Licensed Electrician-Plant Energy

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

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking a qualified Electrician to join the Transit Facilities Maintenance Unit. The role entails a variety of tasks including installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in public transit facilities. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Ontario Electrician certification, significant experience in the trade, and exceptional communication skills to liaise effectively in a public environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Valid Ontario Electrician certification required.
• Experience with HVAC and building control systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and systems.
• Follow safety practices and procedures at all times.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Safety awareness

Problem-solving skills

Communicative skills

Education

Completion of Industrial Electrician apprenticeship program

Tools

Trade tools

Job description

Requisition ID: 17932
Department: Transit Services Dept.
Service: Transit Bus Oper & Maintenance Service
Branch:Transit Facility Maintenance Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: ATU 279
Salary Information: $36.408 - $42.833 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo; Maintenance and Trades
Application Close:16/06/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Transit Facilities Maintenance Unit is responsible for the property management functions associated with the maintenance, operation and repair of all transit facilities.

You are responsible for a full range of installation, testing, trouble-shooting, maintenance and preventive maintenance duties, and for repairing a variety of electrical equipment, distribution systems, and electrical fixtures and devices. These include, but are not limited to: distribution and switching systems, motors, HVAC, power storage and conditioning systems, fire, lighting and building management systems used and/or installed in the garage properties and transitway stations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Industrial Electrician apprenticeship program of 9000 hours

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the installation and maintenance of a variety of electronic equipment, systems and controls, following acquisition of Journeyperson’s certificate.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Valid OntarioCertificate of Qualificationas Electrician-Construction and Maintenance 309A or Industrial Electrician 442A Valid Ontario unrestricted Gclass driver’slicence(or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated Must obtain Ontario unrestrictedAZ or DZclass driver’slicence(or provincial equivalent) within the timeframe determined by the employer KNOWLEDGE

• City policies and procedures affecting shop operations
• Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the electrician trade in servicing, maintaining and operating building electrical systems
• Relevant guidelines, policies, codes, regulations
• Computer controlled energy systems, communication systems, alarm systems and electrical controls
• Building control systems, operation and programming
• Working knowledge of plumbing, HVAC systems, and pneumatic controls
• Personal computers, with ability to use corporate office software and the Maintenance Management System
• Safe work practices of the trade
• Knowledge and awareness of safety issues in the workplace, where there are always members of the public close by when work is being undertaken
• Knowledge of and ability to repair electronic equipment and hardware is an asset

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently, with minimum direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a team
• Read/interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches and work orders
• Interpret control schematics and wiring diagrams
• Read, understand and execute oral and written instructions and interpret or prepare work orders
• Plan work and make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work
• Possess solid computer skills and the ability to operate within a computerized Maintenance Management Information System
• Possess skill in using trade tools and equipment with precision
• Able to perform welding operations relating to the trade
• Possess analytical skills and be detail oriented
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Possess sound interpersonal skills and ability to relate to the general public and coworkers
• Able to operate repair vehicles, scissor lift, forklift, mobile personal lifting devices, and to use ladders. Able to operate emergency generators and welding equipment
• Must be able to organize, clean and maintain a safe work area within a public environment
• Must be capable of relating to transit customers, while working in a public environment, and accepting that information requests, complaints, or incidents of confrontational behaviour may occur
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability
• Able to relate to Transit customers, co-workers and the general public, and to work in a non-confrontational manner
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance
• Able to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Possess excellent hand/eye coordination, and manual dexterity to perform precise and detailed work
• Physically fit, with stamina to perform the job duties (which may include working in a standing position for long time periods, carrying materials, working in cramped areas or at considerable heights and working outdoors year round)
• Provide own hand tools relating to the trade according to provisions of the Collective Agreement
• Able to work overtime, be available for scheduled overtime, work a variety of scheduled shifts including split shifts, weekends and evenings, as per the Collective Agreement and/or as required

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement:English oral, reading, writing
• Police Record Check:Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.; The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.
• Driver’s License Requirement:A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [e-mail].