TransAlta Career FAQs

Where can I send my resume?

It is preferred that you apply on-line for specific positions of interest to you as advertised on this website. If you are unable to apply on line please forward your resume by mail or fax. Ensure that you clearly state the position ID number of the posting you are applying for:

TransAlta
Attn: Human Resources - Resume
Position Applied for: _________
Posting ID#: __________
P.O. Box 1900, Station M
Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M1
Fax: (403) 267-4657

Please choose only one method of submitting your resume.

Do you have application forms that can be sent to me?

No paper application forms are required when applying. A resume and cover letter, clearly identifying the posting number is all that is required.

I have submitted my resume but haven't heard anything?

TransAlta only contacts those candidates who have been selected for interviews.

Will I receive e-mail confirmation that TransAlta has received my application?

Yes, you will receive a confirmation once we have your application provided it was submitted online. Mailed or faxed applications will not receive a response.

Who do I address my covering letter to?

Resumes submitted online are forwarded directly to the Hiring Leader for the position. Please do not call requesting a Hiring Leader's name to address your covering letter to. Your covering letter can be addressed to "Hiring Leader".

There is more than one position of interest to me. Do I need to apply for each one?

Yes, please apply for each position of interest separately as your resume is forwarded directly to the TransAlta Hiring Leader advertising on the site.

I am interested in applying to TransAlta but there aren't currently any positions posted for someone with my background. Can I still submit my resume?

Yes. Please register on our career site and submit your application by clicking here. However, if you prefer to submit your resume and cover letter directly to an opening, we invite you to check back from time to time as new postings go up daily.

Do you have any summer employment opportunities?

Available summer student opportunities are posted on this site between February and March each year, and sometimes at local universities. This website is updated on an ongoing basis. Please check back from time to time for future positions of interest.

Do you have any opportunities at TransAlta with my background?

Please review all open positions on our website at www.transalta.com for more information.

How long does the recruitment and selection process take at TransAlta?

The process can differ in time before a successful candidate is identified. Once the posting closes, applications are reviewed for suitability. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. 

If a position is no longer posted on your website, are you still accepting resumes?

Due to the volume of resumes that are accepted for open postings, we will not be accepting resumes after the posting is closed.

What are some of the rotations a New Grad can expect?

Rotations are decided based on a balance between business needs and the New Grad's interests. Some of the rotations include:

• Engineering: Plant Engineering, Boiler Tech Services, Operations Diagnostics Centre (ODC), Wind, Hydro
• Finance: Risk, Credit, Market Analysis, Business Development, Strategic Finance, Asset Analysis
• Accounting: Corporate Accounting, Plant Accounting, Trade Accounting, Capital Assets, Tax, Internal Audit, Cash Management

I have already graduated; am I eligible to apply as a New Grad?

Students who have graduated within the last two years are eligible for the New Grad Program.

Does TransAlta support CMA, CGA, CFA designations?

Yes. TransAlta will support New Grads in all of these designations by paying for the courses and strongly encouraging New Grads to work towards financial designations. We are not a registered CA training facility.

Does TransAlta support my APEGA membership?

Yes. TransAlta will pay for APEGA membership fees.

Where are the New Grad positions located?

Our head office is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; however New Grads must be mobile and willing to relocate to any of TransAlta's business areas (Sarnia, ON, and Wabamun Lake, west of Edmonton). One of our accounting rotations is located on Wabamun Lake.

When and where do I apply for the New Grad Program?

The postings are advertised as soon as a gap in the business is identified and until our positions are filled. We accept applications through www.transalta.com/careers.

What information do I need to submit to apply for the New Grad Program?

• Please submit a current resume with a cover letter.
• Please provide your cumulative GPA when you apply.
• If you are invited for an interview, please bring a copy of your school transcripts with you.

Do you have more information on employment opportunities located in Centralia, Washington?

Further information on opportunities in Centralia, Washington can be accessed by calling (360) 330-2348. Or by visiting the Centralia homepage at http://www.transalta.com/us/.

Do you have more information on employment opportunities located in Calgary, Alberta?

Further information on opportunities in Calgary, Alberta can be accessed by calling (403) 267-7110.