Electrical Technician I

3 weeks ago

Vancouver BC, Canada City of Vancouver Full time

Electrical Technician I
Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.


The Electrical Technician I will perform detailed technical work including designing, estimating, inspecting, providing technical reviews, ordering materials, developing project scope and coordinating projects related to City's electrical and communication infrastructure and within responsibilities of Traffic, Electrical Operations and Design – Electrical Design department.


The regular work hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate may be required to adjust shifts and change locations as per operational needs.



Conduct site surveys, inspections or technical investigations to collect data for engineering projects.
Liaison with internal and external customers, other City divisions/departments, electricians, superintendents, civil crews, project coordinators/managers, consultants, various Business Improvement Associations and general public.
Provide estimates for construction (labor and material) using in-house software.
Perform development reviews (for off-site scope) and utilities reviews
Perform night inspections and attend public meetings as required.
Provide support for Organizational Quality Management (OQM) program compliance activities such as document control, quality control, process improvement and field reviews.
Perform other administrative and technical functions in support of engineering activities as required.
Completion of the twelfth school grade supplemented by either completion of electrical apprenticeship or recognized electrical technician courses/program.
Considerable experience as an electrical designer or electrical technologist, electrician or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience in street lighting design and traffic signal design will be considered an asset.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, AGI32, Word, Excel and ETAP is considered an asset.
Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), City of Vancouver Design Guidelines and Construction Standards, Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD), the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) specifications and the Uniform Traffic Control Device (UTCD) standards, and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) of North America standards and lighting simulation.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and theory of electricity and electronics and their practical applications.
Ability to estimate labour/material costs for complex projects.
Ability to prepare, read, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Ability to direct and supervise the work of subordinates engaged in technical field and office duties.
Driver’s License and Record Checks:
~ A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record
~ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) for the past 3years(no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
Insurance & Claims History for the past 3years(no more than 14 days prior to this posting)

~ If you have less than three years driving experience in BC, out of province/country abstract and claims history for the past 3 years must be provided

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)



Employment Type: Temporary Full Time



At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all gendersand persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Learn more aboutour commitment to diversity and inclusion .

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