Power Linemen Jobs

BC and Alberta have Canada's best Power Line Technician positions that range from distribution lineman work in the best cities, to powerline transmission work in the Rocky Mountains. With a network of overhead and underground lines, you have the opportunity to work on the world's most advanced power systems.

Most Power Linemen make over $100,000 per year and many Journeymen earn salaries well over $150,000. BC and Alberta also have some of the lowest tax rates in Canada, which, means with the storm double time after 37 hours, most of what you earn goes into your pocket. If you are a Journeyman PLT give us a call at 1-866-483-5954 or click on a job below to get started working.

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Below is a list of immediate openings we have. Please click on the Job ID on the left hand side to get more details about the position and click on the bottom of each job description to make a direct application to our recruiters.
 
 
Job ID Job Title Location Salary
Job-0064 Power Linemen Valemount, Kimberley, BC $35 - 43.75 per hr
Job-0269 Power Line Technician Across BC and Alberta 38.00-47.00/hr DOE
Job-0294 Project Manager - Transmission Calgary, AB $160,000
Job-0301 Power Lineman Team Lead Grand Prairie $47.06/hr
Job-0302 Power Lineman Journeyman Grand Prairie $43.12/hr
Job-0323 Power Lineman Journeyman Red Earth Creek, AB $56.06
Job-0364 Powerline Technician Whitehorse, Yukon $38 - $44 per hour
Job-0366 Power Lineman Construction Labrador City, NL $34 per hour
 
 
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Job ID: Job-0064 - Power Linemen
Description: Come work for one of the largest Transmission, Distribution and Power Generating companies in North America. With great opportunities in all corners of the Province this company is looking for people who want to work as part of a larger team to meet the ongoing needs of it's customers. This company provides job stability and long-term opportunities for Power Linemen.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week with every second Friday off.

Salary: $35.44 - $43.75 hourly + Pension, benefits, Relocation allowances and overtime at double time.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.

Location: Opportunities are available in Fort St John, Valemount and Kimberley, BC

Skill Requirements: Lineman trade certification, Journeyman/Red Seal certification preferred, Drivers License or eligibility required.

Experience: 3-5 years experience, high voltage experience preferred.

Major Work Area: Installation, Maintenance, Repair, Service

Type of Equipment: Power line and cables, Switches, Poles, towers and guy wires

Specific Skills: Erect and maintain poles, towers and guy wires, Splice, solder and insulate conductors and wiring, Inspect and test power lines and cables, Install and maintain street lighting systems, Adhere to safety practices and procedures
  Salary: $35 - 43.75 per hr,   Start Date: ASAP,   Location: Valemount, Kimberley, BC
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Job ID: Job-0269 - Power Line Technician
Description: Our Client is a member of one of Canada's premier corporations. They are an Alberta, investor-owned utility delivering electric energy to customers throughout northern and east-central Alberta. In these resource rich areas of the province, electricity is an essential component of industrial development. Albertans count on our Client for the safe, reliable delivery of electricity to their homes, farms, and businesses. They serve almost two-thirds of the province, delivering electric energy to petroleum and forestry companies, farms, towns and cities, First Nations and Metis Settlements.

The Town of Slave Lake is situated in Northern Alberta on the largest recreational lake in the province. The population of Slave Lake is 6,800 and provides services for 20,000 residents in the region. Slave Lake boasts two solid decades of stable growth in the community. It is a progressive community that is based on natural resources such as oil and gas, forestry; while many make their living from hunting, fishing and tourism. There are ample recreational facilities for all sports, a vibrant arts and culture community and plenty of volunteers to share in all hobbies and pursuits. From the end of June to the beginning of September, the shallow, sand-based bottom of Lesser Slave Lake offers some of the finest swimming in Alberta Visit www.slavelake.ca for information.

Working as a Powerline Technician for our client, your benefits will include Skill development and career advancement opportunities, and a safe and stable working environment. You are responsible for construction, operation and maintenance of the distribution system, equipment and company facilities.

Salary: Journeyman $38.00 - $43 Lead hands $41 - $47 depending on experience

Terms of Employment: Permanent: Full Time

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Slave Lake, AB

Qualifications:

• Journeyman Power Lineman Certificate and/or Interprovincial Red Seal
• Distribution, construction, operation and maintenance knowledge
• A valid vehicle operator's class 3 license with eligibility for class 1 license
• 25 kV rubber glove and hotline work knowledge and experience would be an asset
• Previous on call and troubleshooting experience preferred
• Skills in training of apprentices and development of team and individual performance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Demonstrates leadership, initiative and organizational skills in achieving a high degree of personal and team safety and productivity

  Salary: 38.00-47.00/hr DOE,   Start Date: ASAP,   Location: Across BC and Alberta
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Job ID: Job-0294 - Project Manager - Transmission
Description: The Company

Are you ready to work with one of the most progressive utility contractors in Alberta? Our client has over 50 years of service and has been recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for eight consecutive years. They deal with underground transmission and distribution power line design and construction, installation of fibre optics, traffic signals, street lights, telecommunications, and cable TV. Take the lead with a highly trained team of experts and the newest technology at your fingertips.

The Position

The position is specifically for Transmission Line Projects. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for estimating and pre-construction services, and organization, planning, and execution of projects procured in accordance with policies, procedures, and processes, including effective project management and operation of work crews for the Transmission Division.

Location

Calgary, Alberta

Start Date

As soon as possible

Salary & Benefits

Base Salary: $160,000 inclusive of bonus, plus extensive benefits


Qualifications & Experience

Professional Engineer or Registered Technologist certification, or technical trade certification (Power Lineman)

15+ years of related experience including field operations.
  Salary: $160,000,   Start Date: ASAP,   Location: Calgary, AB
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Job ID: Job-0301 - Power Lineman Team Lead
Description: Do you have strong leadership skills and a desire to deliver safe, reliable electricity to homes, farms, and businesses? We currently have a Power Lineman Team Lead position available for a premier electric company in the resource rich area of northern and eastern-central Alberta.

As a valued team member, you will be responsible for providing leadership in the construction and maintenance of transmission power lines and structures, while also training and coaching line crews. You will also add to your skill base by assisting with contractor pre-qualification, cost control and field inspections.

Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time (4 days/week, 10 hr days). Provides on-call, after hours, service on a rotating basis, some travel. Overtime is double time after 40 hrs/week. Excellent benefits package.

Positions: 1

Salary: $47.06/hr

Education: Journeyman Power Linesman Certificate and/ or Interprovincial Red Seal ticket. 3-5 years of experience in the installation and maintenance of distribution line systems required.

Skills and Abilities: The ideal candidate has demonstrated knowledge, skills, and understanding of all types of electrical utility equipment used in the construction, operation and maintenance of transmission and distribution line systems. Candidate must have proven leadership and team building skills with the ability to problem solve with employees, contractors, and customers. Candidate must have a valid Alberta drivers license and have a good working knowledge of PC applications including MS Office.

Live line techniques using sticks and 25KV rubber glove work knowledge and experience would be an asset; transmission line construction/maintenance experience is a must!
  Salary: $47.06/hr,   Start Date: ASAP,   Location: Grand Prairie
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Job ID: Job-0302 - Power Lineman Journeyman
Description: Do you have strong interpersonal skills and a desire to deliver safe, reliable electricity to homes, farms, and businesses? We currently have two Power Lineman positions available for a premier electric company in the resource rich area of northern and eastern-central Alberta.

As a valued team member, you will be responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of Transmission and Distribution lines, equipment and company facilities in accordance with company standards, policies and procedures. You will also build on your skill set by sharing your knowledge and providing training to apprentices.

Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time (4 days/week, 10 hr days). There will be extensive travel as well as the expectation to provide after hours service coverage. Overtime is double time after 40 hrs/week. Excellent benefits package.

Positions: 2

Salary: $43.12/hr

Education: A valid Alberta Journeyman Power Linesman Certificate and/ or Interprovincial Red Seal ticket. High school diploma. 3-5 years of experience in the installation and maintenance of distribution line systems required.

Skills and Abilities: The ideal candidate has demonstrated knowledge, skills, and understanding of all types of electrical utility equipment used in the construction, operation and maintenance of transmission and distribution line systems. Live line techniques using sticks and 25kv rubber glove work knowledge and experience would be an asset as well as previous experience running Digger derricks.

Candidate must have proven customer service and team building skills with the ability to problem solve with fellow employees, contractors, and customers. Candidate must have a valid vehicle operator’s license and have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. Personal computer knowledge of MS Office is preferred..

Previous on call and troubleshooting experience would be an asset; transmission line construction/maintenance experience is a must!







  Salary: $43.12/hr,   Start Date: ASAP,   Location: Grand Prairie
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Job ID: Job-0323 - Power Lineman Journeyman
Description: Do you have strong interpersonal skills and a desire to deliver safe, reliable electricity to homes, farms, and businesses? We currently have two Power Lineman positions available for a premier electric company in the resource rich area of northern Alberta. If you love living the quiet, country life then this position is for you.

As a valued team member, you will be responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of Transmission and Distribution lines, equipment and company facilities in accordance with company standards, policies and procedures. You will also build on your skill set by sharing your knowledge and providing training to apprentices.

Location: Red Earth Creek, AB Just North of Slave Lake

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-time (4 days/week, 10 hr days). There will be extensive travel as well as the expectation to provide after hours service coverage. Overtime is double time after 40 hrs/week. Excellent benefits package.

Positions: 2

Salary: $56.06 Plus Bonuses and Northern Living Allowances

Education: A valid Alberta Journeyman Power Linesman Certificate and/ or Interprovincial Red Seal ticket. High school diploma. 3-5 years of experience in the installation and maintenance of distribution line systems required.

Skills and Abilities: The ideal candidate has demonstrated knowledge, skills, and understanding of all types of electrical utility equipment used in the construction, operation and maintenance of transmission and distribution line systems. Live line techniques using sticks and 25kv rubber glove work knowledge and experience would be an asset as well as previous experience running Digger derricks.

Candidate must have proven customer service and team building skills with the ability to problem solve with fellow employees, contractors, and customers. Candidate must have a valid vehicle operator’s license and have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. Personal computer knowledge of MS Office is preferred..

Previous on call and troubleshooting experience would be an asset; transmission line construction/maintenance experience is a must!


  Salary: $56.06,   Start Date: ASAP,   Location: Red Earth Creek, AB
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Job ID: Job-0364 - Powerline Technician
Description: Our client is looking for Powerline Technicians in Whitehorse, Yukon and is committed to offering high quality service in an economical yet environmentally and socially responsible way. They are community oriented, volunteering their time in various local projects. This company also believes in investing in their employees and provides professional development opportunities to their staff.

While working in the Yukon Territory you will have access to extensive outdoor recreational opportunities, breathtaking scenery and a rapidly growing economy. Experience the amazing midnight sun in the summer, or spectacular northern lights in the winter. Other activities include hiking the Alaska/Yukon trails, swimming, fishing, hunting, golfing, going to the theatre and trying your hand at panning for gold.

Salary: $69,127 - $81,324

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, requires frequent travel throughout the territory and provides relief customer service support to Faro, Mayo and Dawson City districts as required.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Whitehorse, Yukon

Experience: 2+ years of experience operating equipment and several years’ industry-related experience.

Qualifications:

• Journeyman Power Lineman Certificate and/or Interprovincial Red Seal
• Rigging and hoisting certification
• A valid class 3 driver’s license and first aid certificate
• Strong motivation and the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Rubber glove experience an asset

Duties:

• Adheres to the Corporation’s high safety standards by following approved safe working plans and worker administered and operator administered protection plans.

• Performs feeder and phase balancing.

• Troubleshoots and repairs distribution systems including pole and conductor replacement.

• Provides relief coverage for Yukon Energy’s services areas.

• Performs meter readings and installs single phase and poly phase metering.

• Provides customer service by investigating customer problems, and complaints, connecting/disconnecting power and collecting payment as required.

• Constructs transmission and distribution, single phase and three phase, including installation of three phase transformer banks.

• Performs switching duties in transmission, distribution, generating plants, and substations.

• Assists in system restoration following a system disturbance under the direction of the control centre operator.

• Stops, starts and synchronizes prime movers as per operational requirements.

• De-energizes and isolates / energizes and returns to service equipment and their respective auxiliary equipment as per standard procedures.

• Provides assistance in water management activities.

• Performs right-of-way brushing maintenance.

• Works with and assists other trades and contractors and provides guidance and training to apprentices and others as required.

• Completes outage and system event reports.

• Maintains the confidentiality of all Corporation information. Adheres to all Corporation policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Other related duties.

Alternative Job Title’s Include: construction lineman/woman – electrical power line, and power lineman/woman
  Salary: $38 - $44 per hour,   Start Date: ASAP,   Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
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Job ID: Job-0366 - Power Lineman Construction
Description: This great construction project pays around $10,000 per month, offers free accomidation, flights and lots of overtime. If you have excellent Distribution or Transmission construction skills this job could be for you.

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  Salary: $34 per hour,   Start Date: Immediatly,   Location: Labrador City, NL
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