Instrumentation/Electrical Technician

Position Details

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

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1

• Other Document 2

• Other Document 3

• Other Document 4