Powerline Technician | Rideau St. Lawrence Dist. Inc.

Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution Inc. is the local electricity distributor for approximately 6000 customers located in Prescott Cardinal Iroquois Morrisburg Westport and Williamsburg. Our location offers the best of both worlds outdoor recreation and proximity to major city amenities just one hour south of Ottawa and two hours west of Montreal.

We are looking for a qualified Powerline Technician who values integrity ownership and teamwork. At Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution we foster a supportive workplace where employees care for one another and enjoy outstanding compensation and benefits.

This is a full -time permanent opportunity you wont want to miss!

Qualifications

• Powerline Technician Certificate of Qualification or Interprovincial Red Seal Certification (or equivalent)
• Valid Class DZ or AZ-Restricted Drivers License in good standing
• Grade 12 High School Diploma
• Master electrician license with the ESA (considered an asset)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities for the position include but not limited to:

• Follow all industry regulations and safety standards (IHSA OHSA).
• Ensure personal safety and team safety in a high-risk electrical environment by understanding and abiding to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Perform construction maintenance and troubleshooting of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems (2.4kV 4.8kV and 44kV) in a safe and timely manner
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical drawings.
• Conduct pre-operational safety checks on vehicles tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provides rotational on-call support for after-hours emergencies ensuring minimal service disruption by reporting to the work site within 30 minutes of receiving the call.
• Work in physically demanding conditions including lifting stretching pulling climbing working at heights and exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills to document accurate records of materials used on jobs and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Demonstrate Effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with customers and colleagues.

How to Apply:

Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution 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 (AOCDA). Please inform us of any accommodation needs in advance.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and work experience byTuesday May 5th 2026 to .

Hourly Rate: $50.00