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2025-175 Powerline Technician (PWU)

Location: Brampton (Kennedy)
Posting Open: August 13, 2025
Posting Closed: August 25, 2025
Number of Vacancies: 1
Hours per Week: 40
Rate of Pay: Journeyperson: $56.09
At Alectra, we’re not just about powering communities; we’re about empowering our people. We prioritize well-being through a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation and continuous growth. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make an impact.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education & Specialized Knowledge

• Successful completion of Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• Requires a recognized Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate.
• Requires working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements.
• Requires working knowledge of EUSR rules, the utility work protection code and other related safety regulations.
• Strong understanding of ESA rules and regulations applicable to the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.

Experience

• Minimum four (4) years hands-on working experience on overhead and underground electrical distribution systems up to 44 kV.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Physically fit to perform position responsibilities and ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to proficiently operate all equipment associated with the trade.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Alectra’ s line-work practices, procedures, and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work from work orders, specifications, standards, and instructions, able to interpret prints, sketches, and diagrams.
• Demonstrated ability to proficiently operate laptop computers and electronic tools and technology.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with coworkers and members of the public to achieve positive outcomes for the company.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to solve moderately complex problems.
• Requires a valid Class “A” driver’s license with a “Z” endorsement

Working Conditions

• Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions or hazards, resulting in frequent discomfort or risk of danger - work is performed outdoors.

Who we are
As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:
Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.
Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.
Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.
Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.
Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Lines Supervisor, the Powerline Technician is responsible for utilizing safe work practices and procedures in the construction, maintenance and troubleshooting of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems up to 44 kV. The incumbent is responsible to work safely and efficiently as part of a crew completing all work assigned to the applicable Alectra standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Construct and maintain the overhead and underground electrical distribution system including:

• Participate in job planning/tailboard conference.
• Setup work area protection including but not limited to ensuring traffic control at job sites and safety measures are in place.
• Perform approved line work techniques such as rubber glove, bare hand, and live line tools techniques.
• Install, maintain, and operate system components such as poles, wires, guying, switches, switchgear, transformers, cables, splices, terminations, and components at substations on ground, aloft and/or within confined spaces.
• Utilize and operate motorized vehicles and equipment, such as trucks, radial boom derricks, aerial devices, portable generators, power saws and drills in a safe manner.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections.
• Conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner when dealing with customers and the general public.
• Execute switching instructions from the Alectra Control Room and adherence to the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC).
• Trouble shoot customer power outages to determine the cause, make necessary repairs and restore the power to customers.
• Communicate with System Control staff to report defective equipment and unsafe conditions verify any tag-out/ lock-out procedures are followed.
• Required to participate in on-call duties and emergency call-out.
• Complete inspections of newly installed or modified distribution plant in accordance with Reg 22/04 and Alectra’s Construction Verification Program including completing the Record of Inspection and Inspection Certificates.
• Assist with training of Apprentice Powerline Technicians not including Mearie apprenticeship record required sign offs.
• Perform line clearing as required.
• Support and participate in job specific training and programs.
• Responsible for a working knowledge and understanding of and make all efforts reasonable to work in accordance with and ensuring work is done in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation, EUSR rules, Alectra policies and procedures and safe work practices that apply to the work while adhering to the internal responsibility system. Reports any unsafe conditions or observed unsafe work practices using Alectra procedures.
• The incumbent may be asked to perform other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.