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Electrician

@ Metro Vancouver

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British Columbia

$48.87/hrFull-time
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Overview

Metro Vancouver is hiring a full-time journeyman Electrician at the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Richmond. The role covers installing, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems, including high and low voltage equipment, and training apprentices. Pay is $48.87 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked.

Pay:

$48.87 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Install, test, troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems and equipment
  • Fabricate and wire control systems, motors, lighting and power equipment
  • Prepare sketches and update drawings and prints
  • Assist with cost estimating and scheduling
  • Train apprentices

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 education
  • BC or Interprovincial journeyman Electrician certificate
  • Valid BC driver's licence
  • Watershed entry health certificate
  • Knowledge of motors, controls, pneumatics and electronics
  • Provide own hand tools

Tools & skills

Hand toolsElectrical test equipment
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-29
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsBC Journeyman Electrician Certificate, Interprovincial Trade Qualification Certificate, Watershed entry health certificate
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off

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Delivering services and solutions for a livable region.

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Metro Vancouver is a federation of 21 municipalities, one electoral area and one treaty First Nation that collaboratively plans for and delivers regional-scale services. Its core services are drinking water, wastewater treatment and solid waste management. Metro Vancouver also regulates air quality, plans for urban growth, manages a regional parks system and provides affordable housing. The regional district is governed by a Board of Directors of elected officials from each local authority. Vancouver you’ll find a diverse and forward thinking workplace. Here, you will join a team of passionate individuals working together to meet the challenges of the region. You’ll collaborate with colleagues, continually grow your skills, and enjoy the region you’re helping to shape.

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  • 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia, CA
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Metro Vancouver is a federation of 21 municipalities, one electoral area and one treaty First Nation that collaboratively plans for and delivers regional-scale services. Its core services are drinking water, wastewater treatment and solid waste management. Metro Vancouver also regulates air quality, plans for urban growth, manages a regional parks system and provides affordable housing. The regional district is…

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IndustryGovernment Administration
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersBurnaby, British Columbia
Organization typeGovernment Agency
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Job description

Position Information

Department: Liquid Waste Services
Employee Group: GVRDEU
Location: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, Richmond
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $48.87 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation (2024 wage rates)
This role receives an additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked. The additional 6.25% can be taken as compensation or time off.

Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking an Electrician who will perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and installations to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our wastewater treatment facilities.

You are: a candidate that is self-motivated, professional in both teamwork and attitude, capable of working independently, safety-minded and experienced with industrial electrical installation and maintenance.

This role: (The duties described hereunder are intended to be representative of the position and are not to be considered as all inclusive.)

  • Install, test, trouble shoot and maintain electrical systems and equipment throughout GVRD facilities, ie: fabrication, wiring and installation of control systems, solid state, motors, lighting, low, medium and high voltage power equipment, etc.
  • Plans own work approach, searches for and purchases most materials.
  • Prepares sketches and updates drawings and prints.
  • Assists superior with cost estimating and scheduling work.
  • Submits work progress reports.
  • Assists in the training of apprentices.

To be successful, you have:

  • Grade 12, plus BC (or Interprovincial) Trade Qualification Certificate as a ,journeyman Electrician.
  • Valid BC drivers licence and health certificate for watershed entry.
  • Basic knowledge of motors, controls, pneumatics, electronics, solid state (hydraulics) controls, computer
    interface, draughting.
  • Provide own hand tools.

Our Vision

Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.

Metro Vancouver employees proudly serve the region and demonstrate the behaviours and attributes of six leadership competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Building and Nurturing Relationships, Communication, Continuous Learning, and Strategic Thinking and Action.

At Metro Vancouver, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is reflective of the region we serve. If an accommodation is required during the recruitment and selection process, please contact [email protected] for support. Learn more about our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.

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