Working with my hands
If people live there, we can get there – no mountain too high, no tundra too wide
Install and repair world-class equipment from river valleys to mountaintops while in the Field. Push the boundaries of how we connect with a career in Technology. Or use heavy equipment to load and store materials, and manage shipments from down south to the far north with a Supply Chain career.
Meet our northern teammates
“I’ve basically gotten to see the entire North just by working with Northwestel.”
Nicole Whitford – Service Technician
Have you ever seen the look of astonishment on a person’s face when they experience high-speed internet for the first time? As a Service Technician, Nicole has. And she can tell you it’s the sweetest thing. She loves those face-to-face moments with grateful customers in remote communities. The travel to get there is pretty sweet, too. It’s perks on perks.
Find your future career
Whatever your passion is, getting started at Northwestel is simple. See where you can start and watch where your career can grow!
Field
Install and repair world-class equipment from river valleys to mountaintops, right across the North. Or, hook up your neighbours with exciting new technology that keeps them connected to the things they love most.
Get started as a Service Technician and connect your friends, family and neighbours with the latest and greatest Internet and TV technology. From there, you can grow into other jobs like Radio Technician and Manager of Field Operations. Starting out in the Field is a great way to introduce you to other career paths at Northwestel too!
| Starting salary: $28.41/hour | |
| Requirements: Technical diploma or some telco experience and a class 5 drivers license. Work towards growing your experience on the job in the telco field to get into more jobs | |
| Work: In the field | |
| How your salary can grow: More senior jobs in this area start at $42.33/hour |
Supply Chain
Use heavy equipment to load and store materials, and manage shipments from down south to the far north.
Get started as a Shipper and Receiver and receive and move big shipments of fibre optics, satellite dishes, and other big equipment that connects the north. From there you can grow into other jobs like Buyer and Manager of Supply Chain.
| Starting salary: $28.39/hour | |
| Requirements: Start with your high school diploma and 1 year of related experience. Work towards a degree in a related field and getting on-the-job and leadership experience to grow into more jobs. | |
| Work: Flex options like working from home. | |
| How your salary can grow: More senior jobs in this area start at $42.44/hour |
Technology
Push the boundaries of how we connect with each other and the world. Build and monitor networks, systems or apps that make the North more connected.
Get started as a Service Desk Clerk and help our customers troubleshoot problems like slow connections or pixelated TV experiences. From there you can grow into other jobs like IT Technician and IT Security Analyst.
| Starting salary: $23.48/hour | |
| Requirements: Start with your Grade 12 diploma or GED and work towards a diploma in telco or IT to grow into more jobs. | |
| Work: Flex options like working from home. | |
| How your salary can grow: More senior jobs in this area start at $38.19/hour |
Plus, get some of the best perks in the North!
Big discounts on your Northwestel and Bell Mobility services
Annual bonus based on how much we’ve knocked it out of the park
Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
Take the next step in your career
Like what you see? Don’t have the requirements for the job quite yet? We can help with that! Let's dive deeper into getting started at Northwestel together. Let's connect at careers@nwtel.ca
