Electrical Distribution Planner | Canadian Niagara Power

The MEARIE Group; Fort Erie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical services company in Fort Erie is seeking an Electrical Distribution Planner for a full-time permanent role. You will assist in designing and improving electrical systems while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a two-year technology program in the electrical field, and proficiency in CAD applications. This position offers an attractive compensation package and a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 'G' Ontario Drivers License.
• Familiar with Company’s equipment, standards, and practices.
• Experience in electrical design and planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist Electric Planners with construction and maintenance worker orders.
• Maintain records and provide drafting services.
• Apply for permits and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform layouts and designs of electrical facilities.
• Analyze loading and protection criteria of electrical systems.

Skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two-year technology program in electrical field

Tools

CAD applications

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Electrical Distribution Planner - Full-time Permanent

Looking to combine your technical expertise with real‑world impact? As an Electrical Distribution Planner, you'll play a key role in designing and improving the systems that keep communities powered and businesses running. Step into a role where your planning powers progress—and your future is fully charged.

Canadian Niagara Power Inc. (CNPI), located in beautiful Fort Erie, is looking for a motivated self‑starter, who has a positive attitude, and a desire to provide great customer service. The successful candidate will have the ability to effectively deal with people in a professional manner, while complying with Company policies and procedures with respect to relevant legislation and regulations regarding the Electric Industry.

Key functions of the role:

• Under direct supervision, shall assist Electric Planners of a higher classification in the application of prescribed Company and industry standards, guides, specifications, practices and procedures in the preparation of construction, modification and maintenance worker orders for the Company’s transmission and distribution system.
• Maintain records and mapping associated with the operation of the electrical system. Provide drafting services for Electric Planners of a higher classification and associated sections of the Company. Assist with determination and acquisition of easements and other rights of property.
• Make application to civic authorities for permits and certificates necessary for the maintenance and construction of the electrical system. Ensure all permits and certificates are received prior to release of work. Process applications and requests for underground locates.
• Perform simple layouts and designs of electrical facilities.
• Analyze loading and protection criteria of both existing and propose facilities forming part of the electrical system.
• The candidate shall ensure that work is performed in accordance with all relevant legislation, regulations and other requirements to which the Company subscribes.
• Other duties as required.

What makes you a successful candidate?

• Shall possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers License
• Shall be thoroughly familiar with the Company’s equipment, standards and practices, applicable to this type of work
• Shall possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Shall have successfully completed a two-year technology program in the electrical field
• Shall be thoroughly familiar with CAD applications and Microsoft Office Suite applications

If you are looking for a role in which you can demonstrate your organizational skills in a fast‑paced environment, 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 1st, 2025.

Visit the link below to learn more.

Career Opportunities | Canadian Niagara Power (cnpower.com)

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

Canadian Niagara Power Inc. (CNPI) 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.