Electrician

Metro Vancouver; Richmond; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Vancouver is seeking an Electrician to perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and installations at the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Richmond. The role requires self-motivation, teamwork, and safety-mindedness for industrial electrical work.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining control systems, wiring, motors, and voltage equipment, planning work approaches, updating drawings, and assisting with cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance across wastewater or similar facilities.
• Able to read drawings and sketches, and plan work approaches.
• Good knowledge of motors, controls, and solid-state electronics.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems and equipment across GVRD facilities.
• Plan own work approach and procure materials as needed.
• Prepare sketches and update drawings; assist with cost estimating and scheduling.
• Train apprentices and submit progress reports.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical installation

Education

Journeyman Electrician (BC Interprovincial)

Job description

Electrician

Position Status: Full-Time Regular

Department: Liquid Waste Services

Employee Group: GVRDEU

Location: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, Richmond

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.

You are: a candidate that is self-motivated, professional in both teamwork and attitude, capable of working independently, safety-minded and experienced with industrial electrical installation and maintenance.

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.