Powerline Technician or Apprentice

WASAGA BEACH – A GROWING AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY

Wasaga Resource Services Inc. is proud to provide the people, expertise, and customer-focused services that support Wasaga Distribution Inc. in delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to the community of Wasaga Beach. Together, we are committed to powering growth, supporting local development, and ensuring exceptional service for our customers.
Our employees are at the heart of what we do, helping us meet the needs of a rapidly growing community while maintaining a strong commitment to regulatory compliance, innovation, and customer care.
The Powerline Technician is responsible for the construction, maintenance, repair and operation of the electrical distribution system to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electricity to customers within the Wasaga Distribution Inc. service area.
Working as part of the Operations team, the position performs overhead and underground electrical distribution work in accordance with applicable legislation, industry standards, safety requirements and organizational policies and procedures. The role requires a strong commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, quality workmanship and customer service, as well as the ability to respond to operational requirements including emergency situations and rotational on-call responsibilities.
Constructing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining overhead and underground electrical distribution systems (up to 44.4 kV).
Performing live line work on electrical distribution lines.
Building and repairing underground cables and equipment.
Completing maintenance work, troubleshooting and restoring power during emergencies.
Operating motorized vehicles and equipment, including boom trucks.




Journeyperson Technician Certificate and/or Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate Qualification (Ontario Trade Code 434A) is required. Applicants applying as apprentices must be registered with Skilled Trades Ontario as a Powerline Technician.
Completion of Working at Heights and Utility Work Protection Code Training.
Knowledge of policies, procedures and applicable legislation relating to safe work practices, including, but not limited to:

Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) Electrical Utility Safety Rules
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
Applicable emergency procedures and organizational safety policies.
Ability to communicate and interact professionally with customers, members of the public, contractors and Town Staff.
Qualified applicants may email their cover letter and resume quoting “Powerline Technician Apprentice” in the subject line to View email address on mearie.talentnest.com accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Utility will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. Wasaga Resource Services Inc. may utilize technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process, such as resume screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, and administrative processes. All hiring decisions are made by qualified members of our management team, and AI tools are used only to assist in evaluating candidate qualifications and supporting a fair and productive hiring process
Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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