Lineman Journeyman

About Us

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

Journeyman Lineman (Powerline Technician)

• Location: 7553 Beechwood Road, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0Z1, Canada.

• Work arrangement: Full-time, field-based construction work requiring travel to assigned project locations.

• Schedule: 3 weeks on, 1 week off, with Sundays off during scheduled workweeks. Standard 8-hour shifts, with overtime up to 10 hours per day subject to Construction Management approval.

• Hourly Pay: $52.43 CAD per hour.

• Travel: Must be willing and able to travel for project assignments, work away from home, and accommodate approved overtime and Saturday work as required by project schedules.

The Opportunity

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking experienced Journeyman Linemen (Powerline Technicians) to support the construction of high-voltage transmission infrastructure. In this role, you'll apply your technical expertise to the installation, assembly, stringing, maintenance, and repair of electrical powerline systems while working alongside experienced field crews.

This opportunity is well-suited for a skilled Journeyperson with hands-on transmission construction experience, particularly in lattice tower climbing, conductor stringing, clipping, and dead-ending. You'll contribute directly to the construction of critical electrical infrastructure while working in a safety-focused, hands-on field environment.

Key Elements of the Role

• Construct transmission powerlines: Perform all phases of new transmission and distribution powerline construction, including installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground electrical systems.

• Climb and assemble structures: Safely climb lattice towers, frame wood and steel structures, and assemble and erect lattice transmission structures according to project specifications.

• Perform conductor stringing: Complete overhead conductor stringing activities, including clipping, dead-ending, and assisting with the setup and operation of puller and tensioner sites.

• Operate construction equipment: Safely operate specialized equipment, tools, and machinery used in transmission and distribution construction and maintenance.

• Troubleshoot electrical systems: Identify and resolve issues with overhead transmission and distribution infrastructure while ensuring work meets applicable standards and construction requirements.

• Maintain safety standards: Follow established safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, recognize hazards, and participate in tailboard meetings, safety observations, and incident reporting.

• Ensure quality workmanship: Complete work according to engineering drawings, specifications, and client requirements, identify deficiencies, and assist with inspections and corrective actions.

• Support field crews: Collaborate with supervisors and crew members, participate in safety and quality meetings, and share technical knowledge with apprentices and less-experienced workers.

What You’ll Bring

• A valid Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification recognized in Ontario.

• A high school diploma and a minimum of 4 years of experience in the powerline industry, including previous Journeyman-level transmission or distribution experience.

• Demonstrated experience climbing lattice transmission towers and performing construction work at heights.

• Hands-on experience working with transmission conductor stringing crews, including clipping and/or dead-ending.

• Strong knowledge of powerline construction methods, maintenance procedures, equipment operation, and electrical safety practices.

• Required Fall Arrest, First Aid, and Ontario Ministry of Labour Four-Step Awareness training.

• A valid driver's licence and an acceptable driver's abstract.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including climbing, heavy lifting, and manual labour in varying weather conditions.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a crew.

• Availability to travel, work a 3-weeks-on, 1-week-off rotation, and accommodate overtime and weekend work as required.

Experience with implosive connections and a valid implosive connection qualification are considered major assets. Bucket rescue and tower rescue training are also considered assets.

The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements.

This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.

Base Pay Range

$52.43—$52.43 CAD

Equal Opportunity & Recruitment

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers committed to a respectful and accessible recruitment process. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must currently be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located and must maintain valid work authorization throughout their employment.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, review of driving records or driver’s abstracts, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client or site-access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require accommodation are encouraged to contact the recruitment team so we can discuss their needs and arrange appropriate support.