Lines Foreperson Hydro - Aylmer Location

LINES FOREPERSON HYDRO– AYLMER LOCATION 

Erie Thames Powerlines Corporation is a licensed distribution company servicing over 18,000 customers throughout South Western Ontario. Erie Thames is pleased to announce an immediate opening for a Lines Foreperson Hydro in our Aylmer location. 

This position is responsible for constructing and maintaining all overhead and underground distribution lines and associated apparatus. This is a bargaining unit position responsible for managing the daily work flow and tasks of staff as directed by the Line Supervisor. They will be the first response to staff issues/concerns and communicate to the Line Supervisor when issues are not resolved. The incumbent is responsible to assist with maintenance of the highest level of operational efficiency consistent with good and safe practice. This position will have responsibility to be on-call and be available to respond to 24 hour emergency situations within the time mandates set out by the OEB and the Company. 

Qualified applicants, who meet the following criteria as well as those noted in the attached job description, will be considered.

• Grade 12 minimum
• MEA Journeyman Lineman Certification CPR/1^st Aid Training
• Knowledge of the Electrical Safety Authority Regulation 22/04 and EUSR, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Utility Work Protection Code, WHMIS, CPR, First Aid and all other applicable legislation.
• Valid Class DZ or AZ-Restricted Driver’s License (Minimum)
• Must be literate and able to do manual mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Effective communication skills to successfully interact with customers and peers
• Willingness and ability to understand and abide by all Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge of electrical inspection process
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret drawings
• Must demonstrate commitment to the team approach of project management
• Ability to use sound judgment, is flexible and responsible
• Ability to follow directions
• Must be able to demonstrate focus and attention to detail
• Must be organized 

Erie Thames Powerlines 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.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. 

Applicants are invited to apply, in confidence, by submitting a resume, stating qualifications and work experience by Friday April 27^th, 2018. 

Email: human_resources@eriethamespower.com 

Erie Thames Powerlines offers a competitive wage and benefit package. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

April 4, 2018