Journeyperson Powerline Technician

Valard; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier utility contractor in Canada is seeking a Journeyperson Powerline Technician for a multi-year Distribution project in Central Ontario. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in electrical construction and hold a PLT certification. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining power distribution systems, leading crews, and mentoring apprentices. This is a unionized position with benefits provided by the union.

Benefits

Union benefits

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in the utility or electrical construction sector.
• 2 years of direct power distribution experience.
• Strong understanding of construction practices for distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Erect and maintain poles, towers, and guy wires.
• Install power lines, insulators, and switches.
• Mentor apprentices in safety and equipment use.

Skills

Leadership

Safety protocol adherence

Technical proficiency

Mentoring

Knowledge of electrical systems

Education

Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) certification

Tools

Rubber gloves for live line work

Job description

We are currently seeking Journeyperson Powerline Technicians (PLT) to join our growing team to support a multi year Distribution project in Central Ontario.

Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT's are responsible for construction of overhead and underground electrical power distribution systems. This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical ability, mentoring capacity, and commitment to safety will directly support our operations and team culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Erect and maintain steel / wood poles, towers, and guy wires
• Install overhead and underground power lines, insulators, conductors, transformers, switches, and associated equipment
• Perform conductor stringing, sagging, clipping, and dead-ending (energized and de-energized)
• Execute advanced system switching tasks, including reclosers and loop feeds
• Perform UG (underground) cable testing, terminations, and equipment installation
• Splice, solder, and insulate conductors for connections
• Model safe work practices and ensure crew adherence to Valard’s HSE policies
• Mentor apprentices and junior personnel in tasks, safety protocols, and equipment use
• Conduct and review tailboards, FLHA, and daily safety checklists
• Proficiently carry out advanced live line work procedures and teach basic live line procedures to apprentices
• Lead or assist with job hazard assessments, fall protection plans, and critical lift plans
• Ensure proper documentation of safety forms, inspections, and procedural compliance
• Submit daily documentation and reports

Requirements

• Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) certification
• 6 years of experience in the utility or electrical construction sector
• 2 years of direct power distribution experience
• Valid Drivers Lisence (Preference for Commercial Drivers Lisence) with ability to provide an acceptable Drivers Abstract
• Proven experience leading crews and training apprentices
• Demonstrated experience in energized work, system switching, and UG installations
• Class 4 Rubber Glove experience
• Strong understanding of construction and maintenance practices for distribution systems
• Proficiency in reading construction prints and electrical schematics
• Preference for Confined Space Certificate, UWPC, Working at Heights Cert, First Aid (CPR / AED)

This project will be a unionized worksite. Candidates must be willing to join Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW).

Benefits

This position will be part of the CUSW union and benefits are provided by the union.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of QuantaServices, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.