Job Category: Skilled Labour

Province: Southern Ontario

Company: Fidelity Utilities

Total Wage Package:

Journeyperson Powerline Technician $71.16/hour

Position Summary The Journeyperson Powerline Technician performs skilled electrical utility construction, maintenance, restoration, and liveline or deenergized work under the direction of the Foreperson and Senior Foreperson.

The total wage package includes the hourly wage rate, vacation and statutory holiday pay, health and welfare perks, and

RRSP contributions

Statutory holiday and vacation pay is paid at 10% of the applicable hourly rate. Health and welfare contributions are $4.00

per hour, and RRSP contributions are $8.00 per hour. CUSW administers the health and welfare and RRSP programs.

Overtime provisions are administered in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, including doubletime provisions for Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays.

Fidelity Utilities and CUSW have also established provisions for additional Living Out Allowance (LOA), as determined by the Company based on the location and requirements of the assigned work.

Core Responsibilities

- Construct, maintain, repair, and replace overhead and underground utility systems within the employee’s qualifications and customer authorization.
- Perform pole framing, conductor work, equipment installation, line maintenance, storm response, and related utility duties.
- Perform and support safe liveline and deenergized work, including coverup, grounding, isolation, and minimum approach distance requirements.
- Mentor apprentices, demonstrate approved work methods, and contribute to crew productivity, safety, and workmanship.
- Complete required tailboards, hazard assessments, inspection records, photographs, redlines, and other field documentation.
- Immediately report incidents,



near misses, unsafe conditions, equipment failures, and quality concerns.

Qualifications

- Recognized Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification or equivalent qualification accepted by CUSW, Fidelity Utilities, and the applicable customer.

- Valid driver’s license appropriate for assigned duties.
- Ability to use companyapproved field software, tablets, and other required technology.

CUSW Hiring & CBA Administration All hiring for Journeyperson Powerline Technician positions with Fidelity Utilities is conducted through CUSW in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement and established union hiring and referral procedures.

Union membership, dues, dispatch or referral requirements, benefits, RRSP contributions, vacation and statutory holiday pay, premiums, overtime, and wage increases are administered in accordance with the governing CUSW Collective

Bargaining Agreement.

Employees are required to comply with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Fidelity Utilities policies and procedures,

customer requirements, applicable occupational health and safety legislation, and utility safework practices.

About Fidelity Utilities Inc.

Fidelity Utilities Inc. is part of the Fidelity Group of Companies and provides utility infrastructure construction and field services across Ontario. FUI is building a safety focused, highly skilled workforce to support utility owners and industry partners with dependable field execution, quality workmanship, and responsive service.

Fidelity Group of Companies welcomes and encourages application from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Journeyperson Powerline Technician (Port Colborne)
🏢 Fidelity Engineering u0026 Construction
📍 Port Colborne