Since our beginning in 1968, PowerTel has grown to become one of Canada's top specialists in high voltage electrical contracting. Our goal is to be the preferred high voltage contractor in Canada and the North East USA.

PowerTel is one of the leading high voltage specialty contractors in Canada. PowerTel provides turnkey, project and maintenance services for transmission, distribution, substation and generation systems.

Our professional staff works to ensure that every project is completed to meet the highest possible standards. At PowerTel, we emphasize training. Ongoing training includes E&USA/ECAO line apprenticeship, safe work methods, work protection, live line techniques, hydraulics.
Our office staff is kept up to date with current procedures and operations to ensure that each project is run efficiently.

Experience and Innovation
As one of Ontario’s major electrical contractors, PowerTel specializes in the construction, maintenance and renovation of all types of high voltage power installations. This includes Transmission Lines, Distribution Systems, Generating Systems, Substations, Underground & Submarine Cable Distribution, Control Systems, Fibre Optic Cable Installations and Street Lighting.

We provide our clients with full project services, including design and engineering, material procurement, complete installation, coordination studies and testing and commissioning.

Types of Services Performed

Engineering, Procure, Construct and Maintain High Voltage Systems
Specialized Off-Road Equipment Rentals
Private and Public Utilities
Native and Remote Communities
Mining, Forestry and Industrial
Supply Authority Approvals
MNR Work Permit Applications



EA Impact Studies and Route Selection
Integrated Safety and Quality Management System
E&USA Bronze Award
E&USA Silver Award
E&USA President's Award
Gold Seal Quality Connection Health & Safety Program
ISO 9001:2008 Registered