Electrician

Résumé du poste

The Electrician performs skilled maintenance, installation, and repair of municipal electrical systems and equipment. They are responsible for troubleshooting complex issues, interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring all work complies with safety regulations and electrical codes.

Détails du poste

​Requisition ID: 4565Affiliation: CUPE MunicipalPosition Type: Permanent Full TimeNumber of Openings: 1Bi-weekly Working Hours: 80 hours bi-weeklyShift/Work Schedule: 4 X 10 Department/ Branch: Environmental Services, MaintenanceJob Location: Fort McMurray Pay Level: PL11Market Rate*: $ 63.83COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480 Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 11/09/2026Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 27/09/2026Posting Type: Internal and External * This position's pay rate has been adjusted to reflect current market conditions. The non-market, evaluated permanent rate of pay for this position is 58.52. We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Step into a career that’s grounded in action and driven by purpose. At the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, our Environmental Services team is at the heart of sustainability and safety. Whether you're operating advanced water treatment systems or managing solid waste and underground infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves for a career that combines purpose, precision, and progress, we’d love to hear from you. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision, the Electrician performs skilled journeyperson level work. The work involves preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, modifications, and installing/dismantling of systems and projects, as well as troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing municipal equipment. The incumbent will be responsible for inspecting the work of contractors, demonstrating sound judgement, and working toward reducing errors to prevent unsafe and deteriorated equipment, health and safety risks to the public, and liabilities to the municipality. This position is required to exercise a considerable degree of independent judgement, although the work is subject to inspection RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform corrective and preventative maintenance, repairs, alterations, and installations of various electrical systems, components, and equipment. Respond to, troubleshoot, and find solutions for complex and unique issues with various types of equipment and systems relating to the trade. Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings, and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts. Install conduits, cables, other types of electrical conductor enclosures, and fittings and pull wire through conduits. Install cabling, distribution, and control equipment such as PLC’s, VFD’s, MCC’s, SCADA Network, switches, relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures. Install data cabling. Splice, join, and connect wire to form circuits and test circuits to ensure integrity and safety. Set up electrical requirements for special events, ensuring public safety, as required. Operate various equipment related to the trade. Participate in development of trade related preventative maintenance tasks and procedures. Participate actively as a team member and support various health and safety, energy conservation, and operational cost effectiveness initiatives. Provide input into technical data, specifications, and cost estimates. Strictly comply with various quality, electrical codes, related regulations, and standards. Complete field level hazard assessments (FLHAs) and incident reports as necessary. Identify and purchase parts and supplies using department policies for guidance. Maintain various manuals, blueprints, and facility/field logbooks as required. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports and provide written notes and feedback on work orders or other forms of communication. Respond to call outs and emergencies as required. Provide guidance, instruction, and direction to assigned helpers or apprentices as required. Complete training and participate in the RMWB training program as required by operations. Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the electrical trade, specifically to commercial/industrial maintenance industry. Extensive knowledge about, and experience working within, the Canadian Electrical Code, and all other applicable rules and codes governing installations. Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade and the ability to implement safe work practices, including, but not limited to, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Basic computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and various programs/systems common in the trade are required. Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, read and interpret blueprints, manuals, plans, and specifications. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and productive work relationships. Ability to set priorities and respond to emergency situations. High attention to detail and accuracy. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Proficient math, numeracy, and reading skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required. Certified Journeyperson in the trade of Electrician. Three (3) years of electrical journeyperson experience in commercial/industrial operations are required. Dual tickets are considered an asset. Industrial training in Confined Space, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Safe Work Permitting & H2S awareness are considered assets. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Submission of a Criminal Record Check. The ability to acquire and maintain a RCMP enhanced reliability clearance is required. A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s License is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis. Must be willing to work outside in all conditions. Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions. Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis. Working from a variety of locations within the municipality, the incumbent may be required to travel and stay for several days (including overnight) in remote locations. Work may be completed in cramped, restricted, and confined spaces, as well as from ladders, scaffolds, and aerial work platforms. SAFETY: As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, and complying with all policies, practices, and procedures. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor. As a leader, the incumbent is responsible for taking all necessary precautions to protect the health and safety of every worker under their direction, including advising every worker of the applicable hazards and control measures, and ensuring every worker under their direction properly utilizes all applicable control measures including required personal protective equipment. To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.caCurrent employees must apply through the internal careers site. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individualsselected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.

Ce que vous ferez

The Electrician performs skilled maintenance, installation, and repair of municipal electrical systems and equipment. They are responsible for troubleshooting complex issues, interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring all work complies with safety regulations and electrical codes.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED and be a Certified Journeyperson Electrician with at least three years of commercial or industrial experience. A valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to obtain an RCMP enhanced reliability clearance are also required.

Compétences indiquées

• Technical Documentation · Souhaitée
• Troubleshooting · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Electrical maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Blueprint reading
• PLC
• VFD
• MCC
• SCADA
• Circuit testing
• Conduit installation
• Hazard assessment
• Electrical code compliance
• Preventative maintenance
• Industrial equipment repair
• Safety protocols
• Technical documentation
• Wire And Cable Pulling
• Circuit Testing
• Industrial Repair And Maintenance
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Electrical Trades
• Microsoft Excel
• Architectural Drawing
• Blueprinting
• Electrical Wiring
• Circuit Breakers
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Relays
• Corrective Maintenance
• Data Cabling
• Electrical Codes
• Electrical Systems
• Energy Conservation
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Incident Reporting
• Preventive Maintenance
• Mathematics
• Microsoft Outlook
• Numeracy
• Operations
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Water Treatment
• Writing
• Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training
• Network Switches
• Advising
• Detail Oriented

Domaines d’emploi

• Trades
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Government & Public Sector
• Energy
• Electrician
• Building and Related Electricians
• Electricians