Quality, Safety, & Efficiency

Our goal is to provide high-quality work while implementing best safety practices to protect our employees, the public, and the environment.
Quality, Safety, & Efficiency

Powerlines in our Bloodlines

Founded by a third generation lineman, we know what it takes to serve in the toughest of conditions.
Powerlines in our Bloodlines

Trusted in Atlantic Canada

We strive to provide reliable services, making us a mainstay on Prince Edward Island and across Atlantic Canada.
Trusted in Atlantic Canada

High-quality powerline construction

We provide high-quality powerline construction to our clients. Our core values are safety and teamwork, and we are dedicated to creating successful partnerships with our clients across Atlantic Canada, and beyond.  Our projects are delivered on schedule and on budget by carefully planning and communicating with our clients throughout the construction process. 

Atlantic Reach Electric Ltd.

About

The founder of Atlantic Reach Electric, Bobby Hughes, is a third generation lineman who has put his 15 years of experience to good use, along with his partners, David Mallard and Dianne Mallard. For over 5 years, Atlantic Reach Electric has used its knowledge and expertise to perform high-quality distribution, transmission, and substation construction and maintenance services for utilities. Our professional employees have experience working all over Canada and are known for their hard work. We are extremely proud of the team we have built. 

 Cherry Pickers in a row ready for Line Work

Services


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Powerline


Our team of highly-trained Red Seal Powerline Technicians construct, maintain, and repair transmission, distribution, and substation lines for electric utilities and municipalities. We are skilled in both rural and urban settings and consider ourselves live line specialists.

We excel in the construction and maintenance of:

  • Distribution Hendrix
  • Distribution Three Phase Rebuilds
  • Transmission 
  • Substation 
  • Windmill Collector Line
Ask Us About Powerline Services
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Emergency and Storm Response


Atlantic Reach Electric is prepared at all times for emergency and storm response. We have extensive knowledge in storm restoration and emergency response throughout Atlantic Canada, along the Eastern US, and as far south as Florida. Our employees are fully trained to meet all safety requirements and excel in all working conditions. We have a strong reputation for hard work and reliability. 

Ask Us About Emergency and Storm Response Services
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Tree and Skidsteer


We are fully equipped to take care of all your tree and skidsteer needs. 

  • Tree trimming
  • Tree removal
  • Stump grinding
  • Mulching
  • Post-hole digging
Ask Us About Tree and Skidsteer Services

Safety


The safety of the public and the safety of our people are one in the same. Nothing comes before this principle in our line of work! 

We are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, the public, and the environment from accidents. Owners and employees participate daily in our company's safety initiatives. An injury and accident-free workplace is always our goal.

We partake in the following safety programs:

  • Emergency First Aid
  • Insulated Aerial Devices
  • Digger Derrick
  • Chainsaw Safety
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Pole Top Rescue
  • Emergency Bucket Evacuation Training 
  • WHMIS
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods 

Projects

Check out some of our past work below!

Careers

Current Employment Opportunities:

We currently have temporary and permanent positions for the following:

Red-Seal Powerline Technicians 

The successful candidate must have a Red Seal Distinction. Duties will include: Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical distribution and transmission systems. Climbing poles and/or operating hydraulic buckets. Ensuring health and safety regulations are followed. Communicating with other workers to coordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments. A valid driver’s license is required, and candidates may be required to complete a competency evaluation.

Wage: $44 per hour 

We offer competitive wages and a benefits package including health, dental, RSP plan, cell phone, meal and clothing allowances. There is also an opportunity for overtime through storm restoration.

Utility Arborist Apprentice 

Candidates must be able to lift and remove large branches and logs, have a positive attitude, and be able to take direction from a supervisor. Training includes how to properly use a chainsaw, wood/branch chipper, and related arboricultural tools and progresses to learning the proper techniques in clearing vegetation around energized power lines. This is a fast-paced, physically demanding position completed in all types of weather conditions. A valid driver’s license is required, and candidates may be required to complete a competency evaluation. 

Wage: $17-$24 per hour

We offer competitive wages and a benefits package including health, dental, RSP plan, cell phone, meal and clothing allowances. There is also an opportunity for overtime through storm restoration.

Please send a resume to Dianne at [email protected] 


Your application can be sent to:
[email protected] 161 MacCallum Rd., Marshfield, PE, C1C 0K5, Canada

Contact Us

Atlantic Reach Electric Ltd.

902-367-2079

161 MacCallum Rd.
Marshfield, PE
C1C 0K5, Canada

[email protected]

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