Power Line Technician Program
Various Locations in Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Great Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
- Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
Position Overview:
We are seeking candidates interested in training for a career as a Power Line Technician. All training is fully paid.
The Power Line Technician Training Program is a four-year fully paid apprenticeship program that includes on the job training and ten weeks of competency-based trade schools that will lead to Journeyperson Technician status. During your paid training, you will be stationed at various locations throughout the province.
Visit our website for additional videos and information on the 4-Year Power Line Technician Apprenticeship Program:
https://www.hydro.mb.ca/careers/streams/trades/power-line-technician/
Responsibilities:
Power Line Technicians construct, maintain, and repair electrical power transmission and distribution systems:
- Build and maintain wood poles and steel structures, operate switches, transformers, and associated electrical equipment.
- Install pad mounted equipment, underground high voltage and low voltage power cables.
- Splice and terminate high voltage power cables.
- Connect and maintain overhead and underground transformers, distribution centres and locate underground power cables.
Trainees must demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and are expected to follow all safety protocols and Safe Work Procedures.
Qualifications:
Be a high school graduate with:
- Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus) and English 40;
- OR
- Completion of Level 1 Electrical (Construction or Industrial) through an Apprenticeship Manitoba accredited program.
- Possess a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's Licence (intermediate or full) and be eligible for upgrade.
- Willing to work in all types of weather.
- Willing to work at heights, in trenches, excavations and confined spaces.
- Capable of learning proper climbing techniques.
- Maintain a level of physical fitness and mental alertness appropriate for the duties you are performing.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Physical coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to lift heavy objects from a variety of physical positions.
- Be able to work as a member of a team and adapt to changing tasks and locations.
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be able to work autonomously and make decisions in stressful situations.
- Have basic computer skills.
All applications must include the following information, attached to your online profile:
- current resume and cover letter;
- high school and any post-secondary school transcripts or training certificates.
As part of the selection process, candidates will be required to write standardized aptitude tests that assess how well a candidate's abilities match the requirements of the job. Candidates will also participate a 2-day pre-employment skills assessment and trade orientation session, which provides candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate job-related skills such as following instructions, handling tools, measuring and cutting, and following blueprints; a job-related physical assessment will also be conducted. To help you prepare see the Physical Training Guide for Skills Assessment & Trades Orientation (https://www.hydro.mb.ca/docs/careers/plt_physical_training_guide.pdf). Candidates selected for this session will be required to provide a current driver's abstract.
In order for your application to be considered, please ensure you have completed the mandatory Qualtrics questionnaire, which will be available during the application process.
The email address you submit in your application profile will be used as the main form of correspondence throughout the recruitment process. Please monitor your email inbox and junk/spam folder on a regular basis.
Notes/Comments:
- During your training, you will be stationed at various locations throughout the province.
Salary Range
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $25.65-$35.47 Hourly, $49,151.18-$67,969.46 Annually.
Following successful completion of the training program, the journeyperson range for the classification is $43.70-$53.52 Hourly, $83,743.66-$102,560.38 Annually.
Apply Now!
Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
Application deadline: JUNE 15, 2026.
We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted. Only complete applications will be considered.
Manitoba Hydro is committed to increasing the representation of women in the skilled trades. Women are encouraged to apply.
If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or need this posting in an accessible format, please let us know - we're committed to a barrier-free experience for all candidates.
Pay: $25.65-$35.47 per hour
Work Location: In person
