Posted 2 months ago
Trades 2 - Electrician
@ City of Richmond
British Columbia
Overview
City of Richmond is hiring a journeyman electrician for electrical maintenance, repair, alteration and installation work across the City. The role involves streetlight, pump station, generator and building electrical work, with considerable independent judgement and possible supervision of subordinates. Requires a Red Seal or B.C. Trade electrician certification, a Class 5 licence, and a Police Information Check.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule repair and installation jobs
- Install, maintain and upgrade streetlights
- Maintain and repair building generators and backup systems
- Install, maintain and upgrade pump station systems
- Maintain and renovate building electrical systems
Requirements summary:
- Journeyman electrician with minimum 2 years experience
- Completed recognized apprenticeship and Grade 12
- Valid B.C. Trade or Red Seal certification
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Clear a Police Information Check
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, B.C. Trade Electrician Certification, Class 5 Driver's Licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
City of Richmond
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
Overview
This is work at the journeyman level involving electrical maintenance, repair, alteration and installation tasks throughout the City. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgement and action in completing most assignments and may supervise the work of one or more subordinates, as required. Oral and written assignments which may be accompanied by sketches, blueprints or diagrams are received from a superior who reviews work in terms of conformance with required standards and objectives.
Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Scheduling repair and installation jobs.
Streetlight installation, maintenance and upgrade.
Maintenance and repair of building generators and backup systems.
Installation, maintenance and upgrade of pump station systems.
Maintenance and renovation of electrical systems in buildings and facilities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City staff, contractors and members of the public.
- Thorough knowledge of the standard methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in electrical maintenance and construction work.
- Considerable knowledge of the hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in such electrical work.
- Considerable knowledge of the applicable bylaws and rules and regulations governing the electrical work performed.
- Ability to perform a variety of skilled electrical tasks with minimal supervision including: troubleshooting, electrical control equipment, motor control centers, street, park and building lighting.
- Ability to supervise one or more unskilled or semi-skilled subordinates, as required.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and work from sketches, blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
- Ability to maintain records, estimate materials required and requisition parts and materials, as required.
- Knowledge in the workings of PLCs and VFDs.
- Skill in the use and care of tools, materials and equipment used in electrical work.
- Ability to successfully clear a Police Information Check.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by technical courses related to the work plus completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the trade.
- Minimum 2 years related experience as a journeyman electrician; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Licences, Certificates and Registrations:
- Valid B.C. Trade or Inter-provincial Red Seal Certification (Electrician).
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.
Working Conditions:
Combination of routine light and heavy physical effort required. Frequent visual effort, manual dexterity and mental concentration required. Frequent exposure to live electrical wiring.
This position will remain open until filled.
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