Powerline Technicians - Ontario

Open positions:
Powerline Technician Journey persons, Sub Forepersons, Forepersons

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Eastern & Central zones - Ontario

Shift: 4×10 (Monday to Thursday), Overtime as required

Rate Details:

• Powerline Technician: Base $49.49, Vac/Stat $4.95, HW/RRSP $11.45
• Powerline Technician Subforeperson: Base $53.08, Vac/Stat $5.31, HW/RRSP $11.45
• Powerline Technician Foreperson: Base $56.68, Vac/Stat $5.67, HW/RRSP $11.45

Benefits: Competitive compensation package and a 4‑day work week allowing long weekends.

Information: The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) is recruiting Red Seal Powerline Technicians for projects in the Eastern and Central zones of Ontario for Hydro One Networks Inc.

• Transmission line construction, maintenance, and refurbishment work of the Bulk Electrical System
• Planning and scheduling resources and executing day‑to‑day work activities for TX Programme Work and TX Capital Projects
• Transmission Lines Stringing
• Transmission Tower Assembly/Erection
• Insulator Replacement
• Wood Pole Replacement
• Shield wire Replacement
• OPGW Installation
• Conductor dead ending, looping, etc.

• Valid G Licence
• Red Seal Certified Powerline Technician Journeyperson
• Previous Supervisory experience is an asset
• Previous Transmission Experience is an asset
• Knowledge of Hydro One Safety Rules and Procedures is an asset
• Physically able and willing to climb transmission towers and poles
• Must be able to perform all rescue techniques including bucket evacuation
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset
• Valid and maintained DZ or AZ driver’s licence

Hearing, vision, walking, lifting (25 kg), bending, climbing stairs, carrying (25 kg 75 m), standing/sitting for prolonged periods, climbing ladders/scaffolds, climbing vertical heights (>15 m), climbing vertical carrying (25 kg), reading comprehension, fine finger movement.