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Powerline Technician (District Operator)

Hudson Bay, SK
On-site
Posted Sep 24, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 18, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

The Powerline Technician performs installation, construction, troubleshooting, and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission infrastructure. They are also responsible for inspecting facilities, managing switching procedures, and supervising apprentices to ensure quality and safety standards.

Job details

Location - SaskPower Hudson Bay Permanent - Full Time We generate more than just power for the people of Saskatchewan. We also offer some of the best jobs in the province. Our challenging careers will help you grow, while being surrounded by a team committed to safety, openness, collaboration and accountability. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits packages to our employees. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment and doesn’t shy away from a good challenge, join us! Apply no later than 10/01/2026 to be considered for this opportunity. This is a safety-sensitive position, the successful candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing to comply with SaskPower’s Fit for Duty Policy. Job Summary The employee in this classification performs a variety of lineperson’s assignments involved in all aspects of the installation, construction, troubleshooting, repairing, specialized testing, maintenance, and ongoing inspection and maintenance of all overhead and underground distribution, transmission, switching station, substation and streetlight facilities and infrastructure. Key Accountabilities Maintain, inspect, install and repair lines, substations, apparatus and services as well as the installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground lines and cables including lead sheathed and oil-insulated cables and terminations Maintain, inspect, construct, install and/or repair streetlight poles, streetlight units, relays, controls, ballasts and lamps, including the repair of underground an overhead streetlight faults Perform live line methods necessary to complete assigned work Conduct inspections of transmission lines and switching facilities by regular low level air and ground patrol and determine the location, cause, nature and extent of any maintenance required Diagnose overhead and underground line faults by conducting appropriate inspections and tests Test the electrical continuity and insulation qualities of repaired cables, as required Perform phasing to confirm line and transformer connections, as required Investigate the cause of electrical interference complaints and recommend appropriate actions, as required Determine routing and provide assistance for high load moves Perform connect, disconnect and/or collection procedures Interpret and implement engineering and/or manufacturer’s plans, drawings, construction specifications and standards related to the installation, modification, repair and operation of equipment Inspect construction and maintenance projects to ensure quality standards are maintained Investigate and asses customer complaints and recommend corrective courses of action Verify new equipment is installed to specification and conduct the necessary tests to place into service Issue and/or arrange for appropriate permits and perform switching, as authorized, in accordance with the Permitting System Provide material estimates for maintenance and system improvements Ensure customer service requests, complaints, trouble calls and power quality issues are investigated and processed in a timely manner Maintain buildings, storage and substation yards, etc. Read meters, as required by the position Inspect, service and operate specialized equipment and tools Plan and conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records Arrange for appropriate permits and develop and perform switching procedures as authorized Read, compile and maintain records and drawings associated with the position Adhere to applicable safety and environmental standards, regulations and corporate commitments Participate in continuous educational and professional development, as required Prepare cost estimates, as required Supervise apprentices and other staff, as required Maintain a clean and orderly work area Other related duties as assigned Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Interprovincial Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate, or equivalent Demonstrated ability to safely and competently perform power line work at the journeyed level Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position Ability to cooperate and deal tactfully with others Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Valid Class 1A driver’s licence This position falls within the scope of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 2067. Candidates under consideration may be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation. At SaskPower, we believe in the importance of fostering and maintaining a workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. We acknowledge and recognize equity groups designated by the Canadian Employment Equity Act . We base our selection process on merit and encourage all diverse groups to participate fully. Learn more at Commitment to a Representative Workforce. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest job openings. Please apply by 10/01/2026.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Interprovincial Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate or equivalent and possess a valid Class 1A driver’s licence. The role requires the ability to perform physical power line work and successfully complete mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.