Journeyperson Powerline Technician

We are currently seeking a Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) to join our growing team. Reporting to the Foreman, the PLT is responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground electrical power systems for distribution.

This position is based around Central Ontario area, and candidates must reside locally or within a reasonable commuting distance.

This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical ability, mentoring capacity, and commitment to safety will directly support our operations and team culture.

Responsibilities:

• Erect and maintain steel, wood, or concrete poles, towers, and guy wires
• Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power lines, insulators, conductors, transformers, switches, and associated equipment
• Perform conductor stringing, sagging, clipping, and dead-ending (energized and de-energized)
• Execute advanced system switching tasks, including reclosers and loop feeds
• Perform UG (underground) cable testing, terminations, and equipment installation
• Splice, solder, and insulate conductors for network connections
• Model safe work practices and ensure crew adherence to Valard’s HSE policies
• Mentor apprentices and junior personnel in tasks, safety protocols, and equipment use
• Conduct and review tailboards, FLHA, and daily safety checklists
• Proficiently carry out advanced live line work procedures and teach basic live line procedures to apprentices
• Lead or assist with job hazard assessments, fall protection plans, and critical lift plans
• Ensure proper documentation of safety forms, inspections, and procedural compliance
• Submit daily documentation and reports in a timely manner

• Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) certification
• 6 years of experience in the utility or electrical construction sector with 2 years distribution experience
• Valid Class DZ mandatory (preference to AZ). Must maintain throughout employment and ability to provide a clean Drivers Abstract
• Proven experience leading crews and training apprentices
• Demonstrated experience in energized work, system switching, and UG installations
• Must have class 4 Rubber Glove experience.
• Confined Space Certificate, UWPC, Working at Heights Cert, First Aid (CPR/AED) - preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction and maintenance practices for distribution systems
• Proficiency in reading construction prints and electrical schematics
• Valard Construction is a CUSW Union employer: CUSW member would be an asset / must be willing to join CUSW union.
• This project is a unionized worksite. Candidates who are current union members will be considered an asset and must be willing to join to join CUSW union

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing. 

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.