Journeyperson Powerline Technician

Oakville Hydro; Oakville; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

OMERS pension

Benefits from Day 1

Award-winning safety culture

Mentor apprentices

Municipal utility environment

Job summary

Oakville Hydro is seeking a Journeyperson Powerline Technician to join our team in Oakville. This full-time role focuses on construction, maintenance, restoration, and operation of our overhead and underground distribution systems to ensure reliable power for our community.

The position requires a certified journeyperson powerline technician with Ontario licensing and a strong commitment to safety. Opportunities include lead responsibilities, on-call duty, and mentoring apprentices within a

Qualifications

• Certified Journeyperson Powerline Technician.
• Experience in electrical utility environment.
• Knowledge of IHSA Safe Work Practices and Electrical Utility Safety Rules.
• Ontario Class AZ licence or G with DZ/AZ plan and ability to obtain DZ/AZ within timelines.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather, at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Willingness to work shifts, standby, weekends, and emergency callouts.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and repair overhead energized primary and secondary distribution systems.
• Construct, maintain, and troubleshoot underground distribution infrastructure including cables, terminations, and splices.
• Install and maintain streetlighting systems.
• Respond to emergency outages, standby assignments, and callouts.
• Troubleshoot overhead and underground faults using maps, diagnostics, and best practices.
• Install and replace utility poles and distribution components.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles to safety standards.
• Mentor apprentices and support training of Apprentice Powerline Technicians.
• Lead Powerline Technician responsibilities when required.

Skills

Journeyperson Powerline

Electrical utility experience

IHSA Safe Work Practices

Outdoor weather work

Education

Ontario Class AZ licence or G with DZ/AZ plan

Tools

Safe Work Practices

Job description

Journeyperson Powerline Technician, Fulltime

Join an Award-Winning Utility

What if the work you did every day directly powered your community?

What if you could see your work come to life, lighting streets, connecting homes, and supporting businesses across a growing town?

At Oakville Hydro, that’s exactly what you’ll do!

Who We Are

Oakville Hydro delivers safe and reliable electricity to more than 78,000 individuals, families, and businesses in the Town of Oakville. We're more than a utility; we're a community partner, an innovator, and a team that takes pride in making a meaningful impact every day.

We’re Proud To Be

• A two-time recipient of the Local Distribution Company Performance Excellence Award
• Recognized by the Canadian Electricity Association with a Centre of Excellence Award
• Named one of Canada’s Safest Employers

Why Join Oakville Hydro?

• Competitive compensation with premium earning opportunities through overtime and standby assignments
• OMERS pension and comprehensive benefits starting Day 1
• Award-winning safety culture recognized as one of Canada's Safest Employers
• Diverse overhead and underground distribution work
• Modern fleet, equipment, and utility infrastructure
• Opportunity to mentor and support Apprentice Powerline Technicians
• Stable municipal utility environment serving a growing community
• Career growth and development opportunities in a culture that values your ideas and encourages innovation
• Fun team events, community involvement, and volunteer opportunities

About The Role

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where your technical expertise contributes directly to the reliability of Oakville's electrical distribution system.

As a Powerline Technician, you will work as part of a skilled team responsible for the construction, maintenance, restoration, and operation of Oakville Hydro's overhead and underground distribution systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build, maintain, and repair overhead energized primary and secondary distribution systems
• Construct, maintain, and troubleshoot underground distribution infrastructure including cables, terminations, and splices
• Install and maintain streetlighting systems
• Respond to emergency outages, standby assignments, and callouts
• Troubleshoot overhead and underground faults using system maps, field diagnostics, and industry best practices
• Install and replace utility poles including wood, concrete, steel, and fiberglass structures
• Install cables, complete system connections, and support distribution system expansion projects
• Maintain tools, equipment, and line vehicles to established safety and operational standards
• Support the development and training of Apprentice Powerline Technicians
• Assume Lead Powerline Technician responsibilities when required

What You Bring

• Certified Journeyperson Powerline Technician
• Previous electrical utility experience
• Strong knowledge of IHSA Safe Work Practices and Electrical Utility Safety Rules
• Valid Ontario Class AZ licence, or valid G licence with ability to obtain DZ and AZ within required timelines
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces
• Ability to work shifts, standby rotations, weekends, and emergency callouts as required
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills

What Success Looks Like

• Safety‑first mindset in every task and decision
• Professional and customer‑focused interactions with customers, contractors, and the public
• Strong teamwork and collaboration
• Technical expertise and sound judgment during planned and emergency work
• Commitment to mentoring apprentices and supporting continuous improvement

Oakville Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Oakville Hydro will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform People Excellence team of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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