Subforeperson, Substation Maintenance

Company Biography
Utilities Kingston is located in Kingston, Ontario, equi-distant from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario and the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site) - Kingston is a stunning, historic city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Canada. Kingston’s 123,363 community-minded citizens enjoy an outstanding quality-of-life enhanced by superb intellectual, recreational and creative opportunities and supported by excellent health care facilities and municipal services, programs and facilities.

Utilities Kingston in unique in Ontario, combining water, wastewater, gas and electrical services and a broadband fibre optics provided in one company under the leadership of a single C.E.O. This shared services delivery model gives Utilities Kingston clear advantages in cost savings and customer service over other utility providers in the province. Utilities Kingston has provided the residents of Kingston with safe and reliable utility services for more than 100 years.
Primary Duties
Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required
- Registered Journeyperson Substation Electrician or Equivalent
- Experience as a Subforeperson or a similar role.
- A minimum five 7 years’ experience in electrical substation apparatus work and underground distribution in a utility environment and excellent working knowledge of the Electrical Utility Safety Rules.
- Excellent knowledge and skill at methods and procedures pertinent to the electric substation and underground distribution fieldwork.
- Requires or able to obtain in a predetermined timeline UWPC Certification, Confined Space Training (Entrant & Attendant), TDG Certification, WHMIS Certification, Other pertinent related training is an asset (e.g. Protection & Control, 309A CofQ, Radial Boom Derrick (RBD) Certification, Forklift Operator Certification).
- Proactive in developing solutions, seeking efficiencies and improvements. Communicates very effectively with field staff and management.

Special Working Conditions/Conditions of Employment
- Must possess or able to obtain and maintain at minimum a valid class “D” driver’s licence with Z Endorsement for Ontario.

Closing Statement
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.
Accessibility Statement
Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.
Employment Equity