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Power Line Technician

Job in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: AFIMAC Canada
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100 CAD Hourly CAD 100.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
AFIMAC Canada is seeking experienced Power Line Technicians for an upcoming, temporary assignment in Eastern Canada.

This position will require you to work up to 16 hour shifts, 5-7 days per week when assigned to a project.

You will earn:

$100.00 per hour before overtime

Hotel Accommodations Provided (when required)

$50 per day non-taxed meal allowance (when lodging is required)

Paid Travel (up to 4 hours)

Flight provided (if required)

Contract Duration: 1 - 120 days

Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Construct, maintain and operate electrical overhead and underground sub-transmission, distribution and other systems including distribution vaults.

Install, test, commission, maintain and de-commission all medium and high voltage equipment including, but not limited to insulators, conductors, transformers, regulators, re-closures, capacitors, air break switches, circuit switches, fused cutouts, lightning arrestors, cable systems and automated distribution switches.

Perform live-line work on overhead and underground systems.

Respond to emergency system conditions, perform diagnosis troubleshooting, repair and replacement of equipment to ensure the safe operation and restoration of power to customers and assist first responders and to provide an electrically safe work area.

Closing Switches, energizing lines and installation and removal of grounds.

Repair ground conductors,

Install, remove and transfer triplexed, open services and transformers

Clear trees from power lines

Collaborate with other departments as required to ensure safe and efficient operations

Performs all required duties safely, efficiently and within required housekeeping, safety and environmental standards

Respond to emergency situations, providing timely and appropriate resolution

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education,

Skills and Qualifications
To be eligible to work for AFIMAC you must be able to meet the following criteria:

High school diploma or equivalent

Hold a valid 434A Certification (preferred)

Have a valid AZ license or Class 3 license with Condition 15

Minimum 1 year experience as a PLT

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Comfortable with a fast-paced environment

Self-starter with an ability to work with limited supervision

Excellent sense of urgency, work ethic and attendance record

Able and willing to work up to 16 hour days or 12-hour shifts 7 days per week while on assignment

Able to sit, walk, stand, and/or drive for extended periods of time

Able to work extended hours

Able to work day or night shifts

Lift up to 50lbs

Able to read, write and speak English effectively

A Canadian resident and/or legally allowed to work within Canada

AFIMAC is a global risk management and elite security company. For more than 40 years, AFIMAC has helped image-conscious companies and organizations across the globe to plan and execute services that mitigate and eliminate risk. AFIMAC prides itself in the long-term partnerships it establishes with clients to protect people and property in times of crisis and in regular business operations.

AFIMAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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