Waterloo North Hydro Inc.

 requires an

 APPRENTICE POWERLINE MAINTAINER

Waterloo North Hydro is a progressive electric distribution utility servicing the City of Waterloo, the Township of Wellesley and the Township of Woolwich.  Our impressive team of 112 dedicated employees strives to provide a safe and reliable supply of electricity to 51,000 customers across a large urban and rural service area spanning 672 square km.  Our focus is on service excellence from answering telephones to building, maintaining and operating the local power distribution system.

We are inviting applications for a competent team player with a strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of basic electric circuit theory, and a clear interest in all aspects of constructing and maintaining overhead and underground electricity distribution systems.  Interested candidates must apply in writing to express their interest in the position, outlining their education, experience and related qualifications.  The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• High regard for personal and public safety in a team setting.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and solid understanding of basic electric circuit theory.
• A secondary high school diploma with a minimum of Grade 12.  Community College Diploma in electrical technology or a related field is an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence and excellent driving record.  Applicant must be prepared to obtain a Class ‘AZ’ (restricted) licence within one year and maintain it in good standing.
• Proven ability to work effectively and safely in a team setting.
• Ability to work with confidence both aloft and within in confined spaces. 
• Physically able to perform essential duties of the position including regular on-call duties and the ability to respond to emergency call-outs within thirty minutes.

The successful applicant will start in a four year apprenticeship program.  The incumbent will be required to attend the MEARIE (EDA) Powerline Technician training program as scheduled by Waterloo North Hydro Inc.  Progression within the classification will depend on satisfactory performance on the job and successful completion of the MEARIE (EDA) Powerline Technician training courses.  The incumbent will be assigned to various crews throughout the apprenticeship period and, with training, will be expected to work on and operate high voltage equipment.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence, by submitting a completed resume, stating education, work experience and references, by Friday February 28, 2011 to:

Waterloo North Hydro Inc.

Email: resume@wnhydro.com

                                                (subject line:  Apprentice Powerline Maintainer – E11)

 We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

February 3, 2011