Powerline Technicians - Essex/Kent

Canadian Union of Skilled Workers; Windsor; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LOA per Collective Agreement

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. This 16-month contract features a 4x10 schedule Monday to Thursday and travel/board with LOA per the Collective Agreement.

Starting Oct 13, 2026, the total package is CAD 71.16/hour, with a focus on distribution line replacements and outdoor, physical work in varied environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

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

• oStart: Monday, October 13, 2026
• oDuration: 16 months
• oSchedule: 4x10s, Monday to Thursday
• oAgreement: CUSW
• oTravel/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:

• oPole replacements
• oInsulator replacements
• oGuy guards and related line work

Work Environment

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

Requirements

• oPowerline Technician Trade Certificate
• oAZ or DZlicence
• oTools as per the Collective Agreement