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Utility Construction Labourer (Unity, SK)
Valard Construction
Unity, SK
- Full-time
Candidates must reside locally in Saskatchewan or be willing to relocate on their own · Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license
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Powerline Technician (PLT) or PLT Foreman / Foreperson (Unity, SK)
Valard Construction
Unity, SK
- Full-time
Candidates must reside locally in Saskatchewan or be willing to relocate on their own · * Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Powerline Technician (PLT) Apprentices (Unity, SK)
Valard Construction
Unity, SK
- Full-time
Candidates must reside locally in Saskatchewan or be willing to relocate on their own · * Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Class 1A Licensed Operator (Unity, SK)
Valard Construction
Unity, SK
- Full-time
Candidates must reside locally in Saskatchewan or be willing to relocate on their own · * Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Class 1A Licensed Operator (Turtleford, SK)
Valard Construction
Turtleford, SK
- Full-time
Candidates must reside locally in Saskatchewan or be willing to relocate on their own · * Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Class 1A Licensed Operator (North Battleford, SK)
Valard Construction
Battleford, SK · North Battleford, SK
- Full-time
Candidates must reside locally in Saskatchewan or be willing to relocate on their own · * Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Commercial Manager (Bilingual English / French)
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Project Coordinator (Infrastructure Construction)
Valard Construction
Port Hawkesbury, NS
- $80,000 to $108,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Commercial Manager (Bilingual English / French)
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Project Coordinator (Infrastructure Construction)
Valard Construction
Port Hawkesbury, NS
- $80,000 to $108,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Junior Financial Analyst
Valard Construction
AB · Edmonton, Alberta
- Full-time
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Hydrovac Operator
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Sherwood Park, AB
- Full-time
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Hydrovac Swamper
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Sherwood Park, AB
- Full-time
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Hydrovac Swamper
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Sherwood Park, AB
- Full-time
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Hydrovac Operator
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Sherwood Park, AB
- Full-time
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Junior Financial Analyst
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AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Fleet Manager (Transmission)
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Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
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Fleet Manager (Transmission)
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Headingley, MB
- Full-time
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Fleet Manager (Transmission)
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Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Fleet Manager (Transmission)
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Headingley, MB
- Full-time
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Junior Project Controller
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AB · Edmonton, AB
- $92,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Junior Project Controller
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Calgary, AB
- $92,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Junior Project Controller
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AB · Edmonton, Alberta
- $92,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Junior Project Controller
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
- $92,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Operations Coordinator
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Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Valard Construction

Powerline Technician (PLT) Apprentices (Unity, SK)

Unity, SK, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Original job description

Our Saskatchewan Distribution group is expanding to support a multi-year service agreement, with the potential to run through 2032, and we are currently looking to add Powerline Technician (PLT) Apprentices to our team, based in Unity, SK.

Reporting to the Crew Foreman, PLT Apprentices assist with the operation, maintenance, construction and salvage of overhead and underground electric distribution systems, drive and operate line trucks and associated equipment, and perform other miscellaneous duties as required.

We are open to new Apprentices looking to start their journey, as well as Level One through Four who are registered with the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) and looking to continue working towards their Interprovincial Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate.

Please Note: This position works a Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule (Monday – Thursday, 12 hours / day when daylight allows). Candidates must reside locally in Saskatchewan or be willing to relocate on their own. We also have a PPE and FR Clothing program for our employees to ensure you have what you need to work safely at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work with a Journeyman Powerline Technician and gain hours towards obtaining Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate
Assist with the construction of new overhead and underground power line facilities and modifications or extensions of existing facilities
Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete 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 under the direct supervision of a Journeyman or Foreman
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
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
Be available to handle urgent or emergency situations, and to restore or assist in restoring electrical service following outages during and after normal working hours including weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays

Requirements

Enrolled, or eligible to enroll, as a Powerline Technician (PLT) Apprentices with the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Valid Driver’s License and ability to provide a clean Drivers Abstract
Knowledge of trade safety practices, procedures and safety requirements
Experience supporting Distribution networks between 14.4kV - 25kV
Reside locally within Saskatchewan

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Previous experience supporting SaskPower infrastructure
Class 1A Driver’s Licence
Level One, Two, Three or Four Powerline Technician (PLT) Apprentice

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

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

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 apprentice will assist a journeyman on overhead and underground distribution line work, climbing poles, splicing conductors and operating line trucks. They will also support outage restoration and energized line work under supervision.

Requirements

Candidates need to be enrolled or eligible to enroll as a Powerline Technician apprentice with SATCC, hold a valid driver's licence with a clean abstract, and know trade safety practices. Experience with 14.4kV to 25kV distribution networks and local residency in Saskatchewan are required.

Skills

Overhead and underground power line installation
Pole climbing
Energized line work
Hot stick operation
Conductor splicing and soldering
Switching and grounding
Transformer and hardware installation
Line truck operation
Trade safety practices
Emergency outage response
Hand tools and mechanical devices
Distribution networks 14.4kV to 25kV

Benefits

RRSP matching program
PPE and FR clothing program

Keywords

powerline technician
apprentice
electrical distribution
line work
linemen
overhead lines
underground cable
SATCC
Saskatchewan
utility construction
energized line work
hot sticks
bucket truck
outage restoration
SaskPower
electrician apprenticeship

Seniority

Entry level

Perks

Retirement plan

Licences and certifications

SATCC Powerline Technician apprenticeship
Class 5 driver's licence

Tools

line truck
bucket truck
hot sticks
hand tools
rubber goods

Languages

English

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