Alectra Utilities

Lead Hand Lines

LocationBrampton, ON

About This Job

The Opportunity

Job Posting Number: 2025-122

Position: Lead Hand Lines

Location: Brampton (Kennedy) Reports to: Supervisor, Lines

Business Group: Network Operations Division: Lines – Central

Hours per Week: 40 Rate of Pay: $57.26/hr

Number of Openings: 1 Union: PWU

Open: May 12, 2025 Close: May 26, 2025

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Lines Supervisor, the Lead Hand is responsible for planning and directing the work of the Line staff to ensure safe work practices and procedures are carried out in the construction, maintenance and troubleshooting of energized electrical distribution systems up to 44 kV. The incumbent is responsible for leading and organizing the crews, ensuring the quality and quantity of work performed and preparing material requests for projects and completing support documentation as required.

Responsibilities:

Onsite leadership and job organization for assigned projects or tasks
Conduct daily crew tailboard conferences to ensure all crew members understand project plan, work methods and clearly understand the scope of the work, potential hazards and controls
Read and interpret project drawings and/or work instructions including recordings accurately any field changes on the as constructed project drawings
Determines the appropriate job procedures required, the amount of resources required and equipment necessary for crews to complete the projects in a timely and efficient manner
Assist in planning of construction and maintenance projects. Identifies and evaluates the job site to determine risks to crews and implements safety precautions required for crews to complete their work assignments. Evaluates job set-up and obtains additional support and/or equipment when required.
Organize, pickup and delivery of materials, equipment and tools
Provide daily instruction (training), mentoring and coaching for journeyperson, apprentices and other work groups
Oversight of tasks performed by crew ensuring productivity and effectiveness
Interface/coordinate the work with external parties such as customers, subcontractors or municipal inspectors
Communicate with System Control staff to report defective equipment and unsafe conditions and verify all tag-out/ lock-out procedures are followed
Apply for Utility Work Protection
Prepares written work plans and traffic plans and assigns work based on work procedures, equipment, materials and individual worker experience. Ensures that PPE is used appropriately and confirms that tools, equipment and vehicles are used and operated in compliance with safe work practices and procedures
Complete inspections of newly installed or modified distribution plant in accordance with Reg 22/04 and Alectra's Construction Verification Program including completing the Record of Inspection and Inspection Certificates
Perform the duties as described in the Powerline Technician job description

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:Education & Specialized Knowledge:

Requires a minimum of a grade 12 high school graduation diploma.
Requires a Powerline Technician Certificate


Experience:

Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience in the respective trade, Powerline Technician


Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, coordinate and mentor a team.
Problem Solving capability
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with coworkers and members of the public to achieve positive outcomes for the company.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate the prevention, management and/or resolution of conflicts.
Requires advanced knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements.
Requires advanced knowledge of EUSR rules, the utility work protection code and other related safety regulations.
Requires a valid Class “A” driver’s license with a “Z” endorsement.
Strong understanding of ESA rules and regulations as applicable to the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution systems

Note: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

How to Apply

First consideration will be given to permanent employees in the PWU bargaining unit.

As per the Collective Agreement, any permanent new hire in their bargaining unit must remain in their current position for at least twelve (12) months prior to commencing a new position.

If you would like to be considered for this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by clicking on the apply button.

Alectra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. Alectra will consult with all applicants who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs, to the point of undue hardship.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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