Powerline Technicians - Essex/Kent

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$71 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Replace distribution lines to Hydro One standards, including replacing poles and insulators and installing guy guards. Perform related line work while climbing and working aloft, including outdoor and some off-road work.

Job details

The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers is currently recruiting Red Seal Powerline Technicians to work with one of our contractors, Fidelity Utilities Inc., on projects in the Essex/Kent area of Ontario. The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) is a progressive, member-driven union representing highly skilled tradespeople across Canada. The Details Start: Monday, October 13, 2026 Duration: 16 months Schedule: 4x10s, Monday to Thursday Agreement: CUSW Travel/Board: Yes. LOA as per the Collective Agreement Compensation: $71.16/hr total package The Work Distribution line replacement built to Hydro One (HONi) standards, including: Pole replacements Insulator replacements Guy guards and related line work Work Environment Climbing and working aloft, outdoor and physical work, with some off-road work. Requirements Powerline Technician Trade Certificate AZ or DZlicence Tools as per the Collective Agreement

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Powerline Technician trade certificate and an AZ or DZ licence. They must also have the tools required under the CUSW Collective Agreement.