Utility Arborist

        Utility Arborist

Enova Power Corp. is the trusted energy provider, dedicated to delivering safe and reliable energy solutions that power our communities forward.

Serving more than 160,000 residential and business customers in the City of Kitchener and Waterloo, Township of Woolwich, Wilmot, and Wellesley, Enova Power Corp. is the 7th largest electricity distribution utility in Ontario.

This position reports to the Forestry Supervisor and is responsible for carrying out with a minimum of supervision all aspects of removal, trimming and/or controlling trees, branches and brush under and around power distribution lines to ensure public safety and minimize service disruptions.

Compensation

• The range for this position is $28.46 to $42.45 /hour 

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong people skills, a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a solid commitment to safety
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Must demonstrate an ability to interpret drawings, sketches and diagrams and to work from verbal and written instructions, specifications and standards
• Must have excellent operational skills with the tools and equipment used in the job
• A working knowledge of industry regulations, the ESA Distribution Safety Regulations, the Electrical Utility Safety Rules, the Work Protection Code, the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related Construction and Industrial Regulations
• Must be able to perform the duties of the job including manual labour, climbing trees and working at heights
• The successful candidate will be required to be available for emergency call-outs

Experience/Education     

• Grade 12 Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
• Must be a Journeyman Utility Arborist holding a Certificate of Qualification issued by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (Trade Code 444B)
• Requires a valid Class ‘DZ’ driver’s license
• Requires certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR

Major (Primary) Responsibilities

• The Utility Arborist is responsible for removing, trimming and/or controlling of trees, branches and brush under and around energized power distribution lines with or without the aid or aerial devices to ensure public safety and minimize service disruptions
• Be responsible for the safe operation of equipment including trucks with trailers, aerial devices, chippers, chain saws and other motorized devices
• Perform work in proximity to energized equipment using appropriate tools, protective equipment and work methods at all voltages
• Perform daily CVOR and aerial device inspections and report any defects
• Perform work in a safe manner in compliance with applicable legislation and corporate rules, procedures and policies

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are to apply by submitting a detailed resume no later than Friday, June 7, 2024, at 4:00pm to our career’s portal at enovapower.com/careerskitchener.  

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Enova Power Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process for the position to which you have applied and require disability-related accommodation, please notify the People and Culture department.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, particularly racialized people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people and people with disabilities. We are committed to a workplace culture that fosters diversity, equity and inclusion and we therefore support candidates from many diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are also an Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant workplace. Our recruitment and hiring processes will be modified to accommodate disabilities, if requested.