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And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.\nWe are seeking a Power Line Technician who enjoys hands-on work with the support of a collaborative team; a problem solver who always puts safety first. Without you, we’d be in the dark.\nAre you ready to make a difference in our community?\nJOB SUMMARY\nAs a member of the Distribution Operations team, the Power Line Technician primarily constructs, maintains and operates the overhead and underground electrical sub-transmission, distribution and streetlight systems. The Power Line Technician responds quickly to all electrical emergencies, power outages and system reliability issues, must have a working knowledge of relevant trades and a broad knowledge of Hydro Ottawa’s overall electrical system. As an ambassador of the company and a front line worker, he/she must have strong interpersonal skills to interact daily with customers, contractors and other utility personnel.\nMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES\nThe essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:\nConstruct, maintain and operate electrical overhead and underground sub-transmission, distribution and streetlight systems including distribution vaults.\n\nInstall, test, commission, maintain and de-commission all medium and high voltage equipment including, but not limited to insulators, conductors, transformers, regulators, re-closures, sectionalizers, capacitors, airbreak switches, circuit switches, fused cutouts, lightning arrestors, cable systems and automated distribution switches.\n\nInstall primary and secondary metering equipment.\n\nPerform live-line work on overhead and underground systems.\n\nPerform switching for maintenance, load distribution and construction activities, while maintaining safe limits of approach.\n\nBond on to energized 27kv and 44kv conductors to perform live line bare hand work.\n\nInspection and safe operation of various vehicle and machinery types including, but not limited to, insulated aerial devices, radial boom derricks, off-road track machines, tension machines, cranes, step vans, cube vans, flatbed trucks, service trucks, pickup trucks, forklifts and trailers.\n\nProvide 24/7 on-call duties, based on a yearly schedule.\n\nRespond to emergency system conditions, perform diagnosis troubleshooting, repair and replacement of equipment to ensure the safe operation and restoration of power to customers and assist first responders and to provide an electrically safe work area.\n\nPerform specialized emergency rescue techniques such as: pole top rescue, bucket rescue, bucket evacuation and confined space rescue.\n\nMonitor, oversee and ensure the safety of a wide variety of internal/external trades and contractors to support ongoing construction and maintenance activities.\n\nMaintain and ensure project compliance with all internal and external safety standards and documentation, Utility Work Protection Code, Ontario Reg 22/04, Hydro Ottawa Limited Construction Verification Program, Hydro Ottawa Technical Standards, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Ministry of Labour Notice of Projects, Ministry of Transportation Ontario Traffic Manual and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.\n\nResponsible for short term job planning, reviewing work packages, organizing work activities, adjusting to new developments and reporting status to supervisors.\n\nApply for work protection, hold work protection permits for Hydro Ottawa / contractors and perform switching orders as agents of system.\n\nRecommend new or improved methods and techniques to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, accuracy and safety.\n\nAnalyze, read, interpret and modify system maps which include detailed as-builts.\n\nComplete and sign-off on a variety of documents such as, trouble reports, damage to plants, truck maintenance reports, CVP and tailboards.\n\nTrain and mentor apprentices.\n\nMay be required by management to replace team leaders.\n\nPerform other related duties as required.\n\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nPower Line Technician Program Diploma\n\nPower Line Technician Trade Certificate from the Ontario College of Trades or equivalent, or ability to obtain.\n\nPower Line Technician Journeyperson Red Seal Endorsement, or ability to obtain.\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS\nEnglish essential, both oral and written\n\nBilingual (English/French) considered an asset\n\nValid Driver’s License - Class AZ preferred, Class DZ minimum.\n\nGovernment of Canada secret level security clearance\n\nThe terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and IBEW Local 636.\nHydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.\nLocation:\nOttawa, ONThe terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and the applicable union.\nPay Range Minimum:\n$34.66Pay Range Maximum:\n$53.29Posting End Date (if applicable):\nNovember 27, 2026Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. 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