Trades 2 - Electrician

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burnaby is seeking a skilled Trades 2 – Electrician to perform a variety of electrical maintenance, repair and installation tasks for the City. The role involves installing and programming traffic signal equipment, maintaining pumps and controls, and ensuring safety and compliance with the BC Electrical Code.

The successful candidate will have a Grade 12 education plus a recognized Trade Certificate of Qualification as Electrician and journeyperson experience, along with a Class 5 BC

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 with a recognized Electrician trade certificate.
• Journeyperson level experience preferred within a municipal setting.
• Must possess a Certificate of Qualification – Electrician and a Class 5 BC driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, repair and installation tasks for the City.
• Install, inspect, test and maintain traffic signal equipment and control systems.
• Maintain street and facility lighting and related electrical infrastructure.
• Liaise with City staff on methods and requirements for electrical installations; supervise staff as needed.

Skills

Journeyperson level

Traffic signal knowledge

Safety awareness

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Grade 12

Trade Certificate of Qualification – Electrician

Class 5 Driver’s License (BC)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Aerial bucket truck operation

Job description

Trades 2 - Electrician

Competition No: 2026-208

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $48.52/hour

Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Outside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 8/28/26

This is skilled technical work performing a variety of electrical maintenance, repair, and installation tasks for the City. A Trades 2 – Electrician installs, repairs, and programs traffic signal equipment such as controllers, vehicle detection and assessable pedestrian signals; and performs annual maintenance on traffic signal systems by testing the Malfunction Management Unit and updating software. Installs, inspects, tests and maintains electrical controls, alarms and motors for sewage and water pumps and related equipment; and maintains Variable Frequent Drive (VFD) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications to ensure system alerts are functioning. Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains lighting circuits for street lighting and facility lighting; performs a variety of construction wiring and related maintenance tasks at City facilities; liaises with City staff regarding methods and requirements for electrical installations. Installs fiber optical cables into aboveground and underground ducts for existing networks. May supervise technical staff engaged in less skilled tasks and performs related work as required.

Qualifications include Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by the completion of a recognized Trade Certificate of Qualification – Electrician plus considerable experience at the journeyperson level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment; statutes, bylaws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to traffic operations and the Canadian Electrical Code. Considerable knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Ability to install, operate, monitor, repair and maintain computerized traffic signal systems and other electrical equipment used by the City; ability to operate a truck, aerial bucket truck, a variety of small hand tools and electrical testing equipment. The ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with City staff and the general public; to assign and supervise the work of staff; to work in inclement weather. Skill in the use and care of all tools, materials, and equipment essential to the work. A Certificate of Qualification-Electrician and a Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia are required.

The successful candidate will be required to accept standby and call-out work assignments as required by the department.

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We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.