- Must work and communicate well with others
- Previous experience in rural power distribution system operations would be an asset
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Hours of Operation
Hours of operation are generally 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Salary & Benefits
Battle River Power Coop offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a positive work environment. The starting salary for this position will be based upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
Applications
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and current resume via email or to the address below. We appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit your resume to:
Battle River Power Coop
Attention: Human Resources
Box 1420, Camrose, AB T4V 1X3
Fax: (780) 672-7969
Email: valerie.king@brpower.coop