Line Sub-Foreperson

The MEARIE Group; Halton Hills; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A utility company based in Halton Hills seeks a Line Sub-Foreperson to lead construction and maintenance efforts for overhead and underground distribution systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience with a Journeyperson certification, strong leadership qualities, and a commitment to safety. Key responsibilities include ensuring safe work practices and mentoring apprentice linepersons. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of $57.39 and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Support for training and development

Opportunity to work in a regulated industry

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years Journeyperson certification with experience in the power line trade.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a supervisory role focusing on safety and productivity.
• Thorough knowledge of overhead and underground distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead line crews for overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Reinforce EUSA Safety Rules and applicable legislation.
• Train and mentor apprentice linepersons.

Skills

Safety commitment

Power distribution line construction

Interpersonal skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of Utility Work Protection Code

Education

Journeyperson (MEARIE/EDA) certification

Valid Ontario driver’s licence Class ‘DZ’

Job description

Line Sub-foreperson (on-site)

Unionized Position Represented by PWU CUPE LOCAL 1000

Halton Hills Hydro Inc. is a community-focused electric distribution utility. Safety for our employees and the community is our number one priority; we care about our work, our customers, and our business. We have a commitment to delivering quality service and each member of our team has a responsibility to help one another achieve success and satisfaction on the job.

Located in the town of Halton Hills we’re 15 minutes north of the 401, accessible by GO Train and bus, and within a 35km radius of major urban centres, such as Guelph, Milton, Brampton, Mississauga, Cambridge, and Orangeville.

Halton Hills Hydro is looking to fill the position of Line Sub-Foreperson in our Operations Department. The successful applicant will be an effective leader who is willing to take charge, show initiative and help our team move forward. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated the following skills, characteristics and qualifications, which are essential to performing this position effectively:

• Dedicated to maintaining a safe work environment for the protection of our employees and the general public;
• Minimum 10 years Journeyperson (MEARIE/EDA) certification with experience in the power line trade;
• Proven experience in power distribution line construction and line maintenance; Excellent working knowledge of overhead and underground distribution systems, work practices and equipment;
• Proven interpersonal skills and practical experience effectively dealing with fellow co-workers, challenging customers and situations using tact and diplomacy;
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a supervisor or leadership position focusing on areas of safety, teambuilding, training, efficiency and productivity;
• A valid Ontario driver’s licence in good standing with Class ‘DZ’ (minimum);
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Utility Work Protection Code and Halton Hills Hydro’s Construction Verification Program.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Effectively lead line crews involved in the construction and maintenance of both overhead and underground distribution systems, ensuring the safe and productive performance of the work;
• Understand, practice and reinforce EUSA Safety Rules, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, ESA requirements for LDC distribution system construction (Ontario Regulation 22/04) and all other applicable legislation;
• Participate in the training and ongoing mentoring of apprenticelinepersons;
• Participate in regular on-call system.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive total compensation package with an hourly rate of $57.39;
• Opportunity to work with an experienced utility team;
• Direct experience within a highly regulated industry;
• Working in an environment with a strong commitment to safety;
• Training and development support and opportunities.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Email your detailed resume, in confidence, to [e-mail];
• Use SUBFOREPERSON for your subject line;
• Indicate in the body of your email where you saw this posting.

Halton Hills Hydro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.