Electrician

Metro Vancouver; Delta; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Vancouver is seeking a skilled Electrician to perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and installations at our wastewater treatment facilities. This role supports safe, efficient operation and environmental sustainability across the Metro Vancouver region.

The successful candidate will install, test, and maintain electrical systems, plan work approaches, and assist with cost estimates while training apprentices.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus BC (or Interprovincial) Trade Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Electrician.
• Valid BC drivers licence and health certificate for watershed entry.
• Basic knowledge of motors, controls, pneumatics, electronics, solid state (hydraulics) controls, computer interface, draughting.
• Provide own hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, trouble shoot and maintain electrical systems and equipment throughout GVRD facilities.
• Plans own work approach, searches for and purchases most materials.
• Prepares sketches and updates drawings and prints.
• Assists superior with cost estimating and scheduling work.
• Submits work progress reports.
• Assists in the training of apprentices.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Installations

Safety procedures

Education

BC/Interprovincial Journeyman Electrician

Job description

Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than December 31, 2027)

Employee Group: GVRDEU

Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $48.87 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation(2024 wage rates)

This role receives an additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked. The additional 6.25% can be taken as compensation or time off.

Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking an Electrician who will perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and installations to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our wastewater treatment facilities, while contributing to environmental sustainability and clean water initiatives for Metro Vancouver.

You are a skilled and safety-focused Electrician ready to contribute to essential electrical maintenance at a wastewater treatment plant in Metro Vancouver, while playing a key role in protecting the environment. If you're eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

This role: (The duties described hereunder are intended to be representative of the position and are not to be considered as all inclusive.)

• Install, test, trouble shoot and maintain electrical systems and equipment throughout GVRD facilities, ie: fabrication, wiring and installation of control systems, solid state, motors, lighting, low, medium and high voltage power equipment, etc.
• Plans own work approach, searches for and purchases most materials.
• Prepares sketches and updates drawings and prints.
• Assists superior with cost estimating and scheduling work.
• Submits work progress reports.
• Assists in the training of apprentices.

To be successful, you have:

• Grade 12, plus BC (or Interprovincial) Trade Qualification Certificate as a ,journeyman Electrician.
• Valid BC drivers licence and health certificate for watershed entry.
• Basic knowledge of motors, controls, pneumatics, electronics, solid state (hydraulics) controls, computer interface, draughting.
• Provide own hand tools.

Our Vision:

Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.

Metro Vancouver employees proudly serve the region and demonstrate the behaviours and attributes of six leadership competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Building and Nurturing Relationships, Communication, Continuous Learning, and Strategic Thinking and Action.

At Metro Vancouver, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is reflective of the region we serve. If an accommodation is required during the recruitment and selection process, please contact [e-mail] for support. Learn more about our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.