Electrical power line and cable workers jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 1, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 155
Employers: 30

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $40.87Across 17 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%3 listings
Hybrid: 0%0 listings
On-site: 98%152 listings

Employers hiring include Valard Construction (55), Forbes Bros. Group of Companies (37), Borea (7).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Electrical power line and cable workers jobs in Canada

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Powerline Technician
NOVA RPM
Bonnyville, AB
- Full-time
Company Description NOVA and RPM are two independently owned companies that work together to deliver general construction, mechanical, and utility projects across commercial and industrial…
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Powerline Technician Co-Op Student
Elexicon Energy Inc.
Ajax, ON
…provide our customers with reliable, affordable energy services and to continuously improve to meet their needs, while ensuring the needs of our shareholders are met through sustainable…
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Journeyman Powerline Technician - Transmission
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Powerline Technician - Line
ATCO Group
AB · Grande Prairie, AB
- Full-time
A culture based on caring, integrity, collaboration, and safety
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Apprentice Powerline Technician - Transmission
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Powerline Technician - Journeyperson
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION
Fort Smith, NT
- Full-time
The Journeyperson Powerline Technician participates as a member of the Transmission Distribution Operations Division and performs Journeyperson level work in the construction and…
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Apprentice Powerline Technician - Distribution
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Wadena, SK
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Journeyman Powerline Technician - Distribution
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Wadena, SK
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Journeyman Powerline Technician - Transmission
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Regina, SK
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Apprentice Powerline Technician - Transmission
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Regina, SK
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Apprentice Powerline Technician - Transmission
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Lloydminster, AB
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Journeyman Powerline Technician - Distribution
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Yorkton, SK
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Apprentice Powerline Technician - Transmission
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Medicine Hat, AB
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Journeyman Powerline Technician - Distribution
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Nipawin, SK
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Journeyman Powerline Technician - Distribution
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Melfort, SK
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Journeyman Powerline Technician - Distribution
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Prince Albert, SK
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Apprentice Powerline Technician - Distribution
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Nipawin, SK
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Apprentice Powerline Technician - Distribution
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Melfort, SK
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Apprentice Powerline Technician - Distribution
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Prince Albert, SK
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Apprentice Powerline Technician - Distribution
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Yorkton, SK
- Full-time
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Journeyman Powerline Technician - Transmission
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Regina, SK
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Apprentice Powerline Technician - Transmission
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Regina, SK
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard…
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Powerline Technician, District Operator
SaskPower
Rosthern, SK
- Full-time
We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a…
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Powerline Technician, District Operator
SaskPower
Carlyle, SK
- Full-time
We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a…
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Assistant Supervisor, Powerline Technician Distribution Crew
SaskPower
Carlyle, SK
- Full-time
We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a…

SaskPower

Powerline Technician, District Operator

Rosthern, SK, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 20, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Original job description

Location - SaskPower Rosthern

Permanent - Full Time

We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a team committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages to our employees. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn’t shy away from a good challenge, join us!

Apply no later than 11/04/2026 to be considered for this opportunity.

This is a safety-sensitive position, the successful candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing to comply with SaskPower’s Fit for Duty Policy.

Job Summary

The employee in this classification performs a variety of lineperson’s assignments involved in all aspects of the installation, construction, troubleshooting, repairing, specialized testing, maintenance, and ongoing inspection and maintenance of all overhead and underground distribution, transmission, switching station, substation and streetlight facilities and infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities

Maintain, inspect, install and repair lines, substations, apparatus and services as well as the installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground lines and cables including lead sheathed and oil-insulated cables and terminations
Maintain, inspect, construct, install and/or repair streetlight poles, streetlight units, relays, controls, ballasts and lamps, including the repair of underground an overhead streetlight faults
Perform live line methods necessary to complete assigned work
Conduct inspections of transmission lines and switching facilities by regular low level air and ground patrol and determine the location, cause, nature and extent of any maintenance required
Diagnose overhead and underground line faults by conducting appropriate inspections and tests
Test the electrical continuity and insulation qualities of repaired cables, as required
Perform phasing to confirm line and transformer connections, as required
Investigate the cause of electrical interference complaints and recommend appropriate actions, as required
Determine routing and provide assistance for high load moves
Perform connect, disconnect and/or collection procedures
Interpret and implement engineering and/or manufacturer’s plans, drawings, construction specifications and standards related to the installation, modification, repair and operation of equipment
Inspect construction and maintenance projects to ensure quality standards are maintained
Investigate and asses customer complaints and recommend corrective courses of action
Verify new equipment is installed to specification and conduct the necessary tests to place into service
Issue and/or arrange for appropriate permits and perform switching, as authorized, in accordance with the Permitting System
Provide material estimates for maintenance and system improvements
Ensure customer service requests, complaints, trouble calls and power quality issues are investigated and processed in a timely manner
Maintain buildings, storage and substation yards, etc.
Read meters, as required by the position
Inspect, service and operate specialized equipment and tools
Plan and conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
Arrange for appropriate permits and develop and perform switching procedures as authorized
Read, compile and maintain records and drawings associated with the position
Adhere to applicable safety and environmental standards, regulations and corporate commitments
Participate in continuous educational and professional development, as required
Prepare cost estimates, as required
Supervise apprentices and other staff, as required
Maintain a clean and orderly work area
Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Interprovincial Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate, or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to safely and competently perform power line work at the journeyed level
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position
Ability to cooperate and deal tactfully with others
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Valid Class 1A driver’s licence

This position falls within the scope of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 2067.

Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.

At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of fostering and maintaining a workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act .

We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully.

Learn more at Commitment to a Representative Workforce.

Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest job openings.

Please apply by 11/04/2026.

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Responsibilities

Install, inspect, troubleshoot, test, maintain, and repair overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines, substations, switching facilities, and streetlight infrastructure. Investigate customer and power-quality issues, perform authorized switching and permitting, maintain records and equipment, and support safe, high-quality work, including supervising apprentices as required.

Requirements

Requires an Interprovincial Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate or equivalent, demonstrated ability to perform powerline work safely at the journeyperson level, and the physical ability to perform the role. Candidates must also have a valid Class 1A driver's licence and be able to communicate effectively and work tactfully with others.

Skills

Powerline Installation and Repair
Overhead and Underground Line Maintenance
Substation Maintenance
Live-Line Work
Electrical Fault Diagnosis
Cable Testing
Electrical Phasing
Transmission Line Inspection
Switching Procedures
Permit Management
Equipment Testing and Commissioning
Preventive Maintenance
Technical Drawing Interpretation
Safety Compliance
Apprentice Supervision

Benefits

Competitive Salaries
Benefits Packages

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Keywords

Class 1A Driver's Licence
Overhead Distribution Lines
Underground Distribution Lines
Transmission Lines
Substations
Switching Stations
Streetlight Facilities
Live-Line Methods
Lead-Sheathed Cables
Oil-Insulated Cables
Cable Terminations
Electrical Fault Diagnosis
Cable Continuity Testing
Insulation Testing
Electrical Phasing
Power Quality
High-Load Moves
Permitting System
Switching Procedures
Preventive Maintenance
Engineering Drawings
Construction Specifications
Equipment Commissioning
Safety Standards
Environmental Standards
Maintenance Records
Apprentice Supervision

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