Journey Level Electrician (Electrical) (Open to current City of Victoria employees only)

The City of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Victoria seeks a Journey Level Electrician to handle construction, maintenance, and repairs of the city's electrical plant and facilities. This full-time position requires relevant experience, a valid trades qualification, and effective communication skills, contributing to the community's electrical systems and operations.

Qualifications

• 4 years of journey level experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to lift medium weight equipment and work in awkward positions.
• Experience working in various environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain street lighting and all city-owned electrical equipment.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and provide field locate information.
• Participate in designing electrical systems for projects.

Skills

Organize and prioritize work

Understand electrical systems repair

Use hand and power tools

Read and interpret technical drawings

Maintain accurate records

Deal effectively with the public

Establish effective working relationships

Operate equipment safely

Education

High school graduation

Interprovincial Red Seal Trades Qualification as an Electrician

Class 5 B.C Driver’s License

Job description

Job Description

Journey Level Electrician (Electrical)

Competition Number: 25/124

Posting Scope: Internal (Open to current City of Victoria employees only)

Posted Date: June 24, 2025

Closing Date: July 2, 2025, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Engineering & Public Works

Posting Type: Continuous (Regular Full-Time)

Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 40 hour work week)

Salary: $44.95 per hour

Job Code: 707

Employee Group: This is an IBEW position

Number of Vacancies: 2

Position Function: Perform duties working in the construction, maintenance and repairs of all aspects of the City of Victoria’s electrical plant and facilities.

Principal Duties:

• Repairs all types of street lighting systems and equipment, both overhead and underground
• Install, maintain and repair all city-owned electrical equipment such as ornamental street lighting, underground duct and cable structures, inside and outside wiring, transformer stations and outside sub-stations, traffic signals, motors and generators.

Other Duties:

• Operates aerial devises.
• Responds to emergency call-outs.
• Respond to enquiries and calls for service from City staff and outside agencies by providing field locate information.
• Participate in the design, review and estimates of electrical systems as applied to work projects.
• Compile related work reports, records, and as-built drawings.
• Consult with and coordinate with other agencies such as BY Hydro, consulting engineers, technicians, inspectors and general public.
• May be requested to substitute in more senior positions.

What manuals, legislation, documented procedures, and policies control the performance of the above duties:

Master Municipal Construction Document (MMCD)

Canadian Electrical Code, current edition and updates

City of Victoria Electrical Bylaw

City of Victoria Personnel Policy

City of Victoria Standard Job Procedures

City of Victoria Health and Safety Policy

IBEW Local 230 Collective Agreement

Own Car Required: No

Normal Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday; 40 hours per week between 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (an 8-hour period within this range).

Qualifications Required for this position – Basic Qualifications:

Education: High school graduation

Current and valid Interprovincial Red Seal Trades Qualification as an Electrician (4 years)

Current and valid Class 5 B.C Driver’s License

Air Brake endorsement preferred

Skills: Organize and prioritize work

Understand and apply the techniques of electrical systems repair and service.

Use hand, power, measuring tools and diagnostic instruments of the trade.

Read and interpret engineering plans and drawings, technical drawings, manuals and related codes.

Maintain accurate records.

Deal effectively with staff, the public and outside agencies.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Work and operate equipment safely.

Experience: 4 years of related journey level experience

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Independence:

Work is reviewed through on-site inspections and/or reports to supervisor/assistant supervisor.

Issues involving deviations from trade procedures are referred to supervisor

Expenditures are referred to supervisor/assistant supervisor

Essential Qualifications:

Lift and carry medium weight equipment.

Work in awkward positions bent over or with hands in the air. Short periods of intense concentration while diagnosing problems.

Work in an environment where protective measures must be taken to avoid exposure to asbestos.

Exposure to dust and fumes.

Work in close proximity to moving traffic.

Work outside in all weather conditions.

Ability to pass respirator fit testing

To apply for this opportunity, youwill need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.

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