Industrial Electrician jobs in Canada

Halifax Water is hiring for the job of Industrial Electrician in the Corporate Services Department. Industrial Electrician is responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, instrumentation, and control system equipment, in water and wastewater treatment facilities, wastewater pumping stations, valve chambers, water booster stations, CSO chambers, reservoirs, and all other facilities operated by Halifax Water.

Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit their up to date resume and cover letter quoting Competition #HW25-84E by 12:00 pm on May 22, 2025.

• Education:
  • Grade twelve or the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) equivalent.
  • Must be a licensed Industrial Electrician with a certificate of qualification in an Industrial Electrician trade issued under the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act.
• Experience:
  • One year of experience as a journeyman industrial or construction electrician in an industrial setting.
  • Troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial power systems.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
  • A current certificate of qualification as an Industrial or Construction Electrician issued under the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act. Equivalency may be considered.
  • Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver's License.
  • Must be willing to undertake and maintain the following safety training:
    • First Aid
    • Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Formerly WHMIS)
    • Additional safety training as identified based on legislative and operational requirements

• Maintain strong knowledge and understanding of arc flash and electrical safety. Complete electrical equipment lockout tagout for personal and group work activities. Verify energy isolation of electrical systems for personal and others' safety.
• Perform general care, maintenance, and safe operation of assigned equipment, vehicle, PPE, and tools.
• Utilize work management software for daily task tracking, scheduling, and time allocation. Complete tasks as assigned and maintain documentation for work history.
• Read, interpret, and red line electrical drawings.
• Utilize and follow Canadian Electrical Code, NSPI Bulletins, and best practices.
• Assist in the installation, start-up, and commissioning of new facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical malfunctions and failures. Provide and implement remediation measures.
• Recommend preventative electrical measures, as needed, for future planning, scheduling, and budgeting. Identify electrical equipment at high risk of failure and notify Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor.
• Provide short-term and long-term electrical solutions to maintain function of operational infrastructure.
• Work on electrical systems that operate at low and high voltages, up to and including 4160V.
• Perform installations, inspections, sequence of operations, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of all electrical and control systems infrastructure operated by Halifax Water. Electrical equipment including but not limited to, conductors, cables, conduits, control panels, motor control centers, motor control equipment, electric motors, over current devices, power distribution, service entrances, backup generators, transfer switches, transformers, grounding systems, analog and discrete instrumentation, control devices, facility lighting/heating/ventilation/cooling systems, and misc. electrical equipment.
• Responsible for performing rotational standby duty, including after-hours work, unplanned and emergency responses, as per operational requirements.
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.