Electrician (Permanent)

ELECTRICIAN (Permanent) Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.” As an employer, we provide comprehensive growth, learning and engagement opportunities to our committed professionals across the district. We are currently looking for a full-time, permanent Electrician to join our Facilities Services department to perform electrical work at the journeyperson level across the district's 53 facilities. Major Duties And Responsibilities Installing, upgrading, repairing, and testing electrical components such as lights, circuit breakers, fans and motors, and systems such as power distribution, security, emergency lighting, direct digital control, and fibre optics to ensure safe efficient operation. Responding to electrical emergencies throughout the district facilities. Develops manual plans, sketches, and drawings for the purpose of job layouts, permit applications, and estimating time and materials required to complete the work. Provides technical advice and information to District staff as required. Operating a district vehicle and maintaining the vehicle's electrical equipment and materials inventory as necessary. Performs other job-related duties of comparable importance, difficulty and responsibility as required. Required Qualifications Grade 12 or equivalent plus a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Apprenticeship in Electrical or equivalent apprenticeship training and a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Electrical (T.Q.); Two (2) years' experience at a Journeyperson level in commercial or institutional service work, including maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial and industrial equipment. Thorough knowledge of current techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment applicable to the electrical trade. Ability to organize workload, work under periodic pressure and complete assignments with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills. Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License. Interested applicants MUST provide proof of TQ/Red Seal qualifications to be considered. This is a unionized position that offers a 40-hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $40.75 plus a liberal benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits. Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however ONLY those being considered for interviews will be contacted. For more information about Richmond School District 38, please visit or our website at .

Perform journeyperson-level electrical installation, repair, and testing of components and systems across 53 district facilities. Develop technical plans and sketches for job layouts and provide technical advice to district staff.

Requires a Grade 12 diploma, a BC or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification (TQ/Red Seal), and a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License. Candidates must have at least two years of journeyperson experience in commercial or institutional service work.

• Municipal Pension • Health Benefits • Vacation Benefits • Sick Benefits

• Electrical installationSouhaitée
• Communication SkillsSouhaitée

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

• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Repair
• Power Distribution
• Security Systems
• Emergency Lighting
• Direct Digital Control
• Fibre Optics
• Technical Drawing
• Job Layout Planning
• Commercial Maintenance
• Industrial Equipment Repair
• Communication Skills
• Workload Organization

• Trades
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Construction
• Engineering

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

17 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level