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Powerline Foreman
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies —Ontario
- From $60 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Construction experience
- In-person
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Electrical Inspector
Planview Utility Services —Greater Toronto Area, ON
- $28–$33 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Excel
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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Accounts Receivable & Billing Administrator English/French Bilingual
Richmond Advisory Services —Markham, ON
- $50,000–$55,000 a year
- Immediate opening
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
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Horizontal Directional Driller/Locator
CIK TELECOM INC. —Markham, ON
- $30–$40 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Electrical Project Engineer
Planview Utility Services —Greater Toronto Area, ON
- $62.50–$74.52 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Google Suite
- Engineering
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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Truck Mechanic 310T Certified - Toronto, Ontario
Powerline Plus —Scarborough, ON
- From $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- In-person
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Senior Project Manager - Utility Construction
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies —Greater Toronto Area, ON
- From $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Engineering
- Project management
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Senior / Lead BIM Modeller
iVedha Inc. —Toronto, ON
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Scripting
- Construction experience
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Property & Facility Coordinator
Richmond Advisory Services —Markham, ON
- $60,000–$65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Mechanic (Certified 310T or 310J) - King City
King City Trailers —King City, ON
- $35–$45 an hour
- Overtime
- Sales
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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AutoCAD Technician
Condeland Engineering Ltd. —Concord, ON
- $30–$37 an hour
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Engineering
- Dental care
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Construction Advisor - Utility Construction
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies —Ontario
- From $36 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction experience
- Budgeting
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Construction Supervisor - Utility Construction
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies —Ontario
- From $60 an hour
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Construction experience
- In-person
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Sr. Manager, Development Engineering
SmartCentres —Vaughan, ON
- $130,000–$145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
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Utility Locator/Damage Prevention Technician - Dedicated Locates
Rivacore Construction Surveys —Markham, ON
- $28–$37 an hour
- Temporary
- Databases
- Power tools
- Construction experience
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Hydrovac Operator
CIK TELECOM INC. —Markham, ON
- $30–$40 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Drill Locator
HDP Network Solutions —Greater Toronto Area, ON
- $28–$35 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Tunnelling Machine Operator
Erritt Construction Ltd —Vaughan, ON
- $45–$55 an hour
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- Mechanical knowledge
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Directional Driller
HDP Network Solutions —Greater Toronto Area, ON
- $36–$46 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
- Supervising experience
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Property Administrator - Property Management EXP REQUIRED
Confidential —Vaughan, ON
- $50,000–$60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Powerline Foreman

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies -
Ontario

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From $60 an hour

Qualifications

WHMIS Certification
First Aid Certification
Construction experience
CSTS
Driving Licence

Full job description

Powerline Foreman (Live Line Required)

Location: Various sites across Northern and Southern Ontario

Role Overview

This is a working Foreman position responsible for leading a field crew on utility construction projects, with a strong focus on transmission and distribution work.

Typically overseeing a 4-person crew, the Foreman is accountable for daily field execution, safety leadership, and quality delivery in accordance with utility standards and client expectations.

This role is suited for experienced tradespeople stepping into leadership while maintaining strong hands-on involvement in high-voltage environments.

Core Responsibilities

Daily Crew Leadership & Field Execution

Direct crew activities in alignment with work plans and daily assignments
Ensure tasks are clearly understood and executed safely and efficiently
Coordinate tools, materials, and equipment required for daily work
Address field issues and escalate as needed to maintain progress
Execute energized (Live Line) work in accordance with approved procedures and switching plans

Safety Leadership & Compliance

Conduct daily tailboards and field-level hazard assessments
Enforce PPE, permitting, and safe work practices
Lead safety discussions focused on energized hazards, minimum approach distances, and Live Line protocols
Support incident reporting, safety observations, and corrective actions
Model and reinforce a strong safety culture

Quality Assurance & Task Readiness

Ensure work meets specifications, drawings, and client requirements
Support installation checklists, material verification, and photo documentation
Identify and escalate non-conforming work
Prepare work areas for inspections and client walkdowns
Maintain compliance with utility distribution standards and energized work procedures

Time, Tools & Productivity Tracking

Track crew time and material usage; submit accurate daily reports
Monitor productivity and identify delays or inefficiencies
Ensure proper use, care, and storage of equipment and materials

Communication, Team Coordination & Leadership

Act as primary point of contact for the assigned crew
Coordinate with other field leaders on adjacent work
Participate in coordination meetings and clearly communicate direction
Support onboarding and development of junior crew members

Qualifications & Skills

5+ years of hands-on experience in utility construction or related trade work
Strong technical competency in transmission and distribution work
Live Line (energized) distribution experience required
Experience with rubber glove, hot stick, or equivalent Live Line methods (required)
Proven field leadership and problem-solving ability
Working knowledge of drawings, specifications, and safety protocols
Comfortable using digital field tools (timesheets, forms, logs)
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work in remote and active job site environments

Assets:

Supervisory training
Safety certifications (CSTS, WHMIS, First Aid)

Development Path

Foremen demonstrating strong performance in safety, execution, and crew leadership are positioned to progress into General Foreman roles, with expanded responsibility in:

Scheduling and planning
Subcontractor coordination
Quality and documentation oversight
Broader site management

Additional Information

LOA provided
Field-based role with active job site conditions

Equal Opportunity

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring practices. Only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted.

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Have you directly led a utility construction crew in the field (as a Foreman or equivalent)?
Do you have direct experience in electrical distribution construction (not just transmission or commercial work)?
Do you hold a Journeyman Powerline Technician certificate?

Work Location: In person

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Senior Project Manager - Utility Construction

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Mechanic (Certified 310T or 310J) - King City

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Construction Supervisor - Utility Construction

Sr. Manager, Development Engineering

Utility Locator/Damage Prevention Technician - Dedicated Locates

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Tunnelling Machine Operator

Directional Driller

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