Powerline Technician
At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, our people come first. We are proud to make a real difference by contributing to a sustainable and efficient transportation of goods. Applying to join our dynamic team will make you an ambassador for a seaway that is essential to everyone’s daily life. Discover a workplace that promotes safety, diversity and innovation.
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario (CA-ON)
Assignment: Permanent
Hours of work: 40hours per week
Salary: Step 1: $46,74/hour
Step 2*: $49,68/hour (*After a 90 worked day probation period)
Wishing to contribute in ensuring the technical support and service for various electrical equipment reaching up to 27 600 volts? By performing work such as installing, inspecting, maintaining and repairing, our powerline technician is key to our infrastructure. Looking for a job where action is just around the corner?
Your place could be with us!
Our advantages
- Competitive compensation, defined-benefit pension plan, group insurance and virtual healthcare;
- Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance;
- Employee and family assistance program;
- Professional development, wellness initiatives, and more!
Your Responsibilities
Install, maintain, inspect, repair and troubleshoot a variety of electrical equipment and systems up to 27,600 volts (such as conduits, cable trays, power cables, high voltage terminations and switchgear.
Perform testing and prepare reports.
Act as Controlling Authority in establishing changes to the High Voltage System.
Provide technical expertise as required.
Install conduits, cable trays, power cables, high voltage terminations, switchgear and related equipment in and around buildings, structures and tunnels.
Contribute to subject matter development through research, analysis and recommendations of solutions.
Participate in the execution of various projects and assignments.
Your Profile
High School Diploma and Apprenticeship Program, or Powerline Technician Apprenticeship Equivalency, Municipal Electrical Associations equivalent or equivalency.
Ontario Provincial Power Line Maintainer Certificate (MEA), 434A License.
Provincial Certificate of Qualification as an Electrician (309-A Construction and Maintenance Electrician License or non-apprenticed 442-A license - ON).
Utility Work Protection Code Certification.
Valid DZ (ON) driver's license with an insurable driving record.
Minimum of five (5) years practical technical experience as a Powerline Technician within a 27.6 KV Distribution Environment, or similar.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Construction & Maintenance Electrician.
Knowledge of applicable procedures, rules, regulations, standards and safe work practices with respect to performing duties.
Knowledge of applicable procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and safe work practices related to job duties.
Valid driver’s license (Class G in Ontario or Class 5 in Quebec), and an insurable driving record.
Eligible for Marine Transportation Security Clearance.
Availability to undergo a medical examination and functional capacity evaluation.
Ability to work at heights, in depths, near open water, and in confined spaces.
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone to apply, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
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Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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