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Minister approves electricity rate increase for Qulliq Energy Corporation

Submitted by sglaeske on

IQALUIT, Nunavut (June 1, 2018) – The Minister Responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has approved a 6.6% increase to Nunavut’s electricity rates. The increase will be applied to customer bills over a two-year period. The first increase will be retroactive to May 1, 2018, and the second increase will be applied on April 1, 2019.

QEC’s proposal to shift from the current varied rate structure to a territory-wide rate structure was not approved.

Manager, Policy and Planning

Submitted by rbanzet on

A savvy, tactful communicator will welcome this opportunity to play a key role in achieving corporate and departmental goals by keeping current with energy sector, utility and related issues and trends, providing sound research and analysis, and skillfully integrating and disseminating results for decision-making.

Planned Power Outage in Cambridge Bay

Submitted by sglaeske on

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Cambridge Bay that there will be a planned power outage in a section of the community on Sunday, June 3 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. The affected area is highlighted on the map below.

This outage is required to perform repairs to the distribution system damaged in a heavy equipment vehicle incident.

QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

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Planned Power Outage in Sanikiluaq

Submitted by sglaeske on

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Sanikiluaq that there will be a planned power outage in a section of the community on Sunday, June 3 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. The affected area is highlighted on the map below.

This outage is required to perform repairs and maintenance to the distribution system to improve reliability.

QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for the inconvenience this may cause during this time.

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COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Submitted by rbanzet on

In a geographically dispersed organization like QEC, operating in diverse communities across Nunavut, the Communications function plays a vital role in keeping us connected with our internal and external stakeholders – from remotely based employees to Government of Nunavut (GN) departments, to the general public. If you’re up to the challenges and opportunities this role can offer, let’s talk.

POWERLINE TECHNICIAN

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If you are a qualified Powerline Technician who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively, and can effectively manage competing priorities and emergency situations, and deliver projects on time and on budget, we should talk.

Plant Superintendent (Re-Advertisement)

Submitted by rbanzet on

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Plant Superintendent is responsible for maintaining safe and continuous power generation and distribution, integrating production and maintenance requirements of all mechanical and electrical equipment under his/her jurisdiction.

The position is also responsible for operating and monitoring the diesel powerhouse and associated systems to provide safe, reliable electrical service to Qulliq Energy customers in the community in a cost effective manner.

(Restricted to Nunavut Inuit Applicants)

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