Imagine working for a company that’s just as excited about your future as you are. A growing company that wants to invest in you. That’s what it’s like working for Burlington Hydro. We give our employees the tools and support they need in order to do their job well. We are currently recruiting for the following position:
APPRENTICE POWERLINE TECHNICIAN
POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to a Line Supervisor, the successful candidate will be enrolled in the MEARIE Power Line Technician program and must work toward the completion of the program by satisfying the hours and training requirements for certification. As his/her individual experience and skill level improves he/she will work toward position objectives at ever increasing levels of responsibility, based on the Supervisor’s direction. These objectives include but are not limited to the following:
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
This is a full time position located in Burlington. This is a unionized position and includes compensation and benefits in accordance with the Collective Agreement. We offer an excellent working environment, competitive compensation and benefit packages, a pension plan and an opportunity to make a difference in our community.
More about Burlington Hydro
Burlington Hydro and its employees are committed to delivering safe, efficient and reliable electricity to the municipality of Burlington, serving approximately 66,700 residential and commercial customers. Burlington Hydro’s strategic focus is on achieving excellence and continuous improvement across all aspects of its business including: employee and community safety; operational efficiency and reliability; responsive customer service; and, conservation programs. The company is committed to maintaining a strong asset base through responsible financial management, system renewal and innovation to assure the availability of electricity supply to meet customer needs and growth.
Burlington Hydro maintains 32 substations and almost 1,600 kilometers of medium voltage distribution lines to deliver electricity. The company is wholly owned by the City of Burlington.
Applications
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to careers@burlingtonhydro.com by Friday, June 29, 2018; please note ‘Apprentice Powerline Technician’ in the subject line. An up-to-date resume must be submitted as part of the application process.
Burlington Hydro Inc. is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank you in advance for applying but only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.
June 7, 2018