2026-126 - Electrician

District School Board of Niagara; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The District School Board of Niagara maintains facilities and equipment across 79 elementary and 18 secondary schools, with a focus on safe and reliable electrical systems. This Electrician role supports demand and programmed work orders, including fire alarm diagnostics as a secondary duty.

The candidate will operate the eBASE CMMS to manage on-site work, adhering to collective agreement terms and DSBN safety standards while serving the St.

Qualifications

• Valid 309A certificate in good standing.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Fire alarm program certification considered an asset (Certi-FIRE or CFAA).

Responsibilities

• Perform demand, predictive, and preventative maintenance on institutional wiring systems.
• Replace common electrical systems to maintain building function.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and standards; complete paperwork accurately.
• Work under DSBN Maintenance lead hands and supervisors to complete tasks.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Wiring troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

Ontario 309A Certificate of Qualification

Tools

eBASE CMMS

Job description

The District School Board of Niagara

Invites applications for the following position:

Electrician

FACILITY SERVICES JOB POSTING: 2026-126

Posting Date: October 13, 2026

Join the District School Board of Niagara and Maintenance Service Centre as an Electrician and become an integral part of an organized, and responsible Department dedicated to maintaining DSBN facilities and equipment for educational and curricular use. With 79 elementary and 18 secondary schools, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of over 40,000 students.

Position Overview

The DSBN Maintenance Department is seeking qualified, organized, and resourceful trade candidates to complete demand and programmed work orders. Installation, repairs, and maintenance of all types of institutional wiring systems is a primary function of this position. Fire alarm system device replacements and fire panel diagnostics are a secondary function of this position.

The Electrician position is assigned work orders through the DSBN Maintenance Department computerized maintenance management system – eBASE. Work orders are received through a board-provided laptop and investigated on-site by utilizing the resources and knowledge of the Maintenance Department lead hands, Supervisors, and on-site custodians.

Duties

• Perform demand, predictive, and preventative maintenance on institutional wiring systems.
• Replace common electrical systems to maintain building function.
• Take responsibility for all work performed – ensuring compliance with all standard construction and maintenance practices – including building codes, regulations, and standards.
• Ensure administrative tasks, policies, and procedures are properly performed and followed according to Board, Supervisor and/or Manager direction.
• Abide by terms of Collective Agreement.
• The primary duties described above shall not be considered the totality of responsibilities and tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid 309A – Maintenance and Construction Electrician - Certificate of Qualification in good standing.
• Valid Ontario driver's license.
• Valid fire alarm program certification considered an asset:
• Certi-FIRE (ECAO) levels 1-4 completed; or,
• CFAA certification.

Skills and Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in servicing and troubleshooting a wide variety of institutional wiring systems.
• Knowledge and experience in servicing and troubleshooting fire alarm panels and associated systems an asset.
• Demonstrable experience with customer service and personable communication.
• Attention to detail and the capacity to produce organized, clear paperwork is integral.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Grid Level 1-S, $34.97 per hour.

This is a permanent, 40-hour position in the CUPE Union Group including group benefits, an OMERS pension plan, and incrementally progressing paid vacation. The Electrician will work primarily from the St. Catharines Service Centre (9 Wright Street, St. Catharines); and as required and assigned throughout the DSBN school system utilizing a DSBN Maintenance vehicle.

Hours of Work

7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)

Reason for posting

Open FTE.

Additional Information

In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this is to advise that the information you provide on this form is collected under legal authority of the Education Act, and will be used as necessary for the recruitment, selection and employment purposes of the Board.

The DSBN is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to deliver quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities.

Personal information on this form is collected,usedanddisclosedin accordance withtheEducation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and theMunicipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.R.S.O 1990, c.M. 56, as amended and will be used for the purpose ofdeterminingeligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s). Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carlton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 905-641-1550.

DSBN does notutilizeArtificial Intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, orselectionof applicants.

Land Acknowledgement

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today.This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples. Acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living isdirectly relatedto the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.