Powerline Technician

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A government energy provider in Iqaluit, Nunavut, is seeking a Powerline Technician. The ideal candidate will have intra-provincial certification as a Powerline Technician, along with a valid Class 3 driver’s license. Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing powerline systems while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. The position offers a competitive salary range and a northern living allowance. Preference will be given to Nunavut Inuit.

Benefits

Northern living allowance

Defined benefit pension program

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Intra-provincial certification required.
• Valid Class 3 driver’s license with airbrake endorsement needed.
• Red Seal certification would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair powerline systems.
• Travel to remote communities for inspections and repairs.
• Maintain documentation and ensure safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Intra-provincial certification as a Powerline Technician

Valid Class 3 driver’s license with airbrake endorsement

Knowledge of Nunavut culture

Ability to speak Inuktitut

Job description

Overview

Powerline Technician (QEC 25-032) – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is entrusted with providing safe and reliable power to customers across Nunavut. QEC is the sole energy provider in the territory and operates 25 stand-alone diesel power generation facilities and distribution systems across the territory.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs powerline systems, subsystems, and equipment to ensure maximum productivity and quality.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs emergency powerline systems, subsystems, and equipment and replaces as required.
• Travels to remote communities to perform regular inspections, conduct preventative maintenance, install equipment, and perform general repairs to powerlines and systems.
• Maintains maintenance documentation and coordinates with operators, maintenance staff, when amending documentation.
• Ensures all materials used during construction and repairs are logged and reported to the Line Supervisor.
• Provides on-site solutions or modifications to bring systems back online as quickly as possible during outage situations while mitigating risk to equipment.
• Always maintains a clean and safe work environment and acts in a pro-active manner to make timely recommendations for continuous improvement of operations and equipment.
• Ensures work is conducted in accordance with all corporate policies and procedures; territorial, provincial, and national codes; and in compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Intra-provincial certification as a Powerline Technician.
• Valid Class 3 driver’s license with an airbrake endorsement, and the ability to meet vehicle insurance requirements of QEC.

Assets

• Red Seal certification is an asset
• Knowledge of Nunavut, the land, language, and culture an asset.
• The ability to speak Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun and / or French an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $121,763.20 to $142,251.20, and a northern living allowance of $16,008.00 per annum. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined-benefit pension program. Accommodation is not guaranteed at this point. This position is included in the Nunavut Employee’s Union.

Preference will be given to Nunavut Inuit.

How to apply

To apply, send your application by email to : https : / / qeccareers.prevueaps.ca / jobs /

Open until filled.

Applications for this competition may be considered for future employment opportunities with QEC.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Additional Information

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