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Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)

$45.04 - $67.56 per hour
Full-time

Valard Construction

Our Distribution group is currently seeking Journeyperson Powerline Technicians (PLT) to join our growing team, in the Ferndale, ON area.

Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT's are responsible for construction of overhead and underground electrical power distribution systems. This is a hands-on role where your technical ability and commitment to safety will directly support our operations and team culture.

Please Note: Candidates must reside locally or within a reasonable commuting distance. These projects will be for unionized worksites. Candidates must be willing to join Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW).

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Maintain steel / wood poles, towers, and guy wires
  • Install 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 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
  • 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

Requirements

  • Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A or Red Seal)
  • Demonstrated experience in the utility construction sector
  • Direct power distribution experience
  • Demonstrated experience in energized work, system switching, and UG installations
  • Class 4 Rubber Glove experience
  • Understanding of construction and maintenance practices for distribution systems
  • Ability to read construction prints and electrical schematics
  • Valid Drivers Licence with ability to provide an acceptable Drivers Abstract (Preference for Commercial Drivers Licence)
  • Preference for Confined Space Certificate, UWPC, Working at Heights Cert, First Aid (CPR/AED)

This project will be a unionized worksite. Candidates must be willing to join Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW)

Benefits

This position offers an hourly rate of $45.04 - $67.56 / hour , depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits are provided by CUSW.

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.

Learn more

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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.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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