Regional Maintainer II - Lines

Hydro One; Chapleau; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro One seeks a Regional Maintainer - Lines in Chapleau Operations Centre. A Red Seal Power Line Technician Journeyperson with 5+ years’ experience is required to maintain and upgrade distribution and transmission lines, engage in live line work, and mentor apprentices.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to standards, and readiness for after-hours trouble calls in a remote community. Reports to the Chapleau Operations Centre and participates in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Power Line Technician journeyperson.
• Demonstrates a high standard of safety and efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of Distribution Standards Manual, Work Methods Manual, Work Protection Code, Hydro One Safety Rules and Responsibility Matrix.
• Ability to work in a remote community and interact with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and mentor staff in construction and maintenance of distribution and transmission lines.
• Maintain power service and restore power during emergencies.
• Install, connect and repair underground, submarine and overhead conductors.
• Perform live line work with appropriate safety procedures.
• Ensure proper vehicles, tools and equipment are available and maintained.

Skills

Power Line Technician experience

Safety awareness

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Grade XII or equivalent

Power Line Technician Certificate of Qualification

Job description

52019 - Chapleau - Regular

Hiring salary range: $32.85 - $56.93 / hourly

52019 - Chapleau - Regular

Hiring salary range: $32.85 - $56.93 / hourly

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Role Information

This role of Regional Maintainer - Lines, is a regular full-time position located in the Chapleau Operations Centre. Hydro One requires a Red Seal Power Line Technician Journeyperson with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience. The successful candidate(s) will be eligible to report to positions outside the Chapleau Operations Centre only after a period of approximately two (2) years’ service at the Chapleau Operations Centre (i.e. after June 30th, 2028). The successful applicant(s) to this posting will not be entitled to moving and/or transportation expenses. The successful candidate(s) will play a significant role in mentoring and coaching the Powerline Technician Apprentice(s) assigned to the Chapleau Operations Center.

General Accountabilities

• Under the direction of the FLM, UTS II and UTS III, carry out, and mentor staff involved in the construction and maintenance of distribution lines, transmission lines and associated apparatus, including erection of poles and structures for distribution & transmission power lines.
• Maintain power service to electrical customers, including troubleshooting and restoring of electrical power during emergencies.
• Install, connect and repair underground, submarine and overhead conductors to service customers.
• Perform approved live line work using live line tools, rubber gloves and barehand techniques. Follow all requirements under the Work Protection Code (including establishment and holding).
• Install various types of metering equipment and maintain and repair street and sentinel lighting.
• Understand and operate motorized vehicles and equipment (including chainsaw operation)
• Work with staff and material efficiently and ensure that the proper vehicles, tools and equipment are available and maintained in good working order.
• Work collaboratively with staff and ensure that safety protocols are followed and that work is performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with quality standards.
• Applies and follows all HODS documents, policies and procedures in order to meet the objectives of safe work.
• Be prepared to accept an equitable portion of trouble call service and emergency work outside of normal work hours.
• Sound understanding of documentation, job planning and knowledge of work management systems are required.
• Contract Monitoring Skills along with troubleshooting Skills, Technical Skills (such as load management, line layout, staking etc.), Environmental Skills (such as PCB management, WHMIS, waste management, etc.)
• Other duties as required and/or as outlined in the Trades Matrix

Selection Criteria

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Power Line Technician journeyperson.
• Must have a Grade XII or equivalent, and Certificate of Qualification of Power Line Technician.
• Must have demonstrated a high standard of safety and efficiency.
• Must have a good working knowledge of the Distribution Standards Manual, Work Methods Manual, Work Protection Code, Hydro One Safety Rules and Trades Supervisory Criteria and Responsibility Matrix.
• Must demonstrate a high standard of relations with staff and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population of customers and staff, along with a genuine interest and ability to work in a remote community.

Conditions Of Hire

This position is the result of the unique circumstance and needs of the Chapleau Operations Center. As a condition of hire to this full-time permanent role, the successful applicant(s) will only be eligible to move to lateral or demotion positions (i.e. mass hire) outside the Chapleau Operations Centre after June 30, 2028.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

"Employer of the year 2026"

Deadline: September 15, 2026

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hydro One uses AI tools to assist in the screening and assessing candidates for this role. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Hydro One; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.