Electrical Supervisor

Township of Langley; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Township of Langley is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead the Utilities Operations team in Public Works. This regular full-time role involves supervisory and technical electrical work for water, sewer, and stormwater facilities and systems.

The position oversees skilled electricians and others involved in electrical installations, with a Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm schedule. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and a recognized trade apprenticeship, plus considerable related experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in electrical installations and related work.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures related to the installation, maintenance and expansion of electrical systems and hazards/safety precautions used.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to the work performed.
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise and check the work of skilled electricians and crew members.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, plans, specifications, and other materials related to the work and establish and maintain effective working relations with internal and external contacts.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, materials and equipment used in the work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate and review the work of tradespersons and crew involved in electrical installations.
• Supervise the work of other skilled electricians to ensure adherence to established standards, specifications, and safety procedures.
• Schedule and coordinate projects with external stakeholders as required, and oversee contractors and crews to ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and code requirements.
• Train new employees in safe work practices and procedures, and develop, recommend, and implement improved work methods, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Conduct condition assessments, safety inspections and maintain electronic operational and monitoring systems according to established procedures.
• Perform other related work as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical installations knowledge

Reading plans/manuals

Safety knowledge

Tools handling

Planning & scheduling

Education

Grade 12 + recognized trade apprenticeship

Job description

Township of Langley

Electrical Supervisor

Competition Number: 26-U107

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Rate: $51.19 - $54.09 per hour (3 steps, 2026 rates) plus benefits

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Competition Opening Date: October 5, 2026

Competition Internal Closing Date: October 14, 2026

Competition External Closing Date: October 26, 2026

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Electrical Supervisor to join our team of professionals in the Public Works Division, Utilities Operations Department. Reporting to the Manager, Utilities Operations in this unionized position you will perform supervisory and technical electrical work for water, sewer, and stormwater facilities and systems. This position oversees the work of skilled electricians and others involved in electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate and review the work of tradespersons and crew involved in electrical installations


• Supervise the work of other skilled electricians to ensure adherence to established standards, specifications, and safety procedures


• Schedule and coordinate projects with external stakeholders as required, and oversee contractors and crews to ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and code requirements


• Train new employees in safe work practices and procedures, and develop, recommend, and implement improved work methods, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance programs


• Conduct condition assessments, safety inspections and maintain electronic operational and monitoring systems according to established procedures


• Perform other related work as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and a recognized trade apprenticeship, plus considerable related experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of training and experience


• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in electrical installations and related work


• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures related to the installation, maintenance and expansion of electrical systems and equipment and hazards/safety precautions used


• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to the work performed


• Ability to plan, assign, supervise and check the work of skilled electricians and crew members


• Ability to read and interpret manuals, plans, specifications, and other materials related to the work and establish and maintain effective working relations with internal and external contacts


• Skill in the use and care of tools, materials and equipment used in the work

Required Certifications/Licenses

Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application.

• BC Class 5 (full-privilege) Driver’s License or equivalent driver’s license for where you reside. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License and/or Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.


• B.C. Certificate of Qualification – Electrical Work (EW)


• Field Safety Representative (FSR) Certificate of Qualification – Class B

Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.