Powerline Technician

“Excellence in Energy Innovation”

Saint John Energy is an award-winning, internationally recognized distribution utility serving the ratepayers and citizens of Saint John, New Brunswick since 1922.  Our team has been recognized for energy innovation, leadership, and excellence by Electricity Canada, the International Smart Grid Network, and the Smart Energy Project.

We are a community owned utility that cares, above all, about people.  We are relentless in our goal to provide our customers with convenient, reliable energy choices that provide comfort, save money, and help protect the environment.  We care about our teams, we care about the communities we serve and we care about the province where we work and live – we invest in them every day.

Saint John Energy is guided by the principles of: Safety & Wellness, Customer & Community, Integrity, and Bravery. Safety is more than a core value – it’s a way of life at Saint John Energy, demonstrated every day through our commitment to the safety of our employees, customers and community.

Applications are invited for the position of “Powerline Technician” until 1:00pm on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

The Power Line Technician (PLT) is a union position and contributes to the construction, maintenance, and operation of all aspects of Saint John Energy’s electrical distribution system.

The role of the PLT and the involvement of IBEW local #1524 play a major factor in Saint John Energy enjoying some of the highest levels of customer satisfaction and system reliability in Canada.

The duties of this position include:

• Participates in the construction, maintenance and operation of Saint John Energy’s overhead and underground systems in order to meet customer needs and improve system reliability


• Promotes training and safety in order to ensure all safety regulations and appropriate work methods, Standard Operation procedures and Standard Construction Standards are adhered to


• Actively engages in equipment, work and materials planning  in order to complete jobs efficiently and effectively


• Maintains all necessary vehicle and hydraulic maintenance log books and ensure that all routine vehicle maintenance is carried out


• Responds to and carries out emergency maintenance in extreme weather conditions

The employment requirements for this position are:

• Successful completion or enrolment in a recognized Power Line Technician program or equivalent experience in the trade


• Must have good verbal communication skills


• Variable duties in an outdoor work environment, always requiring a high degree of accuracy and attention to details and safety


• Ability to positively interact with union, non-union, and Management


• Resourceful, with strong troubleshooting skills


• Participates in the on-call rotation


• Membership in IBEW local #1524 is a condition of employment


• Possesses or obtain a class 1E driver's licence


• Must reside within 30 minutes of the Saint John city center under normal driving conditions within the first 6 months of employment

At Saint John Energy, you will be rewarded with a competitive benefit and salary package as well as the opportunity to take part in job related training and development to help you grow your career.  Our employees enjoy an annual wellness allowance, social events and a positive work environment.

Applications will be accepted until 1:00pm on Thursday, January 29, 2026.