Job DescriptionEveryday a new adventure!Location: Hay River, Riverwoods, or Enterprise, NWT What We Offer- Competitive total rewards package including attractive salary, comprehensive benefits, travel allowances, pension, employee share purchase plan, charitable donation matching, additional paid leave, and Northern Living Allowances.
- Full relocation support to assist with transitioning to NWT and establishing life in the North
Thinking About Relocating to Northwest Territories?- Support with moving logistics, housing search, and settling-in.
- Northern lifestyle with short commutes, outdoor recreation, and a close-knit community.
- Compressive northern benefit package including additional time off and allowances
What You'll Do:- Construct, operate, and maintain overhead and underground power lines, substations, and related equipment.
- Install and maintain street lighting systems, adhering to quality and safety standards.
- Execute system switching, in line with Electrical Operations Standards.
- Supervise contracted labor effectively, ensuring compliance and quality.
- Administer maintenance programs and system inspections, while maintaining comprehensive documentation.
- Collaborate with electrical technicians for equipment installation and maintenance.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot system faults, offering both immediate and long-term solutions.
- Handle emergency response and standby duties efficiently.
- Coordinate outages and execute switching orders with precision.
- Respond to customer service requests promptly and professionally.
- Participate in company-sponsored community relations activities.
- Maintain and operate company vehicles and equipment responsibly.
- Uphold stringent safety and environmental regulations.
- Lead, coach, and mentor apprentices and colleagues as required.
- Engage in continuous personal and professional development.
What You Bring: - Valid Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate.
- Valid or eligibility for Interprovincial Red Seal.
- Demonstrated knowledge of live line techniques using bare hand, sticks, and 25kv rubber glove work achieved through live line training is preferred.
- Valid Class 5 vehicle operator's license; ability to obtain Class 1 or Class 3 Operator's License.
- Valid First Aid Certificate.
Hay River is a designated community and a comprehensive northern benefit package will be provided, including: - An additional 5.2% of base salary (northern allowance)
- An additional $660 a month (northern allowance)
- Additional 5 days' vacation for North of 60 positions
We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
