Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Underground Cable Technician in Canada"

Building the life you want starts with acquiring skills that are in demand.As a Red Seal tradesperson, career potential is unlimited. It all starts with apprenticeship; a unique opportunity to earn and learn while building your career.British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) Apprenticeship Services is launching a major industry-wide drive supporting small and medium construction employers to hire and register first-year apprentices.This province-wide recruitment drive is administered by BCCA as part of the BCCA Apprentices Services campaign. BCCA is launching a 22-month campaign funded by the Government of Canada’s Apprenticeship Service to enable small and medium-sized employers in BC’s construction industry to hire and register first-year apprentices. As part of the service to employers, BCCA will build a pool of qualified jobseekers, provide culture training via its Builders Code program, and mentorship support through its new Building Builders initiative. Additional apprenticeship supports, advice, and resources will also be made available to successful job applicants.To learn more about BCCA Apprenticeship Services, click here.About the OpportunityBritish Columbia has an increasing demand for skilled tradespeople, resulting in rewarding employment opportunities. As a first-year apprentice, you will be starting a career path towards obtaining your SkilledTradesBC trade certification and Red Seal endorsement. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on training while receiving a competitive wage for your work!A typical day as a powerline technician could include working with high voltage electrical equipment in the construction industry, mining sector, or oil fields.  You will be involved in installing new powerlines, maintaining, and repairing lines damaged by weather or other causes. Day-to-day as an apprentice you could be:Assisting to install, maintain, and repair towers, powerlines, distribution transformers, and underground cable systemsWorking outside, in all types of weather and at heights between 30 and 400 feetOperating a bucket truck, handling materials and tools, or climbing electrical polesAssisting a journeyperson to safely install poles, cables, and wiresUsing testing equipment including meter readers and voltmetersAbout YouBCCA Apprenticeship Services is looking for applicants interested in pursuing a career in construction as a first-year apprentice powerline technician. The ideal candidate should be interested in starting a career path towards certification as a Red Seal powerline technician and should be motivated to learn, reliable, and hardworking.To succeed as a first-year apprentice powerline technician, you: Communicate, work well with others, and follow directions well Have good dexterity and like to work with your handsEnjoy working indoors or outdoors in all seasons Like to solve problems and build solutionsAre physically fit with stamina for manual labourHave experience using hand and power toolsAre willing to follow safety guidelines at all timesUnderstand basic math and have mechanical aptitudeHave good hearing and normal colour visionAre able to work at heightsHave strong attention to detailAre in good physical condition with good enduranceAre able to lift up to 25 kgOther qualifications can include (but are not required):Hands-on experience working with high voltage equipment, heights, and plant environmentsOccupational First Aid training or SiteReadyBC certificationCompletion of Electrical foundation coursesHigh school diploma and/or completion of the Level 1 Powerline Technician programValid BC driver’s license and reliable vehiclePrior experience in construction (hobbies, summer jobs, or volunteer activities), agriculture or forestry, manufacturing, marine services or fisheries, municipal work, or other non-construction trades are a bonusThe Benefits of ApprenticeshipAn apprenticeship offers a pathway to a successful career in construction. You will earn an income while gaining work-based training hours, education, and certification. Apprentices are eligible for government grants, tax credits, and employment insurance while attending training. This can help you offset the cost of training and certification and allow you to complete your apprenticeship and minimize student debt.For more information on the benefits of apprenticeship, see SkilledTradesBC’s Apprentice Guidebook.If this sounds like you, and you want to start your career in construction, we encourage you to apply today!

Building the life you want starts with acquiring skills that are in demand.As a Red Seal tradesperson, career potential is unlimited. It all starts with apprenticeship; a unique opportunity to earn and learn while building your career.British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) Apprenticeship Services is launching a major industry-wide drive supporting small and medium construction employers to hire and register first-year apprentices.This province-wide recruitment drive is administered by BCCA as part of the BCCA Apprentices Services campaign. BCCA is launching a 22-month campaign funded by the Government of Canada’s Apprenticeship Service to enable small and medium-sized employers in BC’s construction industry to hire and register first-year apprentices. As part of the service to employers, BCCA will build a pool of qualified jobseekers, provide culture training via its Builders Code program, and mentorship support through its new Building Builders initiative. Additional apprenticeship supports, advice, and resources will also be made available to successful job applicants.To learn more about BCCA Apprenticeship Services, click here.About the OpportunityBritish Columbia has an increasing demand for skilled tradespeople, resulting in rewarding employment opportunities. As a first-year apprentice, you will be starting a career path towards obtaining your SkilledTradesBC trade certification and Red Seal endorsement. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on training while receiving a competitive wage for your work!A typical day as a powerline technician could include working with high voltage electrical equipment in the construction industry, mining sector, or oil fields.  You will be involved in installing new powerlines, maintaining, and repairing lines damaged by weather or other causes. Day-to-day as an apprentice you could be:Assisting to install, maintain, and repair towers, powerlines, distribution transformers, and underground cable systemsWorking outside, in all types of weather and at heights between 30 and 400 feetOperating a bucket truck, handling materials and tools, or climbing electrical polesAssisting a journeyperson to safely install poles, cables, and wiresUsing testing equipment including meter readers and voltmetersAbout YouBCCA Apprenticeship Services is looking for applicants interested in pursuing a career in construction as a first-year apprentice powerline technician. The ideal candidate should be interested in starting a career path towards certification as a Red Seal powerline technician and should be motivated to learn, reliable, and hardworking.To succeed as a first-year apprentice powerline technician, you: Communicate, work well with others, and follow directions well Have good dexterity and like to work with your handsEnjoy working indoors or outdoors in all seasons Like to solve problems and build solutionsAre physically fit with stamina for manual labourHave experience using hand and power toolsAre willing to follow safety guidelines at all timesUnderstand basic math and have mechanical aptitudeHave good hearing and normal colour visionAre able to work at heightsHave strong attention to detailAre in good physical condition with good enduranceAre able to lift up to 25 kgOther qualifications can include (but are not required):Hands-on experience working with high voltage equipment, heights, and plant environmentsOccupational First Aid training or SiteReadyBC certificationCompletion of Electrical foundation coursesHigh school diploma and/or completion of the Level 1 Powerline Technician programValid BC driver’s license and reliable vehiclePrior experience in construction (hobbies, summer jobs, or volunteer activities), agriculture or forestry, manufacturing, marine services or fisheries, municipal work, or other non-construction trades are a bonusThe Benefits of ApprenticeshipAn apprenticeship offers a pathway to a successful career in construction. You will earn an income while gaining work-based training hours, education, and certification. Apprentices are eligible for government grants, tax credits, and employment insurance while attending training. This can help you offset the cost of training and certification and allow you to complete your apprenticeship and minimize student debt.For more information on the benefits of apprenticeship, see SkilledTradesBC’s Apprentice Guidebook.If this sounds like you, and you want to start your career in construction, we encourage you to apply today!

The Opportunity: WSP is currently seeking a Civil Inspector to join our power team located at our Thornhill or one of our offices at Toronto area. Reporting to the construction audit and inspection manager. This position will be responsible to provide construction auditing support for various projects consisting of underground, overhead lines and stations for power distribution systems. This role requires the ability to support multiple projects among offices and to prioritize work assignments. Why choose WSP? • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging • Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives. • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer. • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things. • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey. We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. #WeAreWSP What you can expect to do here: Perform and responsible for the overall construction and installation coordination, monitoring, and 3 rd party auditing for OHL and UG distribution asset (lines, underground cables/vaults, and distribution stations, in both utility-owned and customer-owned contexts), Review the relevant documents prior to start of construction, monitoring and verify construction including Quality Assurance, physical progress and make recommendations. Perform site inspection and QA to build civil works for all type of hydro distribution system, road and side walk permanent restoration, perform daily site auditing and monitor work completed in the field, and verify it with design package on the behalf of Utility Auditing on Projects regarding the safety and quality of the contractor's construction Monitoring requirements before, during & after construction to ensure that the project is completed in accordance with the contract, and any correlation findings between QC and QA and pay factor calculations Issued Non-Conformance Record (NCR) and notify the Contractor of any deficiencies in the construction of the work including SAFETY, QUALITY and remained works, instructing the Contractor to take appropriate corrective measures, confirm and report the results of the corrective measure. Checked invoices, change orders, billings, design changes, As-built and make the closeout final reports Coordination with other utilities and stakeholders if needed. Oversee the material test for ongoing construction activities for conformance to project drawings, specifications, building codes, time schedules, budget levels and other applicable regulations. Conduct and complete a postconstruction survey and final walk down along with contractor, preparing close out package, lesson learned, deficiency list and provide recommendations for substantial performance, total completion and warranty holdback release. Experienced performing QA/site inspection for the new road construction; road resurfacing and rehabilitation. Demonstrated over 3-5 years of dedicated experience in inspecting industrial, utility and infrastructure projects. What you'll bring to WSP: Certified technician or Engineering Degree Completion of IHSA Training to work on Toronto Hydro Plant and having training of Confined Space considered asset. Knowledge about THESL distribution standards and working experiences with Toronto Hydro project is asset. Familiar working knowledge with occupational health & safety act (OHSA), construction standards and specifications in Ontario and City of Toronto (OPS, MCR) and experienced working with ACI & AISC codes is an asset. Knowledge to witness and oversee conducting appropriate material testing and compaction on various materials such as aggregates; concrete, and pipe bedding Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. At WSP: We value our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable Please Note:Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

Come Build Your Career at Aecon! As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities. At Aecon, you can count on: Safety First. Our number one core value. If we cant do it safely, we dont do it at all. Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage. Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments. Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone. We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! At Aecon we: Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs. Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon. Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community! Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Engineer will be a key member of the engineering team for building and leading EV infrastructure projects. We are looking for a Design Engineer who will help us with both EV fleet infrastructure site designs and advance our EV charging products, systems, and applications. On a daily basis, you will carry out various engineering tasks, such as performing calculations, converting field sketches into construction drawing packages, as well as research to ensure our systems meet the various standards. What You'll Do Here: Provide Engineering Design, review, and analysis of EV Charging infrastructure projects Manage engineering projects and deliver them on time, define customer needs and requirements Produce detailed CAD drawings for the electrical design, including Single Line Diagrams, electrical details, wiring diagrams, underground cable details, site layouts for EV charging stations, and other projects as required Coordinate with other discipline engineers, designers, and CAD staff as part of a multidisciplinary team Complete electrical calculations, cable schedules, demand load calculations, etc. Carry out site assessments and surveys, to determine project feasibility Prepare site assessment reports, cost estimates, material take-offs Submit applications for Utility, ESA, and City permits if required Ensure that installations and applications are in line with customer needs and safety standards Collaborate with engineers and technicians to design and apply new system processes Perform quality and performance analysis on new and legacy depots we installed or maintain Summarize data and report on test results Examine needs on new equipment, calculate costs and help prepare budgets Travel to project sites for product reliability evaluation and/or failure root cause analysis Travel to engineering/manufacturing facilities to review product design and manufacture, and to field sites to review installation, operation, and maintenance Manage stakeholder relationships to develop new business opportunities and promote complementary services What You Bring to the Team: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years work experience in commercial and industrial sector, or equivalent Proficiency designing electrical & power distribution systems in AutoCAD or Revit, with Revit being preferred Experienced in coordinating with Utility for transformer/power upgrades and primary/secondary service infrastructure Perform electrical engineering study & breaker settings (EasyPower, SKM, ETAP), perform electrical lighting calculations (photometrics and comcheck) Must have experience in project management of engineering design projects. Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation Must hold a degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Ontario Professional Engineer (P.Eng. PEO) required. Engineering license in other provinces would be an asset. Drivers license. Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.