Valard Construction

Utility Construction

JourneypersonElectrician(SubstationConstruction)

CA$95–125k ~AI est. Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Journeyperson Electrician (Substation Construction) at Valard Construction. Skills: Substation construction, High voltage equipment, Electrical terminations. Oversee equipment installation. Conduct high-voltage terminations”

Industry & Context.

Utility Construction
Eligibility Requirements

Site outside Thunder Bay, LOA available, Unionized worksite, Join CUSW, Legal work authorization

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4 years construction experience, Journeyman Electrician (Red Seal), Valid driver's license, Hand tools required, PPE required

Nice to Have

Medium and high voltage expertise, Substation construction experience, Cable termination experience

What You'll Do.

Oversee equipment installation

Conduct high-voltage terminations

Perform substation steel erection

Handle cable installation

Terminate medium voltage cables

Terminate high voltage cables

Interpret electrical blueprints

Manage material deliveries

Identify potential risks

Tag out defective tools

Comply with safety policies

Follow safety procedures

Address safety concerns

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with Foreman; Work with Supervisors; Work with Safety Advisor

Full Job Description

Our Substation group is currently looking to add **Journeyperson Electricians** to our growing team. Reporting to the Substation Construction Foreman, the Journeymen Electrician will support the upgrade of a high-voltage 230kV Substation for Hydro One and work within a live substation, ensuring construction is executed effectively and safely. _Please Note: We are looking for resources for a site outside of Thunder Bay, ON. LOA available for those who qualify. Schedule is 10 hours days (Regular time Pay); 8 days on / 6 days off (from Wednesday to Wednesday) with a 0700 AM Start._ ### Duties and Responsibilities * Oversee the installation Steel and commissioning of medium and High Voltage (HV) equipment including setting steel supports (gantries, H-frames), transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear * Conduct high-voltage terminations and grounding focusing on structural integrity and electrical safety * Perform substation steel erection, cable tray building, cable trench, bus installation * Handle cable installation for medium and high voltage power distribution systems * Terminate medium and high voltage cables, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards * Interpret medium and high voltage electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams for planning and executing installations and terminations in construction projects * Manage Material deliveries and inventorying of Materials as per the assigned work fronts, identifying any potential risks and bringing to the Site Supervisors and Foreman’s attention * Ensure that Valard’s equipment and tools are being used in safe and professional manner; the tools are accounted for daily; any defective tools and equipment are tagged out of service and brought to the foremen’s attention * Maintain daily diary for record keeping purposes * Comply and follow Valard’s Safety Policies and Procedures * Work with on-site Safety Advisor to address any safety concerns brought forth by crews and or Client **Requirements** *

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