Meter Technician / Apprentice

Synergy North - Kenora
Kenora, Ontario

Last Day to Apply: March 10, 2017

METER TECHNICIAN/APPRENTICE

Power Systems Division

Under the general direction of the Electrical and Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for maintaining accurate revenue meter power consumption and demand equipment and to ensure proper meter installation, testing and record keeping for Thunder Bay Hydro’s customers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Mandatory:

A MEARIE Journeyman Meter Technician Certificate or 3^rd or 4^th Year MEARIE Meter Technician Apprentice

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.

5 years electrical experience working in an Electrical Utility

Valid Ontario Driver’s License with an excellent driving record. Note: A Driver’s Abstract will be processed by Thunder Bay Hydro to verify that the applicant has no more than 6 demerit points.

Competent with computer software applications.

Excellent problem solving and trouble-shooting skills.

Proven safety record and good knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Good customer relations, organizational, interpersonal and teamwork skills with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred:

Electrical or Electronic Technician/Technologist Diploma.

Completion of revenue meter training and or a digital metering course.

Knowledge of troubleshooting PT and CT Instrument Transformers.

Knowledge of Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR).

IP / WAN Networking experience.
Current certification in First Aid, CPR and WHMIS.

Thunder Bay Hydro May Also Consider Applications for a New Meter Technician Apprentice:

For candidates not holding a Meter Technician Certificate, or have status as a 3^rd or 4^th Year MEARIE Meter Technician Apprentice, the following may also be considered:

Mandatory:

Certification as an Inter-Provincial Journeyman Electrician (Construction & Maintenance).

Active Ontario Colleges of Trades (OCOT) Membership

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.

Valid Ontario Driver’s License with an excellent driving record. Note: A Driver’s Abstract will be processed by Thunder Bay Hydro to verify that the applicant has no more than 6 demerit points.

Competent with computer software applications.

Excellent problem solving and trouble-shooting skills.

Proven safety record and good knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Good customer relations, organizational, interpersonal and teamwork skills with a commitment to continuous improvement.

For a more detailed position outline (including conditions of employment), visit our website at: www.tbhydro.com.

Thunder Bay Hydro offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefit package.

Thunder Bay is a friendly community situated on the northwest shore of Lake Superior with a metro population of approximately 110,000. As the “City by the Bay,” we take pride in being a place for all seasons. As a major regional centre, Thunder Bay offers a unique and rewarding lifestyle, quality post-secondary educational institutions in Lakehead University and Confederation College, an exciting Regional Health Sciences Centre, Medical School, Law School, and a world-class performing arts centre. Other highlights include affordable and high-quality housing, an abundance of quality recreational opportunities, an international airport and close proximity to the United States. All this and more make Thunder Bay a great place to live!

Qualified applicants may forward their information by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date to:

Human Resources & Safety Division, THUNDER BAY HYDRO

34 N. Cumberland Street; Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4L4

Fax: (807) 344-7520; Email: recruit@tbhydro.on.ca

CLOSING DATE: Friday, March 10, 2017

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates who are selected for interview will be contacted.

“Thunder Bay Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer”

February 22, 2017