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Planned Power Outage in Kinngait

Submitted by sarsenault2 on

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the community of Kinngait that power outages are planned for Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. The affected areas are highlighted in yellow on the maps below.

These power outages are required to upgrade the power distribution system and to connect the community’s new health center.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Staffing and Recruitment Officer

Submitted by kaupaluktuq on
ENERGIZE YOUR CAREER IN THE ARCTIC! Find your next exciting adventure in the Canadian Arctic! Join our team of highly motivated and experienced industry professionals as we provide safe, reliable, and affordable power across Nunavut. WORKING IN NUNAVUT Nunavut is Canada’s newest and largest territory and has the fastest growing economy in the country. With breathtaking landscapes and amazing adventure opportunities, you will find excitement not only in your career, but in your free time as well.

QEC environmental site assessment in Taloyoak

Submitted by cwhittaker on

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform residents that site assessment work in Taloyoak has been rescheduled.

A contractor will be in the community from September 22 to 25 to complete an environmental site assessment at the old QEC owned staff house on Lot 113.

The contractor will be using heavy equipment to collect samples in the area marked in red on the map below. Residents are asked to avoid this area to ensure work can be done safely.

Planned Power Outage in Kinngait

Submitted by cwhittaker on

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the community of Kinngait that power outages are planned for Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. The affected areas are highlighted in yellow on the maps below.

These power outages are required to upgrade the power distribution system.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Regional Distribution Supervisor

Submitted by kaupaluktuq on
ENERGIZE YOUR CAREER IN THE ARCTIC! Find your next exciting adventure in the Canadian Arctic! Join our team of highly motivated and experienced industry professionals as we provide safe, reliable, and affordable power across Nunavut. WORKING IN NUNAVUT Nunavut is Canada’s newest and largest territory and has the fastest growing economy in the country. With breathtaking landscapes and amazing adventure opportunities, you will find excitement not only in your career, but in your free time as well.

QEC environmental site assessment in Taloyoak

Submitted by cwhittaker on

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Taloyoak that a contractor will be in the community from September 15 to 18 to complete an environmental site assessment at the old QEC owned staff house on Lot 113.

The contractor will be using heavy equipment to collect samples in the area marked in red on the map below. Residents are asked to avoid this area to ensure work can be done safely.

QEC planning environmental site assessment in Gjoa Haven

Submitted by cwhittaker on

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Gjoa Haven that a contractor will be in the community from September 6 to 8, to complete an environmental site assessment at the Power Plant (Lots 191, 195 and 196). 

The contractor will be using heavy equipment to collect samples in the area marked in red on the map below. Residents are asked to avoid this area to ensure work can be done safely.

QEC planning environmental site assessment in Cambridge Bay

Submitted by cwhittaker on

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Cambridge Bay that a contractor will be in the community from September 2 until September 6, to complete an environmental site assessment at the Power Plant (Lot 8-1, Block 6; Lot 1 and 2, Block 6; Lot 8, Block 20), and the old QEC Staff House, #1 Amagok Street (Lot 18, Block 17).   

The contractor will be using heavy equipment to collect samples in the area marked in red on the map below. Residents are asked to avoid this area to ensure work can be done safely.

Assistant Operator

Submitted by kaupaluktuq on
QULLIQ ENERGY CORPORATION Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is entrusted to provide safe, reliable power to all customers in Nunavut. Owned by the Government of Nunavut and operated as an arms-length territorial corporation, QEC is the sole provider of electricity and district heating in Nunavut. In comparison to other utilities in Canada, QEC faces unique challenges as it operates 25 stand-alone diesel power generation facilities and distribution systems located in each of the territory’s communities.

QEC planning environmental site assessment in Igloolik

Submitted by cwhittaker on

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Igloolik that a contractor will be in the community from August 30 until September 4, to complete an environmental site assessment at the Power Plant (Lot 344) and the old QEC Staff House (Lot 67). 

The contractor will be using heavy equipment to collect samples in the area marked in red on the map below. Residents are asked to avoid this area to ensure work can be done safely.