Electrician

Metro Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Vancouver's Liquid Waste Services is seeking an Electrician for the Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Vancouver to perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and installations ensuring safe, efficient facility operation. You are self-motivated, professional, able to work independently, safety-minded with industrial electrical installation and maintenance experience.

A Grade 12 and BC journeyman electrician certification, valid BC driver’s licence, and health certificate

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Motors

Controls

Pneumatics

Electronics

Hydraulic controls

Computer interface

Drafting

Education

Grade 12

BC/Interprovincial Journeyman Electrician

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Electrician

Position Status: Full-Time Regular

Department: Liquid Waste Services

Employee Group: GVRDEU

Location: Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant, West Vancouver

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.

(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.