Greater Sudbury Hydro Inc | METER TECHNICIAN - Electrical Utility

The MEARIE Group

$80K — $104K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education in electrical or instrumentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with meter communication methods like cellular and TCP/IP
  • Understanding of utility revenue metering systems
  • Valid Class G driver's license for field work
  • Team-oriented with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

  • Install, remove, and verify polyphase and single-phase meters
  • Perform meter calibration, repairs, and adjustments
  • Conduct power factor analysis and cross-reading verification
  • Respond to customer metering layout requests
  • Complete necessary documentation and terminal input
  • Check voltage and install current and voltage recorders
  • Assist with load surveys and removal of faulty recorders
  • Investigate power diversion and perform transformer checks

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, LTD, life insurance, and EAP benefits
  • OMERS defined benefit pension plan
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
Full Job Description
METER TECHNICIAN - Electrical Utility

Greater Sudbury Hydro Inc. (GSHI) is a trusted electrical distribution company delivering safe and reliable electricity to the City of Greater Sudbury and West Nipissing. GSHI is part of Greater Sudbury Utilities, a diversified, community-owned corporation focused on excellence, innovation, and growth. The GSU group of companies provides leadership in energy distribution, alternative generation, water heater rental products, and leading-edge telecommunications technologies and services.

What we offer

Stay healthy and well with a competitive compensation package including:
  • Comprehensive benefits (Health, Dental, LTD, Life Insurance, EAP)
  • OMERS defined benefit pension plan
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Salary Range: $80,200.00-$104,000.00

For more information about OMERS, visit: https://www.omers.com/

About the OpportunityWe're looking for a detail-oriented Meter Technician (full-time) who takes pride in safety and precision. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring accurate energy measurement for thousands of customers by installing, testing, and repairing advanced metering systems. Reporting to the Operations Supervisor - Technical Services, you'll work hands-on with cutting-edge equipment and contribute to reliable service across Greater Sudbury.

The successful candidate will:
  • Install, remove, and verify polyphase and single-phase meters
  • Perform meter calibrations, repairs, and adjustments
  • Conduct power factor analysis and cross-reading verification
  • Respond to customer metering layout requests
  • Complete documentation and terminal input as required
  • Check customer's voltage and install current and voltage recorders as required
  • Assist with load surveys which include removal of tapes, services, install or replace faulty recorders
  • Investigate diversion of power
  • Carry out transformer checks

Seeking the following qualifications:
  • Minimum 2 years at college level in electrical or instrumentation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Some knowledge and understanding of meter methods of communication such as: cellular / Fibre/TCP IP / RS232 and Radio
  • Some understanding of Utility's revenue metering system
  • Valid class G driver's license as job duties require frequent field work
  • Team oriented with a positive attitude

Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume by Friday, September 25th, no later than 4:30 p.m. to:



We kindly ask candidates to complete a behavioural assessment.

Predictive Index Behavioural Assessment:
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  • 📌This is not a test of intelligence, education, or experience - it simply helps us understand your work and communication needs.

🔗 Complete it here: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/JLi/MeterTechnician_Aug2026_210641

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