Aerial Lineperson

Aecon Group Inc.; North Bay; On-site; CAD 80,231,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Utilities is hiring an Aerial Lineperson for North Bay, ON, and Arnprior, ON. The role involves constructing and maintaining aerial telecom infrastructure with travel to remote areas. Unionized position requiring union membership after acceptance and adherence to safety standards.

You will work under the superintendent, perform line tasks, and ensure quality service. A valid AZ or DZ license is a strong asset, with a focus on safety and teamwork across days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience with Line & Bucket trucks and pole climbing.
• Ability to read and interpret locate requests and design drawings.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites and work in all weather conditions.
• Reliable, self-disciplined and organized.
• Capable of working independently or as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, productivity and support to line foreperson.
• Place cable, poles, anchors, strand and hardware per specs.
• Use lasher for aerial fiber/copper installation and pull cable.
• Inspect vehicles daily and maintain safe work zones on roads.
• Document inspections, timesheets, drawings, and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with crew and participate in safety programs.

Skills

Line & Bucket trucks

Pole climbing

Locates reading

Reading design drawings

Safety culture

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value - it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won't just build your career — you'll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus - today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation - we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon We

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement - values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you're inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Safer. Faster. Smarter. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America, Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always, we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future.

Reporting to the Superintendent, the Aerial Lineperson will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of aerial telecommunication infrastructure. Please note that this position is unionized, therefore it will be a requirement to join the union upon acceptance. This is a mobile project that will require travel and working in some remote areas.

Location: North Bay, ON, & Arnprior, ON.

What You'll Do Here

• Provide a high level of safety, productivity and support to the line foreperson ensuring quality service.
• Access various types of public or privately owned property to place cable, strand, anchors, poles, etc. in accordance with technical specifications.
• Utilize lasher for installation of aerial fiber optic or copper cable using existing knowledge of all required pole hardware.
• Pull cable or strand by hand or with mechanical equipment.
• Daily inspection of vehicles to ensure all safety signs, cones, tooling, hardware, etc. are in good condition and on the truck.
• Set up safe work zones on high traffic roads according to Book 7 standards.
• Approach all customers in a courteous, professional manner.
• Apply due diligence in ensuring accuracy in preparation and prompt completion of all necessary documentation (inspections, timesheets, drawings, as-builds, billing, and toolbox talks).
• Be a positive team member through open communication and active participation in crew tasks.
• Participate in all Health and Safety efforts including daily tailboard talks with Aerial crews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Team

• Experience using Line & Bucket trucks, climbing poles using spurs or ladders, or the ability to learn to do so.
• Hands-on experience placing cable, poles, down guys, anchors, strand, hardware, and vertical ground wires, or the ability to learn to do so.
• Ability to read and request locates.
• Experience in interpreting communication design drawings.
• A strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently or as a part of a crew to perform all types of Outside Plant aerial construction and maintenance/repair work.
• Strong work ethic, self-disciplined, motivated, and organized.
• Familiar with handling of fiber and copper cables.
• FTTH, copper, fiber experience is an asset.
• Valid Driver’s License. AZ or DZ is a strong asset. Clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Knowledge of CVOR requirements.
• General physical strength and stamina, and the ability to carry and climb a twenty-eight-foot extension ladder weighing 80 pounds.
• Work in all weather conditions, day, night, or weekends with possible overnight stays.
• This role requires travel.

The expected pay range for this role is $28 - $37 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon's AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.