Engineering Technician/Technologist Co-op Student
Along with Lakeland Generation, Lakeland Energy and Lakeland Solutions, Lakeland Power is one of the four subsidiaries of Lakeland Holding Ltd. Lakeland Power distributes electricity to more than 14,900 customers in Bracebridge, Burk’s Falls, Huntsville, Magnetawan, Parry Sound and Sundridge. Our priorities are safety, customer service and reliability.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, this position will assist the Engineering staff with distribution design, drafting, field inspections, customer service, recordkeeping, and other duties. This co-op placement can be 4 or 8 months and is planned to begin in the Winter of 2027.
Responsibilities:
- Work within company values and policies at all times.
- Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
- Work with various departments within the Lakeland Holding group of companies in a professional manner.
- Assist with the design of overhead and underground distribution infrastructure.
- Assist with review of joint-use partner applications and engineered drawings.
- Assist in computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD, SpidaCalc).
- Work with Microsoft software such as Word and Excel.
- Complete field inspections to determine the condition of assets and compliance with standard construction.
- Conduct site visits to gather field data for design or records purposes, pole staking, and inspections.
- Assist with ESA Reg. 22/04 documentation for yearly audits.
- Provide updates to the GIS team.
- Work safely around moving and energized apparatus.
- Work effectively and safely in a team environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: Must be enrolled in a two or three-year Electrical Technician/Technologist Diploma program or a four-year Electrical Engineering program.
Knowledge: Knowledge of electrical distribution systems and comprehensive electrical theory is an asset.
Skills: Applicant must be detail-oriented and work positively in a team environment. Must be adept at interacting constructively (both verbally and in writing) with customers and other employees. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel. Proficiency with AutoCAD and SpidaCalc is an asset.
Other: Must possess a valid Class G Driver’s Licence and an acceptable driver’s abstract.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
*This vacancy is for an existing position
Interested applicants should submit their applications to https://lakelandholding.bamboohr.com/careers/66 by 11:59 PM on Monday, October 12th, 2026.
Lakeland Holding Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Lakeland Holding Ltd. offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by Lakeland Holding Ltd. regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
