Trades - Electrician

City of Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vancouver seeks an Electrician to perform a broad range of skilled shop and field duties at the journeyperson level. You will install, repair and maintain facilities, street lighting and traffic signal systems, and may supervise more junior staff.

The role involves a shift-based schedule with evenings, weekends, and a paid shift differential. You must have Grade 12, an apprenticeship in Electrical Trades, and Red Seal or BC Trades Qualification.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 with a recognized electrical apprenticeship.
• Interprovincial Red Seal or BC Trades Qualification in Electrical Trades.
• Experience with traffic signals and street lighting is an asset.
• Experience in industrial, electrical or commercial work environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, installs and constructs electrical equipment including control systems and generators.
• Public buildings work: cabling, battery chargers, UPS, lighting and sound systems.
• Follows instructions precisely from sketches or blueprints.
• Keeps accurate maintenance records.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Electrical trades

Safety awareness

Reading wiring diagrams

SCADA knowledge

Team supervision

Heavy equipment operation

Education

Grade 12 + Apprenticeship

Red Seal / BC Trades Qualification

Traffic signals / street lighting experience

Tools

SCADA

Power distribution equipment

Generators

Job description

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose & Function

The Electrician will perform a variety of skilled shop and field duties at the journeyperson level entailing the installation, repair and maintenance of facilities, street lighting and traffic signal systems. The successful candidate will perform skilled electrical and related tasks in accordance with established trade practices and may supervise the work of subordinates performing less complex related tasks. Some phases of the duties may be more complex and difficult entailing the use of independent judgment in determining methods and procedures in solving unusual and complex problems related to re-lamping of street lighting fixtures; replacing street lighting poles and fixtures; installing, maintaining or upgrading traffic control signals; responding to traffic control signal malfunctions; responding to Motor Vehicle Accidents involving the City's electrical plant.

This is a shift position including evenings, weekends and weekdays with a paid shift differential. The successful candidate may be required to adjust shifts and change locations as operationally required and in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs electrical maintenance, installation and construction of a wide variety of equipment including industrial control systems, power distribution equipment, high voltage equipment and generators.
• Performs general commercial-level electrical maintenance and installation in City buildings, which may include telephone and data cabling, battery chargers, UPS's, small equipment repairs, lighting and sound systems.
• Ensures a high degree of accuracy in performing tasks according to instructions, and receives written and verbal assignments; which may be accompanied by sketches or blueprints.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance and ongoing tasks.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the Electrical Trades.
• Interprovincial certificate in Electrical Trades (Red Seal) or BC Trades Qualification in the Electrical Trade.
• Experience with traffic signal, street lighting, installation and maintenance, including experience in an industrial, electrical or commercial work environment is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment used supplemented by considerable experience in the electrical trade.
• Experience in working with sewer and water pump stations is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the hazards and proper safety aspects of the trade, and the ability to work on aerial lift trucks is required.
• Ability to handle the physical aspects of the position and work in inclement weather when necessary is of operational importance.
• Ability to operate hand tools, vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work alone with minimal supervision and in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams, and familiarity and knowledge of SCADA systems is considered an asset.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks as required.

Driver’s License And Record Checks

• A current and valid class 5 BC Driver’s License with or higher and a satisfactory Commercial driving record
• 5 years accumulation of no more than 9 points, not in excess of 3 points per single year
• 3 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year
• Employees who do not demonstrate a satisfactory driving record will have their application reviewed in more detail
• Candidates must attach the following to be considered:
  • Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
  • If you have less than five years driving experience in BC, out of province/country abstract and claims history for the past 5 years must be provided.
  • A current and valid Class 3 BC Drivers License with Airbrake endorsement is an asset.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services

Affiliation: IBEW-EOB

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: December, 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-93: $53.75 per hour

Number of Positions: 3

Application Close: November 10, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). More about unceded traditional territories