About the Role

CT Grid Services Inc. is trusted to safely complete utility underground construction and maintenance, including inspections, fault locating, splicing, and terminating of utility infrastructure. We also provide premium-quality terminations, splices, and testing of power cables in the oil and gas sector throughout Western Canada. CT Grid Services also has a medium- and high-voltage testing and commissioning division, and some cross-over support into that work will fall within your responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Follow all company, client, and regulatory OH&S; requirements, including safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions. Participate in job planning/tailboard and safety meetings.

● Install, repair, and maintain electrical distribution systems

● Terminate underground distribution systems

● Install, maintain, and terminate underground conductors, transformers, street lighting, and other associated equipment

● Develop and mentor apprentices by supporting job training, competency assessments, and career development, and always lead by example

● Conduct switching, isolation, and system restoration activities

● Inspect and test power cables

● Maintain and operate company vehicles and equipment responsibly

● Maintain strict compliance with electrical safety regulations, PPE requirements, and safe work practices when working on or near energized systems

● Other duties as required

Qualifications

Required:

● Red Seal Powerline Journeyperson certification

● Good physical coordination and manual dexterity; strength, stamina, and proper lifting technique, with the ability to lift 25 kilograms

● Sufficient understanding of mechanical (equipment) concepts and principles





● Good hearing and colour vision

● Valid driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract

● Comfortable working at heights in varying, extreme environmental conditions

● Able to work in confined spaces

● Safety certifications: Common Safety Orientation (CSTS 2020) with WHMIS, ESTS, First Aid, H2S, and Fall Protection

Preferred:

● 3–5+ years of experience with underground construction, including terminations, splicing, and fault locating

● Valid Class 3 driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract

Skills

● Communication and teamwork

● Field testing and inspections

● Confined space entry

● Medium voltage switching

● Leadership, coaching, and mentoring

● Utility construction and maintenance

● Low and medium voltage cable splicing

● Terminations (3M/Tyco)

● Fault locating

● Print reading

Work Workplace

● Working outdoors in varying environmental conditions

● Travelling to various work sites, including remote areas

● Frequent strenuous work, including heavy lifting, carrying, and reaching

● Working from a bucket attached to an aerial lift boom

● Entering manholes and underground vaults

● After-hours response calls

● Other hazards associated with the trade and individual job settings

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00-$67.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Language:

- Engish (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Red Seal Powerline Journeyperson certification (required)

Work Location: On the road

📌 Journeyman Powerline Technician (Edmonton)
🏢 CT Grid Services
📍 Edmonton