Powerline Technician Co-op

6 months ago

Burlington, Canada Burlington Hydro Full time

**About this role**:
We have a unique opportunity to gain valuable work experience in our Operations department as a Powerline Technician Co-op. If you are currently enrolled in a relevant program, this opportunity will help to prepare you for a future career in the utility sector. At Burlington Hydro Inc. (BHI), we believe in diverse talent and that students add value and help contribute innovative ideas to support our success.

As a Powerline Technician Co-op, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute as part of our team, work alongside and learn from experienced and talented professionals.

Reporting to the Powerline Supervisor, you will work with a crew that is responsible for the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution systems. Responsibilities will be aligned to the trainee’s level of experience, and duties may include maintaining tools and equipment, troubleshooting repairs and restoring system outages.

**Core Responsibilities**:

- Become familiar with and work in compliance to all safe work practices, rules and regulations as set out by Burlington Hydro Inc., the MOL and IHSA, among others
- Perform in a safe and efficient manner all line construction and maintenance work
- Be capable of operating all machinery, equipment and tools used in the performance of the work; this includes but is not limited to various aerial devices and radial boom derricks, a variety of power tools Other duties as assigned

**What we are looking for**:

- Enrolled and have good academic standing in the Powerline Technician program
- Enrolled with the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities as a registered Powerline Technician Apprentice
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including reading comprehension Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills; a good work ethic with a positive approach to work and coworkers; energetic and motivated with an excellent attendance record
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**What you will need to be successful**:

- Possess knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Knowledge of WHIMIS, Book 7 Traffic Control and Fall Arrest training is required
- Must possess a valid G or DZ (preferably) Ontario Driver’s License in good standing
- Possess and maintain a level of physical fitness essential to do the work, including the ability to climb and work confidently at heights; and the willingness and ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions Current First aid/CPR/AED certification a definite asset

**Who we are**:
Established in 1945, Burlington Hydro is a local distribution company (LDC) serving the City of Burlington, with a total licensed service area of 188 square kilometres and a customer base of 69,000 customers (consisting of Residential, General Service, Street Light, and Unmetered Scattered Load customers/connections).

At Burlington Hydro, we strive to exemplify excellence in every aspect of our business. From the exacting work of our engineers and the professionalism of our customer service representatives to our resilient operations crews and all those in-between, we work together to deliver value at every level of the organization. It’s a value proposition that lies at the very core of our company - caring for people and community and caring about stewardship and sustainability - all with a commitment to continuous improvement in everything we do.

We rely on the skills and abilities of all our employees to assist us in reaching our mission, goals and objectives. We put high emphasis on our Core Values and expect all employees to act consistently in accordance with those Values.

We care about our team, our work, our customers, and our business. Our commitment to delivering quality service and providing a safe work environment govern all our daily activities. Each member of our team has a responsibility to help one another achieve success, and satisfaction on the job. Vision and strategy are vital, but it's our people who create value.

Burlington Hydro is consistently voted as one of Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers. We promote a culture that is performance-driven, values centric, diverse, and inclusive. We’re always looking for good people who share the same values and want to combine their professional talents with a commitment to our goals.
- Thrives in a dynamic team environment and resilient in the face of challenges or uncertainty
- Are committed to safety and working as part of a team to ensure the highest standards of safety are upheld
- Takes the initiative, leads by example, demonstrates a positive attitude and respectful of diverse perspectives Have a strong track record of excellence in all that they do

In exchange, we offer:

- Competitive compensation
- Safe working conditions Opportunity to learn and gain hands-on experience with one of the leading Local Distribution Company (LDC) in Ontario- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights

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