JOB POSTING
LINEPERSON JOURNEYPERSON/APPRENTICE
“Powering community well-being”
We are posting for up to two Linepersons, Journeyperson(s)/Apprentice(s). Interested candidates are required to clearly outline their interest and qualifications in a cover letter and resume. The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
Demonstrated company values, in particular respect in the workplace, ethics, and working safely.
High regard for personal and public safety in a team setting.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and solid understanding of basic electric circuit theory, combined with practical electrical experience.
Minimum Grade 12 education.
Journeyperson Powerline Technician certificate – MEARIE or completed Level 2 Mearie Powerline Technician Apprentice training
Valid driver’s licence in good standing. Applicant must also be prepared to obtain a Class ‘AZ’ licence within one year and maintain it.
Ability to work with confidence both aloft and within confined spaces.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position including regular standby duties and response to emergency call-outs within thirty minutes.
Power Line Technician diploma, or electrical technician/technologist certificate would be a definite asset.
The successful candidate will be assigned to various crews throughout the orientation/ apprenticeship period and, with training, will be expected to work on and operate high voltage power distribution equipment (up to 44kV).
If you have these qualifications and are looking for a challenge in a dynamic environment, please send your detailed up-to-date application, with copies of educational and other relevant certificates, in confidence to hr@guelphhydro.com, by 4:30 p.m., Thursday, February 25th, 2016.
Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, if you are an applicant who requires accommodation due to a disability, to support your participation in the application process, please contact Human Resources to make your needs known; and we will provide suitable accommodations.
Further, applicants invited for an interview, who require accommodation due to a disability, to support their participation in the interview and assessment process should make their needs known to Human Resources at the time of being invited for an interview.
February 10, 2016
