Why Work at AltaLink
Company overview
Headquartered in Calgary, with offices in Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, AltaLink is Alberta's largest electricity transmission provider. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, we are part of a global group of companies that deliver sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. Our exceptional customer service, commitment to the environment, and world-class safety record makes us a leader in our industry.
Our employees are the heart of our company! We foster an inclusive environment which for us means a space of mutual respect, trust and commitment; where all employees feel safe and valued as key contributors to the success of our organization. At AltaLink, we believe we are best able to serve our customers when the unique talents, perspectives and backgrounds of our employees are respected and valued.
AltaLink's culture
AltaLink focuses on creating an environment of mutual trust, respect, and openness. We want everyone to feel comfortable being who they are at work and to be empowered to engage and contribute. Leveraging different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking allows us to deliver better insights, decisions, and solutions for our customers; it also creates an amazing culture. AltaLink aims to cultivate a diverse, inclusive and safe work environment for all employees and contractors.
We provide training and development opportunities for our people to grow and support continuous improvement at AltaLink. Internal development opportunities range from informal job shadowing, cross-training, and mentorship to formal technical and leadership training, and specific learning events throughout the year. We recognize learning needs are unique to the individual, and we will work to support you in developing and achieving your career goals.
The benefits of working at AltaLink
AltaLink encourages and provides support to maintain and improve our employees’ physical, mental and personal wellbeing. Our wellness philosophy takes a total life view: plans, programs and initiatives are in place to support our employees’ work life, community life, and personal and family life.
Whether our employees are looking for ways to support their mental health, improve their physical fitness, have fun with their coworkers, or contribute to our community, we encourage them to take advantage of the wellness programs and resources that are available to manage personal wellness.