Powerline Technicians - Essex/Kent

Canadian Union of Skilled Workers; Leamington; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers is recruiting Red Seal Powerline Technicians to work with Fidelity Utilities Inc. on projects in the Essex/Kent area of Ontario.

Start: Monday, October 13, 2026. Duration: 16 months. Schedule: 4x10s, Monday to Thursday. Travel/Board: Yes. LOA as per the Collective Agreement. The work includes pole and insulator replacements, as well as related line tasks in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Must hold Powerline Technician Trade Certificate.
• AZ or DZ licence required.
• Tools as per the Collective Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Pole replacements.
• Insulator replacements.
• Guy guards and related line work.

Skills

Climbing

Outdoor work

Education

Powerline Technician Trade Certificate

Tools

AZ/DZ Licence

Job description

The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers is currently recruiting Red Seal Powerline Technicians to work with one of our contractors, Fidelity Utilities Inc., on projects in the Essex/Kent area of Ontario.

The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) is a progressive, member-driven union representing highly skilled tradespeople across Canada.

The Details

• Start: Monday, October 13, 2026
• Duration: 16 months
• Schedule: 4x10s, Monday to Thursday
• Agreement: CUSW
• Travel/Board: Yes. LOA as per the Collective Agreement

Compensation

$71.16/hr total package

The Work

Distribution line replacement built to Hydro One (HONi) standards, including:

• Pole replacements
• Insulator replacements
• Guy guards and related line work

Work Environment

Climbing and working aloft, outdoor and physical work, with some off-road work.

Requirements

• Powerline Technician Trade Certificate
• AZ or DZlicence
• Tools as per the Collective Agreement