Powerline Technician Co-op Student
Along with Bracebridge Generation and Lakeland Energy, Lakeland Power is one of the three subsidiaries of Lakeland Holding Ltd. Lakeland Power distributes electricity to more than 14,800 customers in Bracebridge, Burk’s Falls, Huntsville, Magnetawan, Parry Sound and Sundridge. Our priorities are safety, customer service and reliability.
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, we are seeking current students in a Powerline Technician college program who are looking for a co-op term for Fall 2025 (September - December) to gain valuable, hands-on work experience in the trade.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist in the maintenance of relevant electrical systems and services.
Assist with ESA permits and necessary locate requirements.
Assist with inventory management.
Assist with service and troubleshoot electrical-related issues.
Assist with ensuring all work meets ESA and internal requirements.
Assist with completing work/service orders within the allotted time frames.
Assist with ensuring all installation/service work is done according to quality standards.
Report and communicate in accordance with company procedures.
Assist with work overflow as needed.
Follow all company policies and procedures.
Adhere to safety policy and proven ability to work effectively and safely in a team setting.
Assist with the completion of paperwork as required – Job Planning, tailboards, timesheets, traffic planning.
Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised and in a team setting.
Must be physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs., climb heights, and be in crawl spaces.
Shadow Powerline Maintainers & Lead Hand.
Able to work after standard hours and in adverse weather conditions.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Enrollment in a Powerline Technician college diploma program.
Secondary School Graduation Diploma.
Exposure to electrical theory.
Must be in good health and physically fit for year-round outdoor line work in all elements, in confined spaces and at various heights.
Proficiency in occupational health and safety legislation, safe work practices, work protection codes, and other safety policies and procedures, including First Aid/CPR and WHMIS.
Commitment to safety, teamwork, respect in the workplace and continued improvement of processes and procedures.
Basic computer knowledge and data input skills.
A valid G license with a clean abstract. A valid DZ or AZ license is considered an asset.
Please submit your application to https://lakelandholding.bamboohr.com/careers/36 by 5 PM on Sunday, June 1st, 2025.
Lakeland Holding Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Lakeland Holding Ltd. offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by Lakeland Holding Ltd. regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
