Journeyperson Powerline Technician | Lakeland Power - Bracebridge
About the role
Journeyperson Powerline Technician
Along with Lakeland Generation, Lakeland Energy, and Lakeland Solutions, Lakeland Power is one of the four divisions of Lakeland Holding Ltd. Lakeland Power distributes electricity to more than 14,800 customers in Bracebridge, Burk’s Falls, Huntsville, Magnetawan, Parry Sound and Sundridge. Our priorities are safety, customer service and reliability.
We are seeking a Journeyperson Powerline Technician to work out of our Bracebridge Operations Office at 196 Taylor Road. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day construction, operation, and maintenance of the electrical distribution system that serves our customers in Muskoka and Parry Sound. The successful candidate will have proven technical skills focusing on maintaining and installing electrical distribution systems and services.
Responsibilities include:
- Complete construction and maintenance of all aspects of the electrical distribution network.
- Manage ESA permits and necessary locate requirements.
- Manage inventory.
- Service and troubleshooting electrical-related issues.
- Ensure all work meets ESA and internal requirements.
- Responsible for completing work/service orders within the allotted time frames.
- Ensure all installation/service work is done according to quality standards.
- Report and communicate according to company procedures.
- Assist with work overflow as needed.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Adhere to safety policy and proven ability to work effectively and safely in a team setting.
- Complete paperwork as required – Job Planning, tailboards, timesheets, traffic planning.
- Performance of all work within health and safety regulations, company standards, industry standards and applicable regulatory codes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Qualifications, and Abilities:
- Must be a fully certified Powerline Technician Journeyperson.
- Graduation from a recognized Secondary School Institution is required.
- Graduation from a post-secondary Powerline Maintainer program is an asset.
- Complete knowledge and superior working experience with electrical power distribution systems are required.
- An exemplary understanding of the industry and regulatory standards is required.
- Ability to lead and support team members on technical and job-related matters.
- Computer skills, including Auto-CAD, MS Office, and SCADA Systems, are definite assets.
- Knowledge of ESA regulations, the Electrical Code and Occupational Health and Safety rules is required.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, communication, leadership, and personal skills are required.
- Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot.
- High regard for personal and public safety.
- Physically fit, able to lift various types and weights of equipment, climb heights, be in crawl spaces, have Bucket truck and Aerial hydro line construction experience.
- Able to work after standard hours, in adverse weather conditions, and on-call rotation.
- Maintain a positive attitude to encourage and promote staff morale.
- Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised, in a team setting, or as a lead hand if required.
- Safety-conscious and willing to learn and adapt to changing technologies in the industry.
- Clean driving record, Minimum Class DZ license.
Pay: $51.57/h
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This vacancy is for an existing position.
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Please note this is a full-time unionized position based on the Power Worker’s Union Collective Agreement. The current hours of work are from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. The successful applicant must be available to assist with after-hours emergencies as required.
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Pay and Benefits are per the Collective Labour Agreement.
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Lakeland will recognize the years of experience, for the purpose of vacation only, that Lakeland sees as directly related to the position that the employee is being hired for. The years of service will be recognized at the rate of 50% of directly related post journeyman status with other LDC's.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume at https://lakelandholding.bamboohr.com/careers/54 by Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Lakeland Holding Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Lakeland offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If Lakeland contacts you regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Journeyperson Powerline Technician | Lakeland Power - Bracebridge
About the role
Journeyperson Powerline Technician
Along with Lakeland Generation, Lakeland Energy, and Lakeland Solutions, Lakeland Power is one of the four divisions of Lakeland Holding Ltd. Lakeland Power distributes electricity to more than 14,800 customers in Bracebridge, Burk’s Falls, Huntsville, Magnetawan, Parry Sound and Sundridge. Our priorities are safety, customer service and reliability.
We are seeking a Journeyperson Powerline Technician to work out of our Bracebridge Operations Office at 196 Taylor Road. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day construction, operation, and maintenance of the electrical distribution system that serves our customers in Muskoka and Parry Sound. The successful candidate will have proven technical skills focusing on maintaining and installing electrical distribution systems and services.
Responsibilities include:
- Complete construction and maintenance of all aspects of the electrical distribution network.
- Manage ESA permits and necessary locate requirements.
- Manage inventory.
- Service and troubleshooting electrical-related issues.
- Ensure all work meets ESA and internal requirements.
- Responsible for completing work/service orders within the allotted time frames.
- Ensure all installation/service work is done according to quality standards.
- Report and communicate according to company procedures.
- Assist with work overflow as needed.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Adhere to safety policy and proven ability to work effectively and safely in a team setting.
- Complete paperwork as required – Job Planning, tailboards, timesheets, traffic planning.
- Performance of all work within health and safety regulations, company standards, industry standards and applicable regulatory codes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Qualifications, and Abilities:
- Must be a fully certified Powerline Technician Journeyperson.
- Graduation from a recognized Secondary School Institution is required.
- Graduation from a post-secondary Powerline Maintainer program is an asset.
- Complete knowledge and superior working experience with electrical power distribution systems are required.
- An exemplary understanding of the industry and regulatory standards is required.
- Ability to lead and support team members on technical and job-related matters.
- Computer skills, including Auto-CAD, MS Office, and SCADA Systems, are definite assets.
- Knowledge of ESA regulations, the Electrical Code and Occupational Health and Safety rules is required.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, communication, leadership, and personal skills are required.
- Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot.
- High regard for personal and public safety.
- Physically fit, able to lift various types and weights of equipment, climb heights, be in crawl spaces, have Bucket truck and Aerial hydro line construction experience.
- Able to work after standard hours, in adverse weather conditions, and on-call rotation.
- Maintain a positive attitude to encourage and promote staff morale.
- Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised, in a team setting, or as a lead hand if required.
- Safety-conscious and willing to learn and adapt to changing technologies in the industry.
- Clean driving record, Minimum Class DZ license.
Pay: $51.57/h
-
This vacancy is for an existing position.
-
Please note this is a full-time unionized position based on the Power Worker’s Union Collective Agreement. The current hours of work are from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. The successful applicant must be available to assist with after-hours emergencies as required.
-
Pay and Benefits are per the Collective Labour Agreement.
-
Lakeland will recognize the years of experience, for the purpose of vacation only, that Lakeland sees as directly related to the position that the employee is being hired for. The years of service will be recognized at the rate of 50% of directly related post journeyman status with other LDC's.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume at https://lakelandholding.bamboohr.com/careers/54 by Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Lakeland Holding Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Lakeland offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If Lakeland contacts you regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.