Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 28, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,611
Employers: 2,094

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $101,350Across 927 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $38.33Across 323 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $122,620Across 58 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%114 listings
Hybrid: 33%2,204 listings
On-site: 65%4,272 listings

Not specified: <1% (21 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (389), AtkinsRéalis (160), Stantec (158).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Trans Mountain

Electrical Technician - Referral Eligible

Edson, AB, Canada

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Job details

Apply by: Nov 9, 2026
Experience: Journeyman Electrician Certificate (Red Seal, TQ Endorsement, Trade Qualification) with 3–5 years of experience working in an industrial environment.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 19, 2026

Original job description

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Location: Edson Pump Station/Edmonton

Department: Alberta District

Reports to: Supervisor, Operations

Worker Type: Employee

Schedule Type: Full Time

Work Setting: Site

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values-driven individual to join our dynamic team as an Electrical Technician. In this position, you will play a key role in providing electrical, operational, and emergency response support in a multiskilled work environment that promotes public safety, environmental stewardship, and pipeline integrity.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills in electrical systems, troubleshooting, control systems, and maintenance documentation.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the safe, reliable operation of critical energy infrastructure while providing operational support and other skilled trades.

The Electrical Technician will follow a shift-schedule of 8.58 Hours per day Mon-Friday, and an on-call rotation. This position will be based at Edson Station and will report to the Operations Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Install, commission, and maintain low- and high-voltage electrical systems.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits, communication networks, and control equipment, including associated software, schematics, files, and drawings.
Support and perform programming and troubleshooting for Local Operator Interfaces, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and associated control systems.
Perform and document electrical maintenance tasks as defined by maintenance tracking software, ensuring system reliability and integrity.
Take an active role in supporting Emergency Response initiatives.
Complete operational duties to ensure system throughput and reliability.
Analyze, interpret, and utilize graphics and other information contained in SCADA displays and P&ID drawings.
Oversee and assess contractor safety and proficiency.
Participate in the District On-Call rotation, working after hours and weekends as required.
Support and assist other trades within the district and neighboring districts.
Provide operational support to ensure throughput and system reliability.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

High school completion.
Journeyman Electrician Certificate (Red Seal, TQ Endorsement, Trade Qualification) with 3–5 years of experience working in an industrial environment.
Previous experience and training with motor controls, VFDs, high-voltage equipment, and hazardous location installations as defined by the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work effectively in both team and independent environments.
Self-motivated, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

Relocation Eligibility

We invite applicants from outside the position location to apply. Relocation to the position location will be required and domestic relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

At Trans Mountain, we believe in an inclusive, accessible, and barrier free recruitment and selection process for all applicants. If you require an accommodation at any point in the process, please contact us at: Talent@transmountain.com or the designated Talent Acquisition Advisor. Accommodation requests will not affect the assessment of your application or candidacy.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
Competitive compensation;
Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
Meaningful work that makes a difference;
An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
The commitment and resilience of our people;
Collaboration and achieving success together.

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

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Responsibilities

The Electrical Technician will install, commission, and maintain low- and high-voltage electrical systems while troubleshooting control equipment and communication networks. They will also support emergency response initiatives and ensure system reliability through diligent maintenance and operational support.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Journeyman Electrician Certificate (Red Seal) and possess 3–5 years of industrial experience. Proficiency with motor controls, VFDs, and hazardous location installations as defined by the Canadian Electrical Code is required.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance
Troubleshooting
Control systems
PLC programming
SCADA
P&ID interpretation
Motor controls
VFDs
High-voltage equipment
Hazardous location installations
Emergency response
Maintenance documentation
Microsoft Office
Contractor oversight
Communication
Organizational skills

Benefits

Flexible benefits
Pension plan
Savings plans
Professional development
Career advancement

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Electrical Technician
Pipeline
Journeyman Electrician
Red Seal
PLC
SCADA
VFD
High-voltage
Canadian Electrical Code
Industrial maintenance
Control systems
Emergency response
P&ID
Instrumentation
Energy infrastructure
Safety
Commissioning
Preventive maintenance
Hazardous locations
Technical documentation

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