Careers
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 8,700-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.
Marketing Specialist
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as our Marketing Specialist. This is a permanent full-time position with flexible work hours.
About Us
Battle River Power Coop is a cooperative electric utility in Central Alberta supplying electricity to about 8,700 rural members.
We have a staff of 62 employees engaged in all aspects of power distribution from installation to maintenance to billing, all administered from the same office near Camrose, Alberta.
General Summary
- Establish positive associations with the public
- Create all social media posts including graphics, photos and videos
- Compose ongoing material for Battle River Power Coop website
- Write monthly Membership newsletter as well as Staff Newsletter
- Write letters
- Create brochures, signs and other print materials for advertising or information purposes
- Attend Chamber of Commerce meetings as Battle River Power Coop representative
- Maintain Battle River Power Coop Membership Value Program
- Organize and oversee community events
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred, with coursework in public relations, graphic design, social media, advertising and journalism or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to promote public image of Battle River Power Coop
- Good telephone skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Work independently and as part of a team
Hours of Operation: 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, by Friday, October 24, 2025, at 4:00 pm. 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
System Planning & Engineering
Field Design Technologist Specialist
General Summary
- Meet members to determine current and future requirements for small distribution new connects with respect to location, load and service type
- Design for distribution system modifications utilizing in-house mapping software
- Generation of permit applications including Alberta Transportation, county, pipelines, and existing power system owners
- Provide coordination and manage quality control for delivery of projects as required
- Provide customer with service requirements and accountabilities
- Provide/or confirm technical and field information for the design of complex new connects
Qualifications
- Strong project management, customer service and communication skills
- Experience in electrical distribution systems
- Knowledge of and ability to apply legal plans, electrical codes and the Land Survey Act
- Comprehensive knowledge of computer systems including: Word, Excel, Access and MS Outlook
- Powerline Technician Trade or Electrical Engineering Technologist
- Four years related experience in distribution design, surveying, construction, operations of distribution powerline facilities
- A valid driver's license
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