Utility Worker & Meter Reader

Location: SaskPower North Battleford (CS)

Employment Type: Temporary – Part Time until 12/31/2026

Application Deadline: 04/17/2026

Safety‑Sensitive Position: Pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing is required to comply with SaskPower’s Fit for Duty Policy.

Job Summary

The incumbent reads meters accurately in a timely manner to meet billing cycle requirements. This position is accountable to the Meter Reading Supervisor (In‑Scope).

Key Accountabilities

• Read meters and input figures accurately for the calculation and recording of electrical and gas consumption in accordance with monthly billing schedules.
• Efficiently organize the work associated with the position.
• Work alone and carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Follow procedures for the daily operation and maintenance of the hand‑held meter reading device.
• Monitor, administer, and recommend changes to meter read routes.
• Display professional interpersonal skills: interact with internal and external customers, respond to and resolve customer concerns, treat customers professionally and provide excellence in customer service, establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with the public and fellow employees, issue and facilitate customer communications for meter access.
• Ensure the integrity of SaskPower’s service by identifying and reporting unusual circumstances or faulty service conditions to the appropriate department.
• Ensure the security of customer keys and access codes.
• Prepare required forms and reports.
• Practice and promote safe work habits; follow applicable working‑alone policies.
• Read maps and navigate accordingly.
• Perform hazard and risk assessments to determine an acceptable level of risk for situations such as driving conditions, weather conditions, animal risks, potential violence situations, and undesirable indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Perform physical duties: walk up to 6.5 hours per day, bend, stretch and climb in order to access meters, and perform other related and assigned duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to work alone and carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to read meters and input figures accurately for the calculation and recording of electrical and gas consumption in accordance with monthly billing schedules.
• Ability to efficiently organize the work and make recommendations to change meter read routes as required.
• Ability to cooperate and deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of one or more of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

At SaskPower, we believe in fostering and maintaining a workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act and base our selection process on merit, encouraging all diverse groups to participate fully.