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Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Aylmer, ON
Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line…
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Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line…
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Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Kitchener, ON
Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line…
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Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Aylmer, ON
Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line…
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Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line…
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Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)
Valard Construction
Lion's Head, ON
Full-time
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…
Added 1 hour ago
Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Chatham-Kent, ON · Tilbury, ON
Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line…
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Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)
Valard Construction
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
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…
Added 1 hour ago
Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line…
Added 1 hour ago
Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)
Valard Construction
Kitchener, ON
Full-time
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…
Added 1 hour ago
Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)
Valard Construction
Chatham-Kent, ON · Tilbury, ON
Full-time
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…
Added 1 hour ago
Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)
Valard Construction
Aylmer, ON
Full-time
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…
Added 1 hour ago
Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Lion's Head, ON
Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line…
Added 1 hour ago
Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)
Valard Construction
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
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…
Added 1 hour ago
Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Timmins, ON
Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line…
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Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)
Valard Construction
Toronto, ON
Full-time
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…
Added 1 hour ago
Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)
Valard Construction
Timmins, ON
Full-time
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…
Added 1 hour ago
Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line…
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Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Chatham-Kent, ON · Tilbury, Ontario
Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line…
Added 1 hour ago
Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line…
Added 1 hour ago
Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Kitchener, ON
Full-time
Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line…
Added 2 hours ago
Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)
Valard Construction
Lion's Head, ON
Full-time
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…
Added 2 hours ago
Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)
Valard Construction
Toronto, ON
Full-time
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…
Added 2 hours ago
Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)
Valard Construction
Aylmer, ON
Full-time
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…
Added 2 hours ago
Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)
Valard Construction
Timmins, ON
Full-time
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…

Valard Construction

Powerline Technician Apprentice

Chatham-Kent, ON, Canada
Tilbury, ON, Canada

Pay: This position offers an hourly rate of $28.15 - $45.04 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Mar 20, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 21, 2026

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Original job description

Our Distribution group is currently seeking Powerline Technician Apprentices (PLT) to join our growing team, in the Tilbury, ON area.

Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line trucks, operate associated equipment, and perform other miscellaneous duties as required. We are open to new Apprentices who are registered with an applicable Provincial Apprenticeship program as well as Apprentices Level One through Four who are looking to continue their journey towards their Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate.

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

Work with a Journeyperson Powerline Technician and gain hours towards obtaining Journeyperson Certificate
Climb and work from heights and parallel to energized circuits
Maintain poles, towers and guy wires
Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution networks
Open and close switches and install grounding devices to lines and equipment
May climb poles and/or ride in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles
Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals
Install pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices
May cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service
Use insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools and/or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a Powerline Technician Apprentice with the Ontario Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Valid Driver's License and ability to provide an acceptable Drivers Abstract
Willingness to work away from home and work a variety of shifts
Knowledge of trade safety practices, procedures and safety requirements

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 $28.15 - $45.04 / 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.

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Visit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

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

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Responsibilities

The Powerline Technician Apprentice works under a Journeyperson to install, inspect, and maintain electrical distribution facilities and equipment. Responsibilities include climbing poles, splicing conductors, and operating specialized line equipment to ensure network reliability.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled as a Powerline Technician Apprentice with the Ontario Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission and hold a valid driver's license. Applicants must be willing to join the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) and reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the job site.

Skills

Electrical distribution
Powerline maintenance
Climbing poles
Operating line trucks
Splice conductors
Install transformers
Grounding devices
Hot stick operation
Trade safety practices
High-voltage line work

Benefits

Benefits provided by CUSW

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Keywords

Powerline Technician
Apprentice
Electrical Distribution
CUSW
Valard Construction
Utility Contractor
High-voltage
Transformers
Insulators
Grounding
Hot sticks
Line trucks
Construction
Safety practices
Ontario Apprenticeship
Trade Certification

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