Instrumentation/Electrical Technician

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Kelowna is seeking an Instrumentation/Electrical Technician to join their Wastewater team. The ideal candidate will have an Electrical Trade Ticket and a High School Diploma. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing electrical components, troubleshooting issues, and working in the City’s wastewater facilities. This position offers a competitive rate of $45.69 per hour along with comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an Electrical Trade Ticket and a High School Diploma.
• Preference may be given to candidates with an FSR designation.
• Candidates must live within a 20-minute commute for on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain and repair electrical and instrumentation components.
• Configure programmable logic computers and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Work within the City’s Wastewater facilities and operations.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Instrumentation knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Electrical Trade Ticket

High School Diploma

FSR designation (preference)

Diploma in Instrumentation Technology (preference)

Job description

Instrumentation/Electrical Technician

Bring your electrical and instrumentation knowledge and experience to our Wastewater team. Working in an industrial electrical environment, you will install, calibrate, maintain and repair electrical and instrumentation components, configure programmable logic computers, wireless communication networks and trouble‑shoot electrical and instrumentation problems in the City’s Wastewater facilities, Lift Stations and other operations.

To be successful, candidates will require an Electrical Trade Ticket, along with a High school Diploma and a Class 5 Driver’s License. Preference may be given to those that hold or can obtain an FSR designation and/or hold a Diploma in Instrumentation Technology. Please note that the successful candidate is required to reside within a 20-minute commute to the designated work location due to emergency on‑call requirements.

Help create Kelowna as a City of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly and lead responsibly. Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna offers miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighbourhoods, and a world-renowned college and university. You’re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport.

Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work‑life balance and career and professional development. This is a CUPE bargaining unit position with employer‑paid comprehensive benefits, paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans plus a rate of $45.69 per hour.

There is a career development plan in place for the Red Seal Instrumentation ticket with an opportunity to earn up to an additional $3 per hour upon completion.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

For further information or to apply, please check our website at www.kelowna.ca/careers.

Applications must be received by end of day January 4, 2026.

Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest.