Journey Level Electrician (Electrical) (Open to current City of Victoria employees only)
Journey Level Electrician (Electrical) (Open to current City of Victoria employees only)
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Journey Level Electrician (Electrical)
Competition Number: 25/124
Posting Scope: Internal (Open to current City of Victoria employees only)
Posted Date: June 24 2025
Closing Date: July 2 2025 4:30 PM PST
Department: Engineering & Public Works
Posting Type: Continuous (Regular Full-Time)
Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 40 hour work week)
Salary: $44.95 per hour
Job Code: 707
Employee Group: This is an IBEW position
Number of Vacancies: 2
Position Function: Perform duties working in the construction maintenance and repairs of all aspects of the City of Victorias electrical plant and facilities.
Principal Duties:
- Repairs all types of street lighting systems and equipment both overhead and underground
- Install maintain and repair all city-owned electrical equipment such as ornamental street lighting underground duct and cable structures inside and outside wiring transformer stations and outside sub-stations traffic signals motors and generators.
Other Duties:
- Operates aerial devises.
- Responds to emergency call-outs.
- Respond to enquiries and calls for service from City staff and outside agencies by providing field locate information.
- Participate in the design review and estimates of electrical systems as applied to work projects.
- Compile related work reports records and as-built drawings.
- Consult with and coordinate with other agencies such as BY Hydro consulting engineers technicians inspectors and general public.
- May be requested to substitute in more senior positions.
What manuals legislation documented procedures and policies control the performance of the above duties:
- Master Municipal Construction Document (MMCD)
- Canadian Electrical Code current edition and updates
- City of Victoria Electrical Bylaw
- City of Victoria Personnel Policy
- City of Victoria Standard Job Procedures
- City of Victoria Health and Safety Policy
- IBEW Local 230 Collective Agreement
Own Car Required: No
Normal Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday; 40 hours per week between 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (an 8-hour period within this range).
Qualifications Required for this position Basic Qualifications:
Education: High school graduation
Current and valid Interprovincial Red Seal Trades Qualification as an Electrician (4 years)
Current and valid Class 5 B.C Drivers License
Air Brake endorsement preferred
Skills: Organize and prioritize work
Understand and apply the techniques of electrical systems repair and service.
Use hand power measuring tools and diagnostic instruments of the trade.
Read and interpret engineering plans and drawings technical drawings manuals and related codes.
Maintain accurate records.
Deal effectively with staff the public and outside agencies.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Work and operate equipment safely.
Experience: 4 years of related journey level experience
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Independence:
Work is reviewed through on-site inspections and/or reports to supervisor/assistant supervisor.
Issues involving deviations from trade procedures are referred to supervisor
Expenditures are referred to supervisor/assistant supervisor
Essential Qualifications:
Lift and carry medium weight equipment.
Work in awkward positions bent over or with hands in the air. Short periods of intense concentration while diagnosing problems.
Work in an environment where protective measures must be taken to avoid exposure to asbestos.
Exposure to dust and fumes.
Work in close proximity to moving traffic.
Work outside in all weather conditions.
Ability to pass respirator fit testing
To apply for this opportunity youwill need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.
The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity diversity inclusion and accessibility into our programs policies spaces and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous racialized immigrants persons with disabilities 2SLGBTQIA or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.
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