Trades 2 - Electrician

This is skilled technical work performing a variety of electrical maintenance, repair, and installation tasks for the City. A Trades 2 – Electrician installs, repairs, and programs traffic signal equipment such as controllers, vehicle detection and assessable pedestrian signals; and performs annual maintenance on traffic signal systems by testing the Malfunction Management Unit and updating software. Installs, inspects, tests and maintains electrical controls, alarms and motors for sewage and water pumps and related equipment; and maintains Variable Frequent Drive (VFD) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications to ensure system alerts are functioning. Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains lighting circuits for street lighting and facility lighting; performs a variety of construction wiring and related maintenance tasks at City facilities; liaises with City staff regarding methods and requirements for electrical installations. Installs fiber optical cables into aboveground and underground ducts for existing networks. May supervise technical staff engaged in less skilled tasks and performs related work as required.

Qualifications include Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by the completion of a recognized Trade Certificate of Qualification – Electrician plus considerable experience at the journeyperson level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment; statutes, bylaws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to traffic operations and the Canadian Electrical Code. Considerable knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Ability to install, operate, monitor, repair and maintain computerized traffic signal systems and other electrical equipment used by the City; ability to operate a truck, aerial bucket truck, a variety of small hand tools and electrical testing equipment. The ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with City staff and the general public; to assign and supervise the work of staff; to work in inclement weather. Skill in the use and care of all tools, materials, and equipment essential to the work. A Certificate of Qualification-Electrician and a Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia are required.

The successful candidate will be required to accept standby and call-out work assignments as required by the department.

Please apply online by September 8, 2026. 

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.