Student - Powerline Technician

11 hours ago


Kingston, Canada Utilities Kingston Full time

**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 recreational and creative opportunities and supported by excellent health care facilities and municipal services, programs and facilities.

Utilities Kingston is unique in Ontario, combining water, wastewater, gas, electricity and telecommunications services 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 150 years.

**Primary Duties**

**Please note: the pay rates are based on 2024 rates of pay.**

Reporting to the Manager or Supervisor of Hydro Operations, the successful co-op student will assist with construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power lines and distribution systems. The incumbent will assist the crew with pole installs, framing and transformer connections, underground cable installations and terminations. The incumbent will conduct all work in a safe manner and in adherence to safety rules and pertinent legislation.

**Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required**
- Registered in or graduating in 2025 from a Powerline Technician training program at a recognized post-secondary institution (preferably in a co-op program)
- The following are considered assets and, if not in possession, may be required to be obtained through the employer: Utility Work Protection Code training, Electrical Utility Safety Rules training, Radial Boom Derrick (RBD) 0 to 8-ton certification, Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification, First Aid/CPR certification, confined space entry/attendant training.
- Good working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations and rules is an asset.
- Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
- Good mathematical skills.
- Organized, resourceful, self-motivated, and reliable.

**Special Working Conditions/Conditions of Employment**
- Obtain and maintain the required licences, trades, certification and/or professional designation associated with the position.
- Ability to work in all types of inclement weather conditions
- Completion of a Criminal Record Check at the employee's own expense, and to the satisfaction of Utilities Kingston.
- Valid Class "G" driver's licence required.

**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.

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