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Description

Apply now to be considered for the Fall 2024 intake.  Sessions to take place over a 2 day period from September 9th - 17th.  If selected to move forward, Recruitment will be in touch through July/August with further information.

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 SaskPowers Fit for Duty Policy.

JOB SUMMARY:

SaskPower is looking for enthusiastic people interested in joining our team as Powerline Technician Apprentices. If you like working at heights, outdoors and challenging work, this may be the career thats right for you.
The employee in this training classification will obtain an Interprovincial Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate upon successful completion of four apprenticeship years in accordance with the required training courses and experience.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

As a Powerline Technician Apprentice, under supervision you would:

Learn to construct, repair and maintain power pole lines and underground cable systems
Learn basic climbing skills, safety procedures, tool/material use, and operation of Powered Mobile Equipment before moving on to more complex technical skills and challenging assignments
Work outside in all types of weather  rain or shine
Work at various heights
Handle large, bulky, and often heavy materials or equipment

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Entrance requirements in accordance with the Provincial Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Standards
All Candidates MUST refer to and be eligible to meet the Saskatchewan equivalent Entrance Requirements for Apprenticeship Training as per the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission

Assessments, upgrades and/or equivalencies may be required; please refer to the SATCC or IQAS for further details
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position