Journeyperson Powerline Technician, Fulltime
Join an Award-Winning Utility
What if the work you did every day directly powered your community?

What if you could see your work come to life, lighting streets, connecting homes, and supporting businesses across a growing town?

At Oakville Hydro, that’s exactly what you’ll do!

Who We Are
Oakville Hydro delivers safe and reliable electricity to more than 78,000 individuals, families, and businesses in the Town of Oakville. We're more than a utility; we're a community partner, an innovator, and a team that takes pride in making a meaningful impact every day.

We’re proud to be:

A two-time recipient of the Local Distribution Company Performance Excellence Award

Recognized by the Canadian Electricity Association with a Centre of Excellence Award

Named one of Canada’s Safest Employers

Why Join Oakville Hydro?

Competitive compensation with premium earning opportunities through overtime and standby assignments

OMERS pension and comprehensive benefits starting Day 1

Award-winning safety culture recognized as one of Canada's Safest Employers

Diverse overhead and underground distribution work

Modern fleet, equipment, and utility infrastructure

Opportunity to mentor and support Apprentice Powerline Technicians

Stable municipal utility setting serving a growing community

Career growth and development opportunities in a culture that values your ideas and encourages innovation

Fun team events, community involvement, and volunteer opportunities

If you are a safety-focused professional who takes pride in delivering reliable service and supporting your community,



we want to hear from you.

About the Role
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your technical expertise contributes directly to the reliability of Oakville's electrical distribution system.

As a Powerline Technician, you will work as part of a skilled team responsible for the construction, maintenance, restoration, and operation of Oakville Hydro's overhead and underground distribution systems.

What you’ll be doing

Build, maintain, and repair overhead energized primary and secondary distribution systems

Construct, maintain, and troubleshoot underground distribution infrastructure including cables, terminations, and splices

Install and maintain streetlighting systems

Respond to emergency outages, standby assignments, and calloutsTroubleshoot overhead and underground faults using system maps, field diagnostics, and industry best practices

Install and replace utility poles including wood, concrete, steel, and fiberglass structures

Install cables, complete system connections, and support distribution system expansion projects

Maintain tools, equipment, and line vehicles to established safety and operational standards

Support the development and training of Apprentice Powerline Technicians





Assume Lead Powerline Technician responsibilities when required

What you bring

Certified Journeyperson Powerline Technician

Previous electrical utility experience

Strong knowledge of IHSA Safe Work Practices and Electrical Utility Safety Rules

Valid Ontario Class AZ licence, or valid G licence with ability to obtain DZ and AZ within required timelines

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces

Ability to work shifts, standby rotations, weekends, and emergency callouts as required

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills

What Success Looks Like

Safety-first mindset in every task and decision

Professional and customer-focused interactions with customers, contractors, and the public

Strong teamwork and collaboration

Technical expertise and sound judgment during planned and emergency work

Commitment to mentoring apprentices and supporting continuous improvement

Oakville Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Oakville Hydro will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform People Excellence team of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

We confirm that AI is not used in screening of candidates and this posting is for an existing vacancy.

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