Red Seal Powerline Technician (Journeyperson/Subforeperson/Foreperson) – Ontario

About the role

The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers is recruiting Red Seal Powerline Technicians for Hydro One Networks Inc. across the Eastern and Central zones of Ontario. Positions are available for Journeypersons, Sub‑Forepersons and Forepersons with an immediate start date.

Key responsibilities

• Construction, maintenance and refurbishment of transmission lines within the Bulk Electrical System.
• Planning, scheduling and execution of daily work activities for transmission programs and capital projects.
• Stringing transmission lines, tower assembly/erection, and installation of insulators, shieldwire, OPGW and conductors.
• Performing wood‑pole replacement, insulator replacement, shieldwire replacement, and conductor dead‑ending or looping.
• Ensuring compliance with Hydro One safety rules and procedures.

Required profile

• Valid G licence and Red Seal certification as a Powerline Technician Journeyperson.
• Physical ability to climb towers and poles, lift up to 25 kg, and work in extreme weather.
• Capability to perform rescue techniques, including bucket evacuation.
• Valid DZ or AZ driver’s licence.
• Previous supervisory or transmission experience is an asset.

Required skills

• Transmission line construction, maintenance and refurbishment.
• Transmission tower erection and stringing.
• Insulator, wood‑pole, shieldwire and OPGW installation.
• Conductor dead‑ending and looping.
• Planning and scheduling of field resources.
• Rescue techniques and safety compliance.

What we offer

• 4‑day, 40‑hour work week (Monday‑Thursday) for improved work‑life balance.
• Competitive wage packages (Base $49.49‑$56.68 CAD per hour plus benefits).
• Overtime as required and comprehensive benefits (vacation, statutory holidays, health & RRSP).
• Opportunity to work on high‑visibility projects within a leading utility.