Trades 2 - Electrician

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

Job summary

A municipal government in Metro Vancouver is seeking a skilled Electrician for regular full-time work. This role involves performing a variety of electrical maintenance and repair tasks at City facilities, maintaining safety in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code. Candidates must have a Trade Certificate and significant experience as a journeyperson. This position offers a salary of $45.29/hour with a structured schedule of 80 hours bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by a recognized Trade Certificate of Qualification – Electrician.
• Considerable experience at the journeyperson level.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable statutes, bylaws, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, repair, and installation tasks.
• Supervise the work of staff on less skilled tasks.
• Exercise independent judgment in technical work problems.

Skills

Ability to perform skilled electrical tasks

Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code

Supervisory skills

Education

Trade Certificate of Qualification – Electrician

Grade 12

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hand tools

Truck and lifts (scissor, boom, bucket)

Job description

Trades 2 - Electrician

Competition No: 2025-223

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $45.29/hour (2024 Rates)

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: 8/11/25

This is skilled technical work at the journeyperson level performing a variety of electrical maintenance, repair, and installation tasks for the City. An employee of this class performs a variety of repairs, wiring and related maintenance tasks at City facilities related to electrical systems, alarms, lighting, heating, fans, pumps and emergency power systems; installs aboveground and underground duct work and cabling; and may supervise the work of one or more subordinates engaged in less skilled tasks. Considerable independent judgement is exercised in dealing with technical work problems involving the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems. Assignments are outlined in general terms by a supervisor who checks the work during progress and upon completion and the attainment of desired results. 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 the statutes, bylaws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to civic facilities operations and the Canadian Electrical Code. Ability to perform a variety of skilled electrical tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to operate a truck, lifts (such as scissor, boom, bucket truck), a variety of small hand tools and electrical testing equipment. Ability to assign and supervise the work of staff. A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia and Certificate of Qualification-Electrician are required.

Please apply online by August 20, 2025.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within onehour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted

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