Posted 15 days ago
Lineman
@ Western Pacific Enterprises LTD
Edmonton, Alberta
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Overview
Western Pacific Enterprises LTD is hiring a full-time Lineman to construct and maintain electrical lines across underground, transmission, substation and wind farm work. The role involves setting poles, stringing and maintaining wire, installing insulators and transformers, and supervising groundmen and apprentices. Compensation and vacation follow the IBEW collective agreement, and the posting notes possible pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
Responsibilities:
- Construct and maintain overhead, underground, transmission and substation lines
- Set poles, string wire and install insulators and transformers
- Plan and initiate projects while following OH&S and safety policies
- Supervise groundmen and apprentices
Requirements summary:
- Journeyman Power-Lineman qualification with proof of completion
- Valid driver's licence
- Ability to work at heights up to 100 feet or more
- Strong safety awareness and teamwork
- Ability to read drawings and follow directions
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Paid time off
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Construction site, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Power-Lineman |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Western Pacific Enterprises LTD
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Job description
About The Role
The Lineman is responsible for constructing and maintaining all phases of electrical line construction to include: underground, transmission, substation and wind farms.
Company Overview
Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
Great Southwestern Construction, Inc., a MYR Group, Inc. company, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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The Lineman is responsible for constructing and maintaining all phases of electrical line construction to include: underground, transmission, substation and wind farms.
Company Overview
Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.
Essential Functions
- Construct and maintain all phases of electrical line construction to include: underground, transmission, substations and wind farms
- Establish OH & S and customer safety requirements
- Observe and practice all safety policies and bulletins
- Plan and initiate projects
- Set poles
- Maintain and repair overhead distribution or transmission lines
- String new wire or maintain old wire
- Experience with tuning overhead lines to strict specifications and stagger
- Install and maintain insulators
- Install and maintain transformers and other equipment
- Supervision of Groundmen and Apprentices
- Install and maintain underground distribution systems
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
- Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards, if applicable
- Essential functions of this position will be performed at a designated Company office or field location.
Qualifications
- Presently qualified to be a Journeyman Power-Lineman. Documentation of completion of program is required
- Valid Drivers License
- Ability to work at heights up to and aboce 100 feet
- Able to communicate effectively
- Possess good teamwork skills
- Ability to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace
- A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times
- Strong comprehension of drawings and details
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation, benefits and annual vacation allotment per the respective IBEW collective agreement.
Great Southwestern Construction, Inc., a MYR Group, Inc. company, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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