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 hiring locations | 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 hiring locations | 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 hiring locations | 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
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Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- Economics
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Public Relations / Communications
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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Bachelor of Education
- Adult
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Architectural / Building / Construction
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical
- Power / Hydro
- Water Resources
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Bachelor of Laws
- Corporate
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Bachelor of Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental
- Mathematics
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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
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Doctorate (Eng.)
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Doctorate (Science)
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Master of Arts
- Economics
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Public Relations
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Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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Master of Engineering
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Industrial Engineering
- Power / Hydro
- Water Resources
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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)
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- Athabasca University
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Concordia University
- Dalhousie University
- Durham College
- George Brown College
- Keyano College
- Lakehead University
- Lakeland College
- Lethbridge College
- MacEwan University
- Mount Royal University
- Niagara College Canada
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
- Okanagan College
- Queen's University
- Red River College
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
- Thompson Rivers University
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- University of Alberta
- University of British Columbia
- University of Calgary
- University of Guelph
- University of Regina
- University of Saskatchewan
- University of Toronto