Cornwall Electric, a FortisOntario company, who provides electrical transmission and distribution to approximately 28,000 customers in and around the Cornwall/Gananoque areas, has an employment opportunity for a:
JOURNEYPERSON METER CUSTOMER
SERVICE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE
Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Customer Service, and/or Lead Hand, the candidate will develop and maintain metering standards, develop metering instructions, connection diagrams, and prepare designs for new and special meter installations. Candidate will also prepare, install, commission, and analyze primary and secondary metering, and respond to customer inquiries regarding metering equipment and installations as required. Candidate will be responsible to perform credit and collections duties and meter read verifications.
Candidate will be required to comply and be familiar with all Company work practices and standards, operating rules and regulations, as well as all pertinent legislation and regulations. Candidate will be a self- motivated individual who has the ability to work independently, takes pride in their work and enjoys new challenges. We are accepting applications for a team player with excellent troubleshooting skills, safety conscious, great attitude and the desire to be part of a dynamic team.
Cornwall Electric is offering this full-time position with an attractive compensation (top rate $35.678) and benefits package, OMERS pension plan, professional development, and more. The ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
Successfully completed a two (2) year Electrical Technician diploma from an accredited educational institution.
1-2 years of practical work experience in the electrical field is an asset (preferably within the utility industry).
309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician License and/or Master Electrician License would be an asset.
Strong written and verbal communications and report writing skills (English) as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external customers, and industry partners (French is considered an asset).
Physically capable to carry out the physical duties of the job in all weather conditions.
Maintain a valid Ontario class “G” driver’s license with a clean driving abstract.
Successfully pass the MEARIE Theory Qualifying Test within twelve (12) weeks of hiring.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letters and resume to Human Resources no later than 4:30pm on February 1, 2017 by e-mail to HR@FortisOntario.com. Please indicate “JMCST” in the subject line.
We thank all those who express interest in our Company, however, we will only respond to those selected for an interview.
FortisOntario is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Accessibility.
January 12, 2017
