Industrial Electrician - Utilities

Whistler; Whistler; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is seeking an Industrial Electrician Utilities to install, maintain and repair electrical systems across water distribution and wastewater infrastructure. The role requires a Red Seal or BCTQ Journeyperson certificate and at least five years of experience, with BC Class 5 driving privileges and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication, initiative and the ability to work with minimal

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; completion of technical courses related to the work.
• Red Seal or BCTQ Journeyperson Electrical Certification (mandatory).
• At least 5 years of Journeyperson experience with electrical/electronic control equipment.
• BC Class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installation, maintenance and repair on water distribution, treatment, and wastewater infrastructure.
• Install tests and maintain sensors, controls, transmitters and related components of automatic remote sensing and control systems.
• Read sketches, diagrams and blueprints; prepare and maintain related records; make decisions under pressure.
• Direct and supervise one or more skilled or semi-skilled helpers as required.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions; may include night work and potentially be in wet, dirty or confined spaces.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace and maintain safe operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Read blueprints

Under pressure

Self supervision

Education

Grade 12 / equivalent

Technical courses related to electrical work

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Remote sensing systems

Job description

Situated within the shared, unceded territory of the L̓il̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat People) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish People), the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is a vibrant destination resort community, local government organization and leader in providing municipal programs, services, progressive planning and infrastructure. The RMOW is a high performance municipal organization and significant tourism economy serving a community of 15,000 permanent residents and over three million annual visitors. Whistler’s vision is to be a place where our community thrives, nature is protected and guests are inspired.

The Utilities department has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the position of Industrial Electrician Utilities. Reporting to the Maintenance Foreperson, this position offers 76.5 hours bi-weekly starting as soon as possible. This is skilled work at the journeyperson level involving the performance of a variety of electrical installation, maintenance, and repair tasks, primarily related to the water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment infrastructure managed by the Utilities department and in accordance with Federal, Provincial and municipal regulations and standards. An employee of this class also installs tests and performs preventative maintenance on a variety of electronic sensors, controls, transmitters and similar components of automatic remote sensing and control systems.

Qualified candidates possess a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, completion of technical courses related to the work, and a Red Seal or BCTQ Journeyperson Electrical Certification (mandatory), supplemented by at least 5 years of Journeyperson experience working with electrical and electronic control equipment and systems. Electrical Field Safety Representative (FSR) designation and completion of a broad range of technical courses related to the Water and Sewer industry is desirable. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Qualified candidates demonstrate through knowledge of the standard methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in this type of electrical work and considerable knowledge of the hazards, necessary safety precautions, applicable rules, and governing regulations. Also, must possess the abilities to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; to read and work from sketches, diagrams, and blueprints; to prepare and maintain related records; to make responsible and effective decisions under pressure and in response to emergencies; and to direct one or more skilled or semi-skilled helpers as required. Candidates must be physically able to perform work outdoors in all weather conditions and may be required to perform night work at times. Work may be wet, dirty, malodourous, and physically confined.

The successful candidate demonstrates excellent communication skills, strong initiative, and ability to work with minimal supervision, and commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace within their team and will create and maintain effective working relationships with others while contributing to a positive environment.

As a requirement of the position, the successful candidate must possess a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license and provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract prior to beginning work. This position works 76.5 hours bi-weekly at a rate of $49.78 per hour. This role normally works on a schedule consisting of eight days of work in a fourteen-day period. Each day of work shall be 10 hours exclusive of a one-half (1/2) hour lunch period.

Posting No. 069-26 | Deadline for applications is September 24, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.