Journeyperson Powerline Technician

Valard; Timmins; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility contractor is seeking a Journeyperson Powerline Technician to join their team for a multi-year project in Central Ontario. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining power distribution systems, mentoring junior personnel, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Candidates must have Journeyperson PLT certification and considerable experience in the electrical construction sector. This role includes union benefits and requires local residency or reasonable commuting distance.

Benefits

Union benefits

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in utility or electrical construction sector.
• 2 years of direct power distribution experience.
• Valid Driver’s Licence, preference for Commercial Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Erect and maintain steel/wood poles, towers, and guy wires.
• Install overhead and underground power lines.
• Perform conductor stringing, sagging, clipping, and dead-ending.

Skills

Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification

Leading crews

Energized work experience

Proficiency in reading construction prints

Tools

Class 4 Rubber Glove

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.

Please Note : This position is based around Central Ontario area, and candidates must reside locally or within a reasonable commuting distance.

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 Driver’s Licence (Preference for Commercial Drivers Licence) with ability to provide an acceptable Driver’s 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.