Powerline Technician – Journeyperson/Apprentice (Live Line)

The MEARIE Group; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa River Power Corporation in Almonte, Ontario, seeks a Journeyperson Powerline Technician or Apprentice to support the Operations Department with distribution system work. Strong safety practice and ability to read drawings are required; travel and after-hours work may be needed.

A unionized, full-time role with competitive compensation and benefits is offered. The position emphasizes installation and maintenance of electrical distribution assets, service upgrades, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or higher required.
• Fully certified Powerline Technician Journeyperson or currently registered as a powerline trades apprentice.
• Powerline Maintainer program is an asset.
• Valid Class DZ driver’s license in good standing.
• Demonstrated history of safe work practices.
• Knowledge of ESA regulations/Electrical Safety Authority Regulation 22/04 etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform live line work on the distribution system.
• Install and maintain poles, transformers, HV wire, and distribution assets.
• Perform service upgrades for residential/commercial connections.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company policies.
• Perform streetlight maintenance and installation.
• Maintain residency within 35 minutes of ORPC Almonte Centre.
• Use test equipment/power tools; assist other departments.
• Work standby on a designated schedule; manage permits/locates.
• Complete paperwork: planning, tailboards, timesheets, traffic planning.
• Participate in safety training and professional development.

Skills

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

SCADA knowledge

MS Office

AutoCAD

Field work

Tower climbing

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Journeyperson Powerline Technician

Powerline Maintainer program (asset)

DZ driver’s license

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA systems

Job description

Ottawa River Power Corporation in Almonte, Ontario, seeks a Journeyperson Powerline Technician or Apprentice to support the Operations Department with distribution system work. Strong safety practice and ability to read drawings are required; travel and after-hours work may be needed.

A unionized, full-time role with competitive compensation and benefits is offered. The position emphasizes installation and maintenance of electrical distribution assets, service upgrades, and collaboration across