Apprentice, Power Cable Technician

Posting # 2025-246
**Location**: Hamilton (Nebo Rd)
**Department**: Lines West
**Number of Vacancies**: 1
**Hours per Week**: 40
**Posting Open**: November 3, 2025
**Posting Closed**: November 14, 2025
**Rate of Pay**:
**Starting Rate**: $34.83/hr
**Balance 1st Year**: $38.31/hr
**2nd Year**: $42.14/hr
**3rd Year**: $46.35/hr
**4th Year**: $50.99/hr
**Journeyperson**: $56.09/hr
At Alectra, we energize a brighter future by empowering our workforce through the talent of tomorrow's bright minds. We promote a culture that encourages collaboration, celebrates innovation and supports lifelong learning. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds and has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
**Position Purpose**:
We're looking for motivated Apprentice Power Cable Technicians eager to learn and grow under the guidance of experienced Lead Hands and Journeypersons. As an apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience in constructing, maintaining, and operating electrical distribution systems, setting the foundation for a rewarding career as a Power Cable Technician. Join Alectra Power Services and take the next step in your professional journey
**If you meet the following criteria, we welcome you to apply**:
Education & Specialized Knowledge
- Successful completion of Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or recognized equivalent
- Successful completion of Power Cable Technician College Program is considered an asset
- Must hold and maintain a Class “G” driver’s license in good standing, “DZ” or “AZ” driver’s license is considered an asset

Experience
- Minimum of 2 years practical electrical experience or recognized equivalent
- Previous co-op experience with Alectra Utilities is an asset

Below is the job description of a Power Cable Technician. During your apprenticeship you will be trained on all aspects of the job progressively over the apprenticeship period.

**Responsibilities**:
Construct, maintain the underground portion of electrical distribution system including:

- Participate in job planning/tailboard conference.
- Setup work area protection.
- Perform approved underground system live line work up to 28KV using rubber gloves, protective cover-up equipment and live line tools.
- Install, maintain and operate underground system components such as switchgear, transformers, cables, splices, and terminations on ground and within confined spaces.
- Install and maintain PILC cable, splices and other components (Note: Western region only).
- Required to participate in the Lead Control Program (Note: Western region only).
- Utilize and operate motorized vehicles and other equipment such as; portable generators, power saws, hydraulic presses, battery presses, cable cutters and drills in a safe manner.
- Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections.
- Execute switching instructions on underground system from the Alectra Control Room and adherence to the Utility Work Protection Code (UWPC).
- Assist with responses to system and customer power outages on a 24/7 basis. Troubleshoot underground components to determine the cause, make necessary repairs and restore power to the customer(s).
- Participate in on-call duties and emergency call-out as required.
- 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 Power Cable Technicians.
- The incumbent may be asked to perform other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.

**Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies**:
Education & Specialized Knowledge
- Successful completion of Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or recognized equivalent.
- Requires a Journeyman Underground Power Cable Technician Certificate or recognized equivalent.
- Two-year power line technician college program would be an asset.

Experience
- Minimum four (4) years hands-on working experience on underground electrical distribution systems up to 44 kV.
- Minimum four (4) years hands-on experience working with PILC cable, splices and other components.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies
- Physically fit to perform position responsibilities and ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Capable of working in confined spaces.
- Demonstrated ability to proficiently operate all equipment associated with the trade.
- Demonstrated ability to work from work orders, specifications, standards and instructions, able to interpret prints, sketches and diagrams.
- 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.
- 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