Top Employer: EPCOR Utilities Inc.

Recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2023):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 30, 2023)

Here are some of the reasons why EPCOR Utilities Inc. was selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2023):

EPCOR Utilities encourages a culture of continuous learning throughout an employee's career, offering apprenticeships, paid internships, mentoring, tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions (to $1,500 annually) and a variety of in-house and online training programs
EPCOR Utilities helps employees prepare for life after work with retirement planning assistance services along with generous contributions to a defined benefit pension plan -- and the company's health plan extends to retirees up to the age of 65 years
EPCOR Utilities manages a diverse benefits plan which includes flex credits, allowing employees to determine the level of coverage that suits their personal needs, a separate wellness spending account for fitness-related expenses (to $350 annually) and coverage for mental health support (up to $2,000 annually)

EPCOR Utilities staff members (Photo credit: Nancy Critchley)

Highlights

Industry	Electric power distribution and water treatment services
Established in Canada	1996
Major Canadian locations	French Creek BC, Fort McMurray AB, Okotoks AB, Chestermere AB, Red Deer AB, Kananaskis AB, Regina SK, Collingwood ON, Aylmer ON, Strathmore AB, Canmore AB, Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Toronto ON
Full-time employees in Canada	2,988
Part-time employees in Canada	148
Average age of employees in Canada	44 years
Longest serving employee	47.5 years
Benefits note	EPCOR Utilities has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Hybrid work	office equipment loan program, employees can use wellness benefit for purchase of additional home office equipment (to $350 annually), new Workplace Assessment initiative to help determine suitable work arrangements
Flexible work options	flexible work hours, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting, earned days off program
Long-term savings	defined-benefit (DB) pension, matching RSP
Health plan premium	as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
Health spending account	up to $1,661 each year
Mental health practitioner benefit	up to $2,000 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers)	up to 95% of salary for 6 weeks
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Outside survey period	outside consultant surveys are held every 24 months
Employee performance reviews	employees receive individual performance reviews every 6 months
In-house training initiatives	apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring, paid internships
Related tuition subsidies	employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Annual tuition maximum	employer pays up to $1,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Employee charitable involvement	employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer

Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2023):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 23, 2023)

Here are some of the reasons why EPCOR Utilities Inc. was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2023):

EPCOR Utilities manages an engineer-in-training program for high-potential engineering graduates, which features individual and team assignments, mentoring with experienced engineers, and formal evaluations and feedback
EPCOR Utilities also offers a three-year rotational management and professional development program for commerce and business administration graduates
Employees at all stages of their careers are given access to a range of developmental opportunities such as mentorship and job rotation programs -- the EPCOR School of Business is also available to all employees, providing courses specifically designed to guide employees beginning their career as well as offerings for staff aiming for growth or future leadership roles

EPCOR Utilities employees

Highlights

Industry	Electric power distribution and water treatment services
Major Canadian locations	French Creek BC, Fort McMurray AB, Okotoks AB, Chestermere AB, Red Deer AB, Kananaskis AB, Regina SK, Collingwood ON, Aylmer ON, Strathmore AB, Canmore AB, Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Toronto ON
Full-time employees in Canada	2,988
Student opportunities	summer jobs, co-op opportunities, paid internships
In-house training programs	orientation program, in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership training, apprenticeship/skilled trades programs
Related tuition subsidies	employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year
Annual tuition maximum	employer pays up to $1,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Unique training and development opportunities	apprenticeship program (through Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training, delivered by Northern Alberta Institute of Technology), mentorship program pairs employees at all levels with a mentor to guide development, onsite training centres, job rotation programs in finance and customer care departments, EPCOR's School of Business (professional and leadership development opportunities for employees at all stages)
Additional highlights	partnership with CAREERS: The Next Generation to offer work experience for Indigenous youth
Dedicated employee resource group	RISE employee resource group (resources, information, and support for emerging leaders)
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

The Career Directory

EPCOR Utilities Inc. has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

EPCOR Utilities employees

Highlights for New Grads

Industry	Electric power distribution and water treatment services
Full-time employees in Canada	2,501 to 5,000
Major Canadian locations	French Creek BC, Fort McMurray AB, Okotoks AB, Chestermere AB, Red Deer AB, Kananaskis AB, Regina SK, Collingwood ON, Aylmer ON, Strathmore AB, Canmore AB, Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Toronto ON
Student opportunities	paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities
Training	subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, leadership training
Annual tuition maximum	employer pays up to $1,500 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year
Other info for new grads	EPCOR manages an Engineer-in-Training program and in-house apprenticeship and professional development (accounting, finance, and operations management) programs to support the development of recent graduates.
Typical new grad positions	Financial Analyst, Engineer in Training, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Apprentice, Accounting Assistant, Survey Technologist, Engineering Technologist, Utility Worker, Human Resources Coordinator, Systems Analyst, Project Coordinator
Starting salary	$75K to $80K
Work benefits	health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Vacation allowance	new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Academic fields recruited

Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- Economics
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Public Relations / Communications
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
Bachelor of Education
- Adult
Bachelor of Engineering
- Architectural / Building / Construction
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical
- Power / Hydro
- Water Resources
Bachelor of Laws
- Corporate
Bachelor of Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental
- Mathematics
Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Autocad
- Business
- Communications / Public Relations
- Computer Science
- Engineering Technician
- Facility Management
- Graphic Arts / Design
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Laboratory Technician
- Marketing / Sales
- Office Administration
- Purchasing / Logistics
- Tool & Die / Machinist / Millwright
Doctorate (Eng.)
Doctorate (Science)
Master of Arts
- Economics
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Public Relations
Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
Master of Engineering
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Industrial Engineering
- Power / Hydro
- Water Resources
Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Cisco Certifications
- Financial Planning (CFP, FMA)
- Financial Securities (CSC)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Insurance (RIBO, OTL, CIP)
- Investment Planning (CFA, CIM)
- Land Surveyor
- Logistics (CITT, CIFFA)
- Microsoft Certifications
- Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
- Professional Engineer
- Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)
- Quality Assurance (TQM)
- Real Estate (RPA, CPM)
Secondary Education
- High School Diploma

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Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

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University of Alberta

University of British Columbia

University of Calgary

University of Guelph

University of Regina

University of Saskatchewan

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Recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2023):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 30, 2023)

Highlights

Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2023):

Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 23, 2023)

Highlights

The Career Directory

EPCOR Utilities Inc. has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Highlights for New Grads

Academic fields recruited

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