Distribution
Hydro‑Québec employees and suppliers working on the distribution network contribute directly to the expansion, maintenance, and reliability of the electrical grid. They carry out a wide range of tasks, including line assembly, structure installation, vegetation control, pole inspection and treatment, as well as civil interventions and site cleaning. These activities help maintain service quality, restore power quickly in the event of outages, and meet the growing needs of customers. Compliance with technical standards, safety requirements, and operational procedures is central to every intervention, ensuring the long-term sustainability of Hydro‑Québec’s overhead network.
Documents
This section contains relevant documents covering activities in this market.
Line work and pole planting
This sector is responsible for extending the existing distribution network. It ensures live electrical transfers from old poles to new ones, and helps maintain the sustainability of our overhead network while restoring service during outages caused by major events.
Vegetation control
This sector is responsible for clearing distribution network rights-of-way for the construction of new lines and for trimming trees to protect the existing network.
Civil engineering work, pumping and cleaning structures
This sector is responsible for carrying out work on the underground distribution network, which involves the participation of multiple trades. The various teams build underground chambers and install conduits for cable routing, all while exercising great caution since the network may be live during the operation.
Inspection of civil structures and pole retreatment
The sector is responsible for examining vaults, cables, and equipment in the underground system, and for collecting samples from poles to detect anomalies. The results of the analyses are sent to the Hydro‑Québec team in charge of maintenance planning.
Metering
This sector is responsible for providing accurate electricity consumption data and maintaining high-quality service for customers. It plays a key role in billing, energy management, and asset monitoring, while complying with current regulatory requirements. Through the use of smart meters and remote reading systems, teams contribute to anomaly detection, load analysis, and the continuous improvement of the network.
