Red Seal Powerline Technician – Ontario

About the role

The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers is recruiting Red Seal‑qualified Powerline Technicians for Hydro One Networks across the Central and Eastern zones of Ontario. Positions are available for Journeypersons, Sub‑Forepersons and Forepersons on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, with the possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities

• Construction, maintenance and refurbishment of transmission lines within the Bulk Electrical System.
• Planning, scheduling and execution of daily work activities for TX Program and Capital Projects.
• Stringing, tower erection, insulator replacement, wood‑pole replacement, shield‑wire replacement and OPGW installation.
• Conductor dead‑ending, looping and related electrical work.
• 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 perform rescue techniques.
• Willingness to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Valid DZ or AZ driver’s licence.
• Previous supervisory or transmission experience is an asset.

Required skills

• Transmission line construction
• Tower erection
• Insulator replacement
• Wood‑pole replacement
• Shield‑wire replacement
• OPGW installation
• Conductor dead‑ending and looping
• Rescue techniques and safety‑equipment use

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package (base $49.49‑$56.68 CAD plus vacation, statutory and HW/RRSP components).
• 4‑day, 10‑hour shift schedule (Monday‑Thursday) with overtime as required.
• 12‑month contract with potential extension.
• Work on high‑visibility projects within a leading Canadian utility.