Become a power system electrician
Your skill set will be highly sought-after. You will use both your manual and your intellectual skills to solve problems. You will be part of a close-knit team whose members are committed to the safety of their colleagues. Constantly faced with new challenges, you will keep learning and putting your expertise to good use to keep Québec supplied with electricity.
What does your day look like?
Install, repair and maintain electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic devices and equipment in substations and generating stations.
Check devices and equipment during commissioning, inspections and outages.
Carry out tests, take measurements and check the operation of the equipment and their components.
Detect anomalies and repair equipment in order to restore service.
What you want
- Challenges
- Teamwork
- Diverse projects
- Work with large equipment
- A role in powering Québec
What you need
- Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in electricity, automated system electromechanics or electrical repair, or Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in industrial electronics or electrical engineering (electrodynamics option) or in electrical engineering technology - automation and control
- Class 5 driver’s licence
- Good physical condition
- Ability to work at heights
A DVS opens the door to a world of possibilities at Hydro‑Québec!
Thrive in a flexible work environment and help contribute to a sustainable economy through ambitious and innovative projects.
Work with talented colleagues and enjoy a stimulating career thanks to the experience you’ll gain in the field. Just picture it: you could lead a team, prepare the job, go onsite to identify outages, work from the transmission system control center to ensure your colleagues’ safety, help onboard new recruits, provide training or even become a manager.
Hear what our Power system electricians have to say about their job
Trade: Power system electrician at a substation [in French]
Interested in working in the field of electricity? Become a power system electrician. Yoann and Jonathan work at a transformer substation. They keep circuit breakers and transformers running so that the electricity gets to where it needs to go.
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Power system electrician at a generating station [in French]
Interested in working in the field of electricity? Become a power system electrician and work at a generating station. Feeling the vibrations of a hydropower plant is always impressive! The work is far from routine: there are always challenges.
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Jacinthe, proud Power system electrician [in French]
More and more, women are making a place for themselves in these trades that bring you out into the field. Jacinthe is an inspiration to all her colleagues.
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Fabrice, a proud Cree, is a Power system electrician in Baie-James [in French]
Being a Power System Electrician is being part of a team and learning something new every day in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. A promising career awaits!
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Working at James Bay means being at the start of the electricity production chain [in French]
What a privilege it is to contribute to Québec's advancement! Working at James Bay also means being part of a family. We work every other week, and we have access to a multitude of on‑site activities: gym, swimming pool, fishing, cycling, etc.
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Working together to achieve common goals is exciting! Welcome to the North Shore [in French]
With a four‑day work week, there's time to enjoy the surrounding nature: forest, beach, cottage, boating, paddle boarding and cycling—there's something for everyone. Friendly people, nearby activities and major projects.
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