Powerline Technician Apprentice

1 week ago

Canadian Niagara Power Inc Fort Erie Ontario, Canada The MEARIE Group Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Powerline Technician Apprentice

Looking for a career in which you can perform one of the nation's most important jobs for an employer who truly cares about your knowledge and contribution?

Canadian Niagara Power Inc. (CNP), located in beautiful Fort Erie, is looking for a motivated, safety-focused problem-solver with a positive attitude to set up and maintain power lines that keep electricity flowing into the homes and business of our over 26,000 customers.

Under direct supervision, to do all kinds of work on secondary circuits and on live primary distribution circuits.   Also assist Powerline Technicians and Lead Hand in the performance of work on energized circuits to a maximum 40 kV.  Under direct supervision to locate and correct trouble on energized circuits

What this role does:

  • Install, maintain, or repair power lines that keep the lights on for our customers.
  • Identify defective devices, voltage regulators, transformers, and switches.
  • Inspect and test power lines.
  • String power lines between poles, towers, and buildings.
  • Climb poles and transmission towers and use truck-mounted buckets to get to equipment.
  • Operate power equipment when installing and repairing poles, towers, and lines.
  • Foster positive relationships amongst team, company, and customers.
  • Comply and be familiar with all industry standards and work practices, operating rules, regulations, as well as all pertinent OHSA regulations.
  • Be able and willing to respond to work for unplanned events such as car accidents, storms, fires, and any emergencies.
  • Preform regular on-call duties as assigned
  • Perform other duties as reasonably assigned.

What makes you a successful candidate?

  • Enrolled in or successfully completed Post-Secondary Powerline Technician Program. Must be eligible to work in Ontario.
  • Must possess a valid Ontario "Restricted" DZ or ARZ driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
  • Must be physically able to perform the essential duties in all weather conditions.
  • General knowledge of line materials, trade related practices/standards and operating rules and regulations.
  • Good communication (verbal and written) skills as well as the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, customers, and industry partners.
  • Must have an excellent safety record, and commitment to ongoing high standards of safety.
  • Must work effectively in a team environment and follow instructions from supervisor and peers.
  • Thorough understanding of equipment, standards, and practices applicable.
  • Ability to think critically and analytically with strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Unrelenting commitment and passion to safety, ethics, and continuous improvement.

If you are looking for to make a direct impact on the success and satisfaction of a company and its customers, while being part of a collaborative and dynamic team with an attractive compensation package – apply now

Submit your cover letter and resume through the Career Opportunities page on our website by December 1,

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We thank all respondents, however due to volume we will only contact those selected for an interview.

Canadian Niagara Power Inc. (CNP) together with FortisOntario, is committed to nurturing a positive, professional, and equal opportunity workforce. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are equipped to accommodate individual needs identified to us throughout our hiring process.

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