Making the Right Career Connections brochure - PowerStream

Do you enjoy work that
CHALLENGES BOTH YOUR
HANDS AND YOUR MIND?
Do you want to be
PART OF AN ORGANIZATION
whose employees follow a
Code of Conduct policy
founded on the principles of
integrity, fairness and
responsibility?
Do you want to work
for a SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE
COMPANY which is committed
to the environment and
sustainable growth?
THEN COME AND JOIN THE
POWERSTREAM TEAM IN A
TECHNICAL, TRADE OR
CO-OP POSITION
TECHNICAL | CO-OP | TRADE
Careers at PowerStream
Be part of a rapidly growing company which is
leading the way into the future with boldness,
innovation and best-in-class performance.
Our workforce of over 500 dedicated employees
work within a work environment that promotes
corporate values which include respect, teamwork,
performance, accountability and initiative.
Go to www.PowerStream.ca/Careers and click on
Current Employment Opportunities to apply for a
position. Follow the instructions to view job openings
and how to apply.
For more information on PowerStream, please visit
our website at www.PowerStream.ca.
PowerStream Inc.
161 Cityview Boulevard
Vaughan, Ontario L4H 0A9
Phone
Vaughan and vicinity: 905-417-6900
All other areas: 1-877-963-6900
Fax: 1-877-236-6395
FPO
Making the Right
CAREER
CONNECTIONS
Join the PowerStream Team
TECHNICAL | TRADE | CO-OP
The Power of Opportunity
If you are considering a technical or trade
position at an electric utility why not make
the right career connection by joining us at
PowerStream, a dynamic employee-orientated
company which is recognized as being an
industry leader.
PowerStream is the second largest
municipality-owned electricity distribution
company in Ontario, delivering power and
related services to a population of more than a
million people that reside or own a business in
communities located immediately north of
Toronto and in Central Ontario. The
communities served include Alliston, Aurora,
Barrie, Beeton, Bradford West Gwillimbury,
Markham, Penetanguishene, Richmond Hill,
Thornton, Tottenham and Vaughan.
Our vision is to be a socially responsible
company, committed to the environment
and sustainable growth, leading the way into
the future with boldness, innovation and
best-in-class performance. We work diligently
to deliver reliable power and related services
safely and efficiently to support our customers’
quality of life and to provide value to our
shareholders and the communities we serve.

TECHNICAL | TRADE | CO-OP
Frequently Asked Questions
TECHNICAL Positions:
There are a variety of technical positions at
PowerStream. Most of these positions are preceded
by an apprenticeship. Technical positions provide a
great opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge
obtained through post-secondary education.
PowerStream looks for the following educational
requirements for different positions:
3-Year Community College Diploma in Electrical or
Electronics Technology:
• Protection & Control Technologist, Station
Maintenance Technician, System Controller,
Design Technician, CDM Account Specialist,
Metering Technologist
2-Year Community College Diploma in Electrical or
Electronics Technology:
• Service Layout Technician, Cable Locator,
Inspector, Journeyman Meter Technician
2-Year Community College Diploma in Electrical or
Electronics Technology/ GIS Certificate and/or
Degree from a certified University or College
• GIS Technician
HOW DO WE PROMOTE SAFETY?
PowerStream strives to provide the safest working
environment for our employees. We offer
constant training and continually implement
programs to continue to improve upon our safety
culture. Each fulltime trades and technical
employee is provided a full complement of
personal protective clothing.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE HIRED FOR
TRADE OR TECHNICAL POSITIONS
ANNUALLY?
Recruitment is based on operational needs and
vacancies. It is not always known how many
positions will become available from year-to-year,
however, operational needs are reviewed annually.
TRADE Positions:
Journeyman Power Lineperson: This rewarding career
is both challenging and physically demanding, and
begins with a four-year apprenticeship. Successful
applicants will be prepared to work on the
construction, maintenance and troubleshooting of
energized overhead and underground electrical
distribution systems with a high focus on safety.
Designated as a Red Seal Trade, the recognition of your
certificate is ensured across the nation. This trade is
ideal for individuals who like working in varying
extreme climates and have the ability to work at
different heights. A minimum of a Grade 12 education
with courses in Math and Science, particularly Physics,
as well as English is required. Post-secondary education
based on electrical theory is considered an asset.
WHAT DOES THE SELECTION PROCESS
CONSIST OF?
All applications to specific job postings are
screened, and candidates will be selected on the
basis of the eligibility and selection criteria
specified in each job posting. Applicants must
submit their resumes by the closing date
mentioned in each job posting. Selected
candidates will be interviewed. While interviews
are partially based on technical competencies,
behavioural competencies are also largely
important as we strive to employ individuals who
are a great fit with our corporate values:
Teamwork, Safety, Performance, Initiative and
Accountability.
CO-OP Positions:
PowerStream advocates an engaged learning
environment and offers a variety of Fall, Winter
and Summer Co-ops in a number of areas. Co-op
position openings are forwarded to area colleges
to be posted. Co-op positions may be offered in
the following areas: Engineering Planning,
Conservation Demand Management, Capital,
Protection & Control, and Inspection & Locates,
Station Maintenance and Lines.
Want to learn more about our trade and technical
positions? Visit our Careers Connections site, at
www.PowerStream.ca/Careers.
WHY DOES POWERSTREAM OFFER
APPRENTICESHIPS?
An apprenticeship is a pathway to a fulfilling and
rewarding career – you undergo on and off the
job training while earning a competitive wage.
Formal apprenticeships programs are generally
four years in duration
PowerStream offers apprenticeships in a number
of different areas, depending on operational
needs. Apprenticeships are featured in the
following areas: Lines, System Control, Protection
& Control, Station Maintenance, and Metering.