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We are open to new Apprentices who are registered with an applicable Provincial Apprenticeship program as well as Apprentices Level One through Four who are looking to continue their journey towards their Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate.\nPlease Note: Candidates must reside locally or within a reasonable commuting distance. These projects will be for unionized worksites. Candidates must be willing to join Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW).\nDuties and Responsibilities\nWork with a Journeyperson Powerline Technician and gain hours towards obtaining Journeyperson Certificate\nClimb and work from heights and parallel to energized circuits\nMaintain poles, towers and guy wires\nSplice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution networks\nOpen and close switches and install grounding devices to lines and equipment\nMay climb poles and/or ride in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles\nInstall and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals\nInstall pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices\nMay cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service\nUse insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools and/or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work\nRequirements\nMust be enrolled as a Powerline Technician Apprentice with the Ontario Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission\nValid Driver’s License and ability to provide an acceptable Drivers Abstract\nWillingness to work away from home and work a variety of shifts\nKnowledge of trade safety practices, procedures and safety requirements\nThis project will be a unionized worksite. Candidates must be willing to join Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW)\nBenefits\nThis position offers an hourly rate of $28.15 - $45.04 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications.\nBenefits are provided by CUSW.\nAbout our Business\nValard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.\nValard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.\nLearn more\nVisit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.\n* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.\n* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.\n* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. 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