Journeyperson Powerline Technician, Fulltime
Join an Award-Winning Utility
What if the work you did every day directly powered your community?
What if you could see your work come to life, lighting streets, connecting homes, and supporting businesses across a growing town?
At Oakville Hydro, that’s exactly what you’ll do!
Who We Are
Oakville Hydro delivers safe and reliable electricity to more than 78,000 individuals, families, and businesses in the Town of Oakville. We're more than a utility; we're a community partner, an innovator, and a team that takes pride in making a meaningful impact every day.
We’re Proud To Be
- A two-time recipient of the Local Distribution Company Performance Excellence Award
- Recognized by the Canadian Electricity Association with a Centre of Excellence Award
- Named one of Canada’s Safest Employers
Why Join Oakville Hydro?
- Competitive compensation with premium earning opportunities through overtime and standby assignments
- OMERS pension and comprehensive benefits starting Day 1
- Award-winning safety culture recognized as one of Canada's Safest Employers
- Diverse overhead and underground distribution work
- Modern fleet, equipment, and utility infrastructure
- Opportunity to mentor and support Apprentice Powerline Technicians
- Stable municipal utility environment serving a growing community
- Career growth and development opportunities in a culture that values your ideas and encourages innovation
- Fun team events, community involvement, and volunteer opportunities
If you are a safety-focused professional who takes pride in delivering reliable service and supporting your community, we want to hear from you.
About The Role
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your technical expertise contributes directly to the reliability of Oakville's electrical distribution system.
As a Powerline Technician, you will work as part of a skilled team responsible for the construction, maintenance, restoration, and operation of Oakville Hydro's overhead and underground distribution systems.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Build, maintain, and repair overhead energized primary and secondary distribution systems
- Construct, maintain, and troubleshoot underground distribution infrastructure including cables, terminations, and splices
- Install and maintain streetlighting systems
- Respond to emergency outages, standby assignments, and callouts
- Troubleshoot overhead and underground faults using system maps, field diagnostics, and industry best practices
- Install and replace utility poles including wood, concrete, steel, and fiberglass structures
- Install cables, complete system connections, and support distribution system expansion projects
- Maintain tools, equipment, and line vehicles to established safety and operational standards
- Support the development and training of Apprentice Powerline Technicians
- Assume Lead Powerline Technician responsibilities when required
What You Bring
- Certified Journeyperson Powerline Technician
- Previous electrical utility experience
- Strong knowledge of IHSA Safe Work Practices and Electrical Utility Safety Rules
- Valid Ontario Class AZ licence, or valid G licence with ability to obtain DZ and AZ within required timelines
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces
- Ability to work shifts, standby rotations, weekends, and emergency callouts as required
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
What Success Looks Like
- Safety-first mindset in every task and decision
- Professional and customer-focused interactions with customers, contractors, and the public
- Strong teamwork and collaboration
- Technical expertise and sound judgment during planned and emergency work
- Commitment to mentoring apprentices and supporting continuous improvement
Oakville Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Oakville Hydro will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform People Excellence team of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
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