Electrician

City of CoquitlamTrades 2 - ElectricianRegular Full-Time About UsOne of BC?s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!About You / What We Are Looking ForWe are seeking an Electrician to join our team of professionals in our Community Services Department at the Facilities Division. Delivering professional and customer-focused services, our ideal candidate will provide their knowledge and skillset in support of our strategic and business plan priorities. As the City has over 120 facilities to maintain, a fast paced, challenging and positive environment will meet the successful incumbent. This is skilled work at the journeyman level involving the inspection, maintenance and repair of electrical systems in various municipal buildings. An incumbent carries out a variety of maintenance tasks, identifies malfunctions and repair requirements, troubleshoots equipment, performs repair work, and identifies the need for more extensive repairs. An incumbent also coordinates and monitors repairs performed by contractors and develops and coordinates preventive maintenance programs. Work is performed under general supervision. Major repairs and system changes are discussed with a superior who reviews work performance for quality and conformance with established standards.Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate will have their completion of Grade 10 and technical courses related to the work, and completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician, plus considerable related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Additionally, they will have their BC Certificate of Qualification (Electrician) and a Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia (with satisfactory driving record).Preferred Qualifications Red Seal certification as an Electrician will be considered an asset. Field Safety Representative (FSR) A or B will be considered an asset. What We Offer: This CUPE position has an hourly rate of $48.50. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills. You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.Accessibility / Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City?s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required. Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through our recruitment portal to stay up to date about opportunities within our team, or follow us on LinkedIn