Posted 18 days ago
Electrician
@ Metro Vancouver
British Columbia
Overview
Metro Vancouver is hiring a full-time Electrician at the Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Vancouver. The role covers installation, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical systems, including low, medium and high voltage equipment, and assists with training apprentices. The posting states a wage of $48.87 per hour plus 6.25% deferred compensation.
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
- Plan own work and purchase materials
- Prepare sketches and update drawings and prints
- Assist with cost estimating, scheduling and progress reports
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and BC or Interprovincial journeyman Electrician certificate
- Valid BC driver's licence and health certificate for watershed entry
- Basic knowledge of motors, controls, pneumatics, electronics and draughting
- Experience with industrial electrical installation and maintenance
- Provide own hand tools
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BC or Interprovincial journeyman Electrician certificate, Health certificate for watershed entry |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Metro Vancouver
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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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- Reported office locations
- 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia, CA
- Other recorded names
- Metro Vancouver
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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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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Position Information
Department: Liquid Waste Services
Employee Group: GVRDEU
Location: Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant, West Vancouver
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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