Hydro Power Line Technician

Build Ottawa’s electrical network as a Power Line Technician with Hydro Ottawa, using hands-on expertise across overhead and underground systems. Safety leads every task, outage response, and emergency.

As part of Distribution Operations, you construct, maintain, and operate sub-transmission, distribution, and streetlight systems. You install medium- and high-voltage equipment, perform switching and live-line work, and interact with customers, contractors, and utility personnel. The position also supports reliable power restoration across the Nation’s Capital.

• Construct, maintain, and operate overhead and underground electrical systems
• Install, test, commission, and de-commission medium-voltage equipment
• Perform switching, live-line work, and emergency power restoration
• Operate vehicles and machinery safely during field activities
• Train apprentices and mentor developing Power Line Technicians

• Power Line Technician Program Diploma
• Ontario trade certificate or ability to obtain
• Journeyperson Red Seal Endorsement or ability to obtain
• Class DZ driver’s licence minimum;
  Class AZ preferred
• English proficiency and Government of Canada secret clearance

Apply your electrical distribution, live-line, and emergency response expertise while supporting safe, reliable service throughout Ottawa.