Central Utility Services - Central Island Power is recruiting Full Time Powerline Technicians. This position reports to our facility yard - Malahat, BC, on beautiful Vancouver Island. If you are looking for a great opportunity while working within a energetic team environment, have good communication skills, are motivated...this may be the role you are looking for - we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

· Perform energized live-line and hot stick work on transmission and distribution systems from 25kV to 230kV across a variety of utility and industrial client sites.

· Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems, including poles, towers, conductors, cables, insulators, transformers, switches, and protective devices on both energized and de-energized systems.

· Perform conductor stringing operations for distribution and transmission circuits, including work at elevation on poles, towers, and structures.

· Operate articulated bucket trucks, digger derricks, mobile cranes, and other line equipment; helicopter operations may be required on select projects.

· Read and apply one-line diagrams, switching orders, safe work method statements, and construction standards in compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and applicable client safety requirements.

· Act as Sub-Foreman or Foreman when required, supervising crew members in accordance with IBEW Local 258 jurisdictional requirements and ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently.





Education, Training & Experience

· Qualified Red Seal Journeyman Powerline Technician — Inter-Provincial Certificate of Qualification

· Minimum Class 3 Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement and a clean driver's abstract

· Experience performing energized live-line and hot stick work on distribution and transmission systems (25kV–230kV)

· Experience with overhead and underground construction, stringing operations, and emergency restoration work

Skills & Abilities

· Thorough working knowledge of local regulations and applicable client-specific safety standards governing outside powerline work

· Proficiency with hot line tools and equipment used in energized live-line work

· Ability to read and apply one-line diagrams, switching orders, safe work method statements, and construction standards across a variety of utility and industrial clients

· Sound judgment when working on or near energized systems — you know when to stop and ask

· Valid clearance from IBEW Local 258 prior to commencing work

· Ability to work independently in remote locations and as part of a crew, including extended hours and emergency call-outs

Relocation assistance may be available up to $15,000.00 for successful candidates

Pay: $62.48 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Powerline Technician - Journeyman (Canada)
🏢 Central Utility Services
📍 Canada