Powerline Technician | Rideau St. Lawrence Dist. Inc.

Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution Inc. is the local electricity distributor for approximately 6,000 customers located in Prescott, Cardinal, Iroquois, Morrisburg, Westport and Williamsburg.   Our location offers the best of both worlds – outdoor recreation and proximity to major city amenities, just one hour south of Ottawa and two hours west of Montreal.   

We are looking for a qualified Powerline Technician who values integrity, ownership, and teamwork.  At Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution, we foster a supportive workplace, where employees care for one another and enjoy outstanding compensation and benefits.   

This is a full -time, permanent opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Qualifications

• Powerline Technician Certificate of Qualification or Interprovincial Red Seal Certification (or equivalent)
• Valid Class DZ or AZ-Restricted Driver’s License in good standing
• Grade 12 High School Diploma
• Master electrician license with the ESA (considered an asset)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities for the position include but not limited to:

• Follow all industry regulations and safety standards (IHSA, OHSA).
• Ensure personal safety and team safety in a high-risk electrical environment by understanding and abiding to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Perform construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems (2.4kV, 4.8kV, and 44kV) in a safe and timely manner
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical drawings.
• Conduct pre-operational safety checks on vehicles, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provides rotational on-call support for after-hours emergencies, ensuring minimal service disruption by reporting to the work site within 30 minutes of receiving the call.
• Work in physically demanding conditions, including lifting, stretching, pulling, climbing, working at heights, and exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills to document accurate records of materials used on jobs and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Demonstrate Effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with customers and colleagues.

How to Apply:

Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AOCDA).   Please inform us of any accommodation needs in advance. 

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply, in confidence, by submitting a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and work experience by Tuesday May 5th, 2026 to rslu@rslu.ca. 

Hourly Rate: $50.00