Powerline Technician Journeyperson in Midland

Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (NT Power) delivers electricity to almost 50,000 customers within the Town of Newmarket, Town of Midland and Tay Township.

Headquartered in Newmarket, Ontario, NT Power has an additional office in Midland, Ontario, approximately one hour north of Newmarket along the shores of Georgian Bay.

We require a dynamic, highly motivated, and proactive

Powerline Technician Journeyperson or Apprentice to work report out of our Newmarket location. This is a full‑time position. Pay and other employment details are based on the current Collective Agreement.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Powerline Technician Journeyperson provides technical skills and knowledge for the day-to-day construction, operation and maintenance of the Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (NT Power) distribution system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Constructs, operates and maintains Overhead and Underground distribution systems while following all applicable rules, policies, and procedures:
• Terminating high and low voltage cables
• Connecting new services and installing new meters
• Repairing underground faults
• Trimming trees and clearing lines where necessary
• Installing poles and associated hardware for the construction of power lines
• Installing and maintaining electrical equipment such as padmount switch gear, etc.
• Conducting underground cable locates
• Work from work orders, specifications, standards, and instructions
• Interpret prints, sketches, diagrams, and mapping
• Related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Journeyperson Technician Certificate and/or an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate of Qualification (Ontario Trade Code 434A) is required.
• Completion of Working at Heights and Utility Work Protection Code Training.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the safe work practices, including, but not limited to the following:
• Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) Electrical Rule Book.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations (OHSA).
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
• MTO Traffic Manual – Book 7.
• NT Power Emergency Guide and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s licence minimum class D with a Z endorsement.
• Able to have regular contact with commercial, industrial and residential customers, members of the public, contractors, and public sector employees.
• Rotational on-call duty is a requirement for this position.
• Physical strength and agility, and colour vision, to carry out key responsibilities, as assessed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in Ontario.
• Able to work in all types of inclement weather, including extreme weather conditions and plant environments and work with high voltage equipment.
• Proficient in the use of all tools and equipment associated with the profession/trade.
• For applicants applying as apprentices, candidates must be registered with the Ontario College of Trades as a Powerline Technician.
• APPLICATION INFORMATION

Candidates are required to disclose NT Power employees who are immediate family members prior to the interview.

This is an existing position with NT Power. The salary range for this position is $35.32 to $55.06.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a criminal verification screening as a condition of employment.

NT Power is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices.

We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our LDC community.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process.

Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance when applying through https://ntpower. ca/careers.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS POSITION IS NOVEMBER 3, 2026, BY 4 P. M.

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