Technical Assistant

Technical Assistant

Winnipeg, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

Great Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Technical Assistant to join our Generation Design Department. Under the general direction of a Professional Engineer or Senior Technical Support staff, conduct engineering analysis and design for new and existing control, metering, and protection systems and their ancillary equipment in generating stations. Develop as a specialist in the knowledge of terminology, practices, standards and software related control and metering systems. 

Responsibilities:

• Design projects in accordance with applicable standards and codes and conduct investigations and in-depth analyses to make complex decisions and recommendations.
• Provide specialized technical skills in all development and application aspects of control and metering systems for generating stations, including generators, governing systems, excitation systems, Unit Control & Monitoring Systems (UCMS), and ancillary equipment.
• Prepare and deliver designs, drawings, specifications, reports, manuals, training, standards, and programs for hydraulic generator control, monitoring and ancillary systems for new and existing generating stations.
• Participate in cross-work group teams dealing with moderately complex issues on moderate to large projects.
• Assist in the preparation of instruction manuals, studies, commissioning procedures and commissioning reports. 
• Contribute to the development and documentation of departmental design processes, procedures, and standards.
• Advise colleagues and project teams within the Corporation in the area of specialization, help develop junior staff, and review design drawings to ensure they meet design criteria. 
• Liaise and act as the technical specialist for field staff in generating station sites and to ensure effective use of UCMS.
• Make occasional field trips to assemble design information, ensure conformance of construction with designs, provide advanced construction support and assist or lead commissioning activities.
• Be an advocate for learning, proper processes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• A two-year diploma in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Technology from an institute of recognized standing and four years of directly related experience. 
• Must obtain and maintain a current Personnel Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513. 
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, and Human Machine Interfaces, software version control, and computer security. 
• Working knowledge and understanding of generating station controls, joint controls, excitation, and governing systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency of software design principles. Familiarity with Visual Basic, Python and IEC61131 programming languages is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency of administration of Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as computer networking principals.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to carry out projects to successful completion on schedule, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical project stakeholders.
• Willingness to improve skills and learn new technologies through self-study, courses, webinars and seminars.
• Willingness to travel to generating stations as required.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence. 

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $41.26-$57.11 Hourly, $79,060.02-$109,437.90 Annually.

Apply Now!

Note: This employment opportunity is advertised on Manitoba Hydro's career website, and all candidates wishing to apply must do so using our online application system. Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit to learn more about this position and to apply online.

Application deadline: JULY 7, 2026.

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