Posted 12 days ago
Powerline Technicians needed
@ Canadian Union of Skilled Workers
Belleville, Ontario
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Overview
The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers is hiring Red Seal Powerline Technicians, journeypersons, subforepersons and forepersons, for 12-month transmission projects for Hydro One Networks in Ontario's Eastern and Central zones. Work is a 4x10 Monday-to-Thursday schedule with overtime as required, starting ASAP. Pay is $53.37 to $63.07 per hour base plus vacation, statutory pay and H&W/RRSP contributions.
Responsibilities:
- Build and refurbish transmission lines and towers
- Replace insulators, wood poles and shieldwire
- Install OPGW and string conductors
- Plan and schedule day-to-day crew work
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal Powerline Technician certification required
- Valid G licence required
- Valid DZ or AZ driver's licence required
- Supervisory and transmission experience are assets
- Able to climb towers and poles and perform rescue techniques
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Construction site, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 55 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal Powerline Technician, G licence, DZ driver's licence, AZ driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Four-day work week, Retirement plan |
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Canadian Union of Skilled Workers
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Job description
The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers is currently recruiting Red Seal Powerline Technicians for projects in the Eastern and Central zones of Ontario for Hydro One Networks Inc.
The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) is a progressive, member-driven union representing highly skilled tradespeople across Canada.
Hydro One demonstrates a strong dedication to its employees and their families by prioritizing safety, supporting community involvement, and acknowledging the personal sacrifices made to keep the power on. Their commitment extends beyond the workplace to ensure employees can return home safely to their families.
Looking for work life balance - Hydro One's 4-day, 40 hour work week allows staff to have a long weekend to enjoy with family and friends...
Open positions
Powerline Technician Journeypersons
Powerline Technician Sub Forepersons
Powerline Technician Forepersons
Start Date: ASAP, Duration of Work: 12 Months (could be extended)
Location: Eastern & Central zones - Ontario
Shift: 4x10 (Monday to Thursday) Overtime as required
Rate Details
Powerline Technician
Wage Pkg consists of Base $53.37, Vac/Stat $5.34, HW/RRSP $12.45
Powerline Technician Subforeperson
Wage Pkg consists of Base $57.25, Vac/Stat $5.73, HW/RRSP $12.45
Powerline Technician Foreperson
Wage Pkg consists of Base $63.07, Vac/Stat $6.31, HW/RRSP $12.45
Work conditions and compensation packages are among the most competitive in the Canadian construction industry
Work Scope
The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) is a progressive, member-driven union representing highly skilled tradespeople across Canada.
Hydro One demonstrates a strong dedication to its employees and their families by prioritizing safety, supporting community involvement, and acknowledging the personal sacrifices made to keep the power on. Their commitment extends beyond the workplace to ensure employees can return home safely to their families.
Looking for work life balance - Hydro One's 4-day, 40 hour work week allows staff to have a long weekend to enjoy with family and friends...
Open positions
Powerline Technician Journeypersons
Powerline Technician Sub Forepersons
Powerline Technician Forepersons
Start Date: ASAP, Duration of Work: 12 Months (could be extended)
Location: Eastern & Central zones - Ontario
Shift: 4x10 (Monday to Thursday) Overtime as required
Rate Details
Powerline Technician
Wage Pkg consists of Base $53.37, Vac/Stat $5.34, HW/RRSP $12.45
Powerline Technician Subforeperson
Wage Pkg consists of Base $57.25, Vac/Stat $5.73, HW/RRSP $12.45
Powerline Technician Foreperson
Wage Pkg consists of Base $63.07, Vac/Stat $6.31, HW/RRSP $12.45
Work conditions and compensation packages are among the most competitive in the Canadian construction industry
Work Scope
- Transmission Line construction, maintenance, and refurbishment work of the Bulk Electrical System
- Planning and scheduling resources and the execution of day-to-day work activities for the TX Program Work and TX Capital Projects
- Transmission Lines Stringing
- Transmission Tower Assembly/Erection
- Insulator Replacement
- Wood Pole Replacement
- Shieldwire Replacement
- OPGW Installation
- Conductor dead ending, looping etc.
- Valid G Licence
- Red Seal Certified Powerline Technician Journeyperson
- Previous Supervisory experience is an asset
- Previous Transmission Experience is an asset
- Knowledge of Hydro One Safety Rules and Procedures is an asset
- Must be physically able and willing to climb transmission towers and poles
- Must be able to perform all rescue techniques including bucket evacuation
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Valid and maintained DZ or AZ driver's license
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