Powerline Technician - Journeyperson

Overview Position located in Fort Smith, NT. Relocation would be required and assistance provided. Participates as a member of the Transmission Distribution Operations Division and performs Journeyperson level work in the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems, including substations underground and streetlight systems. This position is based out of Fort Smith; however, may be assigned to support any of NTPC’s service areas including the Dehcho / Sahtu, North Slave and Beaufort Delta regions. Responsibilities Construct and maintain transmission and distribution lines (5kv to 138 kv), single phase and three phase, including the installation of transformers, poles, conductor and street lights. Troubleshoot and repair transmission and distribution line systems throughout the Northwest Territories. Perform routine customer service meter reading; install and remove single phase and polyphase meters. Select proper size transformers, conductors and fuses for various distribution system upgrades and repairs, and perform feeder and phase balancing. Maintain substations and be familiar with test procedures on power transformers, breakers, metering tasks, high voltage cables and switches, voltage regulators i.e. ratio tests, capacitance/dissipation factor testing, DC HYPOT testing. Qualifications Certification as a Journeyperson Power Lineperson is required. An Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Power Lineperson Certification preferred. A minimum of five years of directly related experience in the installation and maintenance of power distribution line systems required. Equivalencies may be considered. A Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement is required. Knowledge & the ability to assist in the use of specialized equipment and be familiar with test procedures on power transformers, breakers, metering tanks, high voltage cables and switches, voltage regulators (i.e. ratio tests, capacitance/dissipation factor testing, DC HYPOT testing). Ability to read and work off blueprints, as well as interpret drawings, diagrams, and specifications of a variety of types of electrical equipment, including manufacturer’s manuals and parts books. Team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Good planning, organizational and communications skills. Valid First Aid and CPR Certification is an asset. Must be willing & able to travel throughout the regions. Must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Salary for this position ranges from $50.05/hr-$60.81/hr. plus a location allowance of approximately $4,642 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, disability insurance, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. Relocation assistance is provided. Indigenous Employment Policy - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status in order to receive priority consideration. We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. PC4138&4199

The technician will construct, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical transmission and distribution systems, including substations and streetlights. They are also responsible for performing routine meter tasks and ensuring the proper selection and balancing of electrical components.

Candidates must hold a Journeyperson Power Lineperson certification and possess at least five years of directly related experience. A Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement is mandatory, along with the ability to travel across assigned service regions.

• Health benefits • Dental benefits • Disability insurance • Life insurance • Paid sick days • Defined benefits pension plan • Relocation assistance

• First AidPreferred

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• Power line maintenance
• Electrical transmission
• Distribution systems
• Substation maintenance
• Transformer installation
• Troubleshooting
• Meter reading
• High voltage cables
• Blueprint reading
• Technical drawing interpretation
• First aid
• CPR
• Planning
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Transmission Repair
• Meter Reading
• Polyphase Systems
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Power Distribution
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Electrical Power Transmission And Distribution
• Three-Phase
• Voltage Regulator
• Blueprinting
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Distributed Computing
• Electric Power Distribution
• Electric Power Transmission
• Electrical Equipment
• Energy Dissipation
• High-Voltage Cable
• Operations
• Transformers (Electrical)
• Single-Phase Electric Power
• Test Design
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Network Switches
• Fuses
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Drawing Interpretation

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Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 2, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week