Burlington Hydro | Electrical Operator (Journeyperson​/Apprentice

Position: Burlington Hydro | Electrical Operator (Journeyperson/Apprentice)
Electrical Operator (Journeyperson/Apprentice)
Burlington Hydro – Powering the Careers of Tomorrow
Are you looking for a meaningful career with an organization that values teamwork, sustainability, and community impact? At Burlington Hydro, we don’t just provide electricity—we are powering a brighter future for our community.

The Role
We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as an Electrical Operator (Journeyperson/Apprentice). Reporting to the Supervisor, System Control, this role is essential to the safe, reliable, and efficient monitoring, control, and operation of Burlington Hydro’s electrical distribution system. All work must be performed in accordance with company work practices, standards, and all applicable legislation and regulations, including those under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

Candidates hired at the apprentice level will perform work appropriate to their training and experience and will assume increasing responsibility as they progress through the program under the guidance of the Supervisor and qualified team members. The successful candidate must be enrolled in, or willing to enroll in, and successfully complete the MEARIE Electrical Operator certification program, including all required training and hours.

Upon completion, the individual will be recognized as a certified journeyperson.

This is an on-site, unionized position based at 1340 Brant Street, Burlington, governed by the applicable collective agreement. The role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy at Burlington Hydro and may be filled at the Journeyperson or Apprentice level, with compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

What You Will Do

Monitor substations, lines, and loads within Burlington Hydro’s Sub Transmission and Distribution Systems

Maintain control of the system through daily operations, including monitoring, controlling, and directing the safe and efficient operation of the electrical distribution system

Prepare Work Protection Forms and Switching Orders and oversee switching operations for maintenance, construction, and repair work

Dispatch work crews and provide hold-offs on breakers to establish work protection

Field calls and communicate effectively with internal and external customers, other agencies, and authorities; coordinate system operations with Hydro One and neighbouring LDCs

Update system status in Geographic Information System (GIS) and maintain accurate departmental records

Enter data, log specific events, and prepare reports as they pertain to the Hydro system

Assist with maintenance duties, field work, and drawing verifications

Work in compliance with all safe work practices, rules, and regulations as set out by Burlington Hydro, the Ministry of Labour, and IHSA

All other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

Electrical Engineering Technologist degree or diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution

Certification as a Journeyperson Electrical Operator under the MEARIE Electrical Operator program (or equivalent) or the ability to complete the certification program requirements

Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC) certification, or willingness to obtain certification

Valid Class G Ontario driver’s licence with a clean abstract

First Aid and CPR certification is an asset

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

Demonstrated knowledge of System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Customer Information System (CIS), Geographic Information System (GIS), and AutoCAD

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software and systems

Strong verbal, written, and mathematical skills

Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork abilities

Ability to stay composed under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

Willingness and ability to work on a rotating 24/7 shift schedule, 365 days of the year, and to be readily available for on-call and emergency duties, with the ability to arrive on-site within one hour of being called

Strong knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and best practices

Reliable, energetic, and motivated with a proven safety and attendance record

Who We Are
Since 1945, Burlington Hydro has been powering…