Powerline Technician Journeyperson / Apprentice

Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (NT Power) delivers electricity to almost 50000 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 recent 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 Drivers 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

If you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications please submit your resume by visiting our Careers page at Please include the position title and the job ID number in the subject line of your e-mail. We appreciate the interest of all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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 Experience:

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