Our power, your possibilities
Our strategy is focused, our performance is consistent and our people are exceptional. We acquire, develop, nurture and maintain a talented workforce committed to excellence. Regardless of your career stage, you can begin building your legacy with TransAlta.
Our employees foster a diverse, open and transparent culture characterized by clear accountabilities, strong leadership and opportunities for personal career growth.
Discover the dynamic roles of Adelle, Brittany and Kylie in our Hydro operations at TransAlta. These insightful videos, produced in collaboration with EHRC, offer a glimpse into the diverse opportunities within our hydroelectric sector.
Discover more about our initiatives and the exceptional individuals behind them through our inaugural President’s Awards. This platform showcases the remarkable contributions and achievements of our team, highlighting the spirit of innovation and dedication that drives TransAlta forward.
Culture at TransAlta
Energizing excellence through results, learning and purpose.
At TransAlta, our culture is a true differentiator. We focus on fostering a strong sense of purpose, delivering impactful results and embracing continuous learning. In a rapidly changing industry, we unite as a high-performing team of experts who leverage diverse perspectives to find innovative power solutions for our customers.
We prioritize creative problem-solving within a psychologically safe environment, guided by our core values: safety, respect, integrity, innovation and sustainability. These values fuel better decision-making, keep us accountable to one another and drive us toward our mission.
Our collective mission is to cultivate an environment where every employee experiences inclusion and belonging and is empowered to be their true, authentic self at work. TransAlta’s dedication to diversity is evident in our hiring practices, which embrace women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Diversity enriches our performance’s caliber and is a critical component of effective corporate governance and vibrant workplace culture.
Working at TransAlta
Energize the future with TransAlta
How rewarding is a career at TransAlta? Learn more about our values, culture, and benefits in our Employee Experience Booklet.
Learning month
At TransAlta, providing ongoing learning, development and leadership opportunities forms part of our intentional Learning Culture. In our annual dedicated Learning Month in June, employees had a unique opportunity to come together for immersive learning experiences.
Learning Month also featured opportunities for employees to stretch their thinking and learn new skills, including a softball tournament, reflecting on our ongoing partnerships with Indigenous communities and celebrating the diversity and inclusion of our 2SLGBTQ+ community at TransAlta.
Benefits at a glance
At TransAlta, we understand that the well-being of our team is crucial. We are dedicated to providing support across all facets of life, ensuring our employees can achieve financial stability, maintain physical health, support their families, advance professionally and grow personally. Our comprehensive approach is designed to empower every individual to flourish in all aspects of their lives.
- Competitive base salary
- Annual bonus
- Retirement pension and savings plans
- Annual vacation, plus personal days
- Generous and flexible benefits coverage for you and your family
- Employee recognition awards
- Peer-to-peer recognition program
- Maternity and parental leave top ups
- Virtual Health Care
- Hybrid work environment opportunities
- Time off to volunteer
- Scholarships for employees’ children
- & much more!
Career journeys
TransAlta is committed to your growth, acknowledging that it may sometimes be a winding road filled with diverse development opportunities.
Be aware of recruitment fraud.
TransAlta is aware of job and employment scams where imposters might try to access your personal information or acquire a fee for services related to a recruitment opportunity. TransAlta staff or recruitment agencies engaged by TransAlta will never request personal, tax, insurance or bank details prior to an interview and an employment agreement being signed. Candidates will never be required to pay fees to apply for a position or an introduction.
Contact us today
We’re here to answer your questions.
Contact us at people_talent@transalta.com
