Job Description

Position Details

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Posting Information

Posting Number

CK53858P

Position Title

Instrumentation/Electrical Technician

No. of Staff Required

1

Position Type

FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

N/A

Position Groups

CUPE Civic

Division

Infrastructure (DV220)

Department

Water Operations (DP196)

Department Name

Branch

Water Supply and Pump Stations (BR198)


Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

Bring your electrical and instrumentation knowledge and experience to our Water team. Working in an industrial electrical environment, you will install, calibrate, maintain and repair electrical and instrumentation components, configure programmable logic computers, wireless communication networks and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation problems in City Water Treatment & Supply facilities.



To be successful, candidates will require an Electrical Trade Ticket, along with a Highschool Diploma and a Class 5 Driver's License. Preference may be given to those that hold or can obtain an FSR designation and/or hold a Diploma in Instrumentation Technology. Please note that the successful candidate must be able to travel to the designated work location within 20-minutes due to emergency on-call requirements.



There is a career development plan in place for the Red Seal Instrumentation ticket with an opportunity to earn up to an additional $3 per hour upon completion.

Duties - Union

Performs repairs, calibration, installations, testing and preventative maintenance on a variety of City electrical distribution and control systems, as well as components in the water, sewer and wastewater network and treatment facilities. Installs and troubleshoots control systems, data gathering systems and programmable logic controllers. Designs and modifies technical as-built drawings for new or existing electrical and instrumentation systems. Develops and implements Instrumentation/Electrical maintenance programs. Maintains and updates electrical and control records. Provides technical guidance, instruction and direction to operators and other facility staff; develops standard operating procedures for electrical and instrumentation equipment. Operates various equipment related to the work, including computers and a variety of gauges, hand tools and power tools.

Results and Activities - Non union

Credentials - Union

Trade Ticket - Electrician Experience BC Class 5 Driver's License

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Competencies

Problem-solving Flexibility Attention to Detail Computer Expertise



Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on October 15, 2025.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents".



Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver's Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver's Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver's Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating "Driver's Abstract is on order" or "Do not possess a Driver's Licence".



Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.



Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Additional Hiring Information

Pay Rate

$45.69 per hour

Posting Date

10/08/2025

Closing Date

10/21/2025

Days of Work

Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day

8

Hours of Work

7:00am to 3:30pm

Work Location

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Specify Work Location

Water Supply & Pumpstations Department

Documents Needed to Apply

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Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

Other Document 1

Other Document 2

Other Document 3

* Other Document 4