TEMPORARY POWERLINE TECHNICIAN “A” (UP TO 1 YEAR)

The MEARIE Group; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional electrical utility in Greater Sudbury seeks a Temporary Powerline Technician “A” for up to one year. The role includes constructing and maintaining overhead and underground electrical systems while adhering to safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have Journeyman certification, relevant experience, and a valid Ontario driver's license.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Powerline Technician Certification is essential.
• Must possess a Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Construct, operate, and maintain electrical distribution systems.
• Perform duties in accordance with safety requirements.
• Work on system potentials up to 44kV.

Skills

Journeyman Powerline Technician Certification licensed to work in Ontario

Knowledge of E&USA Safety Rules

Experience in electrical utility distribution work

Valid Ontario Class G driver's license

Education

Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Class ARZ Driver’s License

Job description

Overview

GREATER SUDBURY HYDRO INC. has an opening for a TEMPORARY POWERLINE TECHNICIAN “A” (UP TO 1 YEAR).

Greater Sudbury Hydro Inc. is an electrical utility committed to delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers. Our parent company, Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc. is a diversified, community-owned corporation focused on service excellence.

GSU requires a Temporary Powerline Technician “A”. The Powerline Technician will construct, operate and maintain the overhead and underground electrical distribution systems within GSU’s service area stationed from our 500 Regent St, Sudbury location.

Responsibilities

The Powerline Technician will: construct, operate, and maintain overhead and underground electrical distribution systems within GSU’s service area, based at our Sudbury location; perform duties in accordance with applicable safety requirements and regulations; work on system potentials up to and including 44kV.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Powerline Technician Certification licensed to work in Ontario
• Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma
• Class “ARZ” Driver’s License is an asset
• Knowledge of E&USA Safety Rules, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Utility Work Protection Code and all other applicable legislation
• Experience in all aspects of electrical utility distribution work, overhead or underground, on system potentials up to and including 44kV
• A valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required
• This is a temporary position for a duration of up to one year

Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume by October 17, 2025 no later than 4:30 p.m., in confidence to:

[e-mail]

At GSU, we value the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives within our team in accordance with the principles of employment equity. We encourage applications from people who identify themselves as members of designated groups. We invite people with disabilities to email [e-mail] with any requests for accommodation or adaptation during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (Regulation 191/11).

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