Protection and Control Technician

Job Posting Information

Protection and Control Technician
One Regular Position
Work Location for Two-year Training: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Work Location After Two-year Training: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Competition # E22306-2026

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for new members to join us.

As part of the Relay and Telecommunications team, the Protection and Control Technician is responsible for pre-commissioning, commissioning, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining NB Power's system relaying protection network used in the generation, transmission, and control of electrical power within the province and to interconnecting utilities.

Key functions include:

• Commission, maintain, test, and calibrate system relaying equipment
• Maintain up-to-date system relay engineering drawings and provide input and information necessary to ensure records and materials are kept up to date
• Assess the impact of field work on the power system and coordinate with other work groups to facilitate energizing protection equipment

The ideal teammate will have:

• Two-year Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technology Diploma (or on track to graduate in June 2026)
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Conditions of continued employment include:

• The successful candidate must complete a two-year training program in Fredericton, NB, after which their work location will be Moncton, NB
• The successful candidate will be required to obtain a Drivers Abstract and provide the results to NB Power
• Due to security requirements of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, the successful candidate will be required to arrange a Criminal Record name check through the RCMP or their local municipal police service and provide the results to NB Power

Please note that qualified applicants will be required to complete a written technical assessment prior to in-person interviews. A minimum score of 50% is required to advance to the interview stage.

An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Representation of the IBEW Local 37 Union
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials as long as they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

In order to be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Kelsey Bernard at [email protected].

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, April 23, 2026

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.