Journeyperson - Electrician

Inclusionregina; Regina; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Regina is seeking a Journeyperson Electrician to diagnose, repair, and install electrical, control, lighting, security and sound systems in City facilities. Work is performed independently with supervision by the Trades Coordinator – Mechanical/Electrical.

Responsibilities include maintenance, testing, preventive work, and coordination with project teams. Requires 6000 hours of experience and certification; may supervise other tradespeople and requires a Saskatchewan driver’s license

Qualifications

• Completion of Journeyperson Electrician certificate and 6000 hours of commercial electrical journeyperson experience within the last 5 years.
• Two years of current Journeyperson experience in electrical trade in building construction and maintenance.
• Ability to work at heights and with thermographic equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical and control systems in City facilities.
• Diagnoses, tests, and installs electrical, lighting, security, and sound systems.
• Lays out wiring per drawings and codes; installs conduit and pulls wires.
• Maintains distribution boards and related components.
• Performs preventative maintenance and safety checks on systems.
• Installs emergency power/lighting systems and generators.
• Tests circuits for continuity and safety using electrical test equipment.
• Reviews plans, prepares sketches and estimates materials.
• Obtains permits and inspects subcontractor work; supports cost estimates.
• Ensures compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical trade knowledge

Reading drawings/schematics

Thermographic equipment

Safety compliance

Planning cost estimates

Diagnose and repair electrical systems

Operate at heights

Grounding and electrical components

Education

Journeyperson Electrician Certificate

Grade twelve (12)

First Aid Certificate

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Hourly Salary: $40.45- $44.26Includes ($7/hr Market supplement)

Date Posted: October 26, 2026

Closing Date: November 9, 2026

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people of disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent teamand we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

Position Summary

In an environment that supports continuous improvement and under the general supervision of the Trades Coordinator – Mechanical/Electrical, this employee will apply Journeyperson Electrician skills and knowledge to diagnose, test, repair, alter, construct, install and maintain electrical, control, lighting, security and sound systems in City facilities. The work is performed independently with latitude for determining specific job methods; however, work priorities are established in consultation with the Trades Coordinator. Assignments are generally in the form of work orders and/or oral instructions but may be accompanied by detailed written instructions, sketches, drawing, specifications, maintenance schedules, etc. Work is subject to inspection in progress and upon completion. A Journeyperson Electrician may be required to supervise other tradespeople.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs the Ultraviolet Disinfectant system in pools.
• Perform locates of underground utilities such as gas, power, and telephone during construction activities.
• Diagnoses, evaluates, repairs, and installs electrical, control, lighting, security, sound, and underground systems in new and existing City facilities.
• Lays out wiring systems per drawings, specifications, and codes; measures, cuts, bends, threads, and installs conduit; pulls and connects wire to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components; splices wires as needed.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs distribution boards, panels, switches, lights, junction/outlet boxes, and related components.
• Assists in establishing and performing preventative maintenance on electrical, control, lighting, sound, and outdoor lighting systems; secures wiring, fixtures, and equipment.
• Installs and maintains emergency power/lighting systems, generators, motors, grounding lines, and sheathed cables; troubleshoots underground systems.
• Tests circuits for continuity, compatibility, and safety using electrical test equipment.
• Reviews building plans, prepares sketches, estimates and requisitions materials, and maintains stock of parts and equipment.
• Obtains permits, recommends and inspects subcontractor work, and assists with project cost estimates.
• Ensures compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations; supervises tradespeople; performs related duties as required.

Key Qualifications

• Grade twelve (12), successful completion of a Journeyperson Electrician Certificate from a recognized institution and a minimum of 6000 hours of commercial electrical journeyperson experience within the last 5 years.
• Two (2) years current Journeyperson experience in the Electrical Trade in the building construction and maintenance area.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at heights in an aerial device.
• Knowledge and ability to operate thermographic equipment and analyze thermal imaging.
• Considerable knowledge of standard methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment use in the electrical trade.
• Knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair existing and to install new electrical, control, lighting, security and sound systems.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, the National Building Code, Canadian Standards Association Specifications, the City of Regina Building Bylaw and other codes and regulations applicable to the trade and job duties.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards, safety precautions and regulations of the trade, as well as general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
• Ability to work safely, locate, diagnose and repair malfunctions in electrical systems, appliances and equipment.
• Ability to plan and prepare cost estimates for the installation, maintenance or modification of electrical, control, lighting, security or sound systems in new and existing buildings.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics and specifications and maintain accurate records of labour, materials and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Ability to work in a variety of positions for extended periods or to climb and balance on ladders or scaffolding while working at varying heights.
• Skill in the use of the tools of the trade.

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver's license and a First Aid Certificate.
• May be required to work shift work and is subject to call-out when a problem arises in his/her field of expertise.
• The employee will be expected to provide a standardized set of tools for the trade.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

Note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted