Those working in the utilities industry provide essential services to the general public, supplying Canada with its gas, water and electricity needs. This broad field of work offers a variety of different jobs, from meter readers to project engineers. Work may sometimes be pressurised while struggling to meet demands, and it may be necessary to work shifts and holidays in order to keep services running.
Canada’s water industry is the largest subcomponent in its environmental sector, creating a large number of work opportunities. Positions include water technician and treatment operators, who are responsible for regulating the treatment and distribution of water, earning hourly rates of around C
$22.
The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) employs a large number of workers to fill its engineering and project management positions. These specialist roles require a degree in electrical engineering and offer salaries of between C
$42,000 and C
$90,000.
Opportunities exist in the gas industry to install and maintain gas-related appliances. Applicants for these technician positions should hold a valid drivers license and TSSA certificate and are usually required to have several years’ previous experience. Average salaries are around C
$44,000 per annum.