Electrician, Building Maintenance

Job Description:

Job posting closes: December 9th, 2025 at 05:00pm Yukon Standard Time

At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity, while advancing reconciliation and accessibility.

The City promotes work life balance for its employees and offers flexible work arrangements, such as work from home and compressed work weeks, subject to applicable administrative directives.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Electrician, Building Maintenance
Job Code:010 Department: Property Management
Job Summary:

The incumbent monitors, operates, tests, troubleshoots, maintains, services, repairs and installs a wide variety of electrical equipment, systems and controls in City facilities on a scheduled and emergency basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, operate, monitor, test, troubleshoot, modify, repair and maintain a wide variety of electrical equipment, and base building wiring, on a scheduled and emergency basis including, but are not limited to: building climate systems, lighting and power systems, emergency and life safety systems also communication systems.

• Maintain and ensure efficient and safe operation of a variety of building systems and controls.

• Update and maintain Computerized Maintenance Management System and provide input into safe work procedures.

• Provide assistance to both the Mechanical and Carpentry building maintenance crews.

• Maintain an inventory of supplies, order and purchase replacements in a timely fashion in accordance with City procurement processes

• Prepare written electrical assessment reports and maintain accurate records.

• Obtain cost estimates and make recommendation on most efficient option.

• Oversee capital, operating, maintenance and emergency projects including supervision of contractors, safety, etc.

• Maintain inventory of tools and ensure they are maintained in an acceptable state of repair and safe to operate.

• Act as Supervisor, Building Maintenance as assigned.

• Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.

• Other related duties.

This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Job Requirements:

Working Conditions:

Work either four 10-hour shifts per week or five 8-hour shifts per week, Monday to Friday. On-call evenings and weekends on a rotational basis is required. Exposure to disagreeable conditions such as temperature extremes, fumes, dust, noise, human waste, bodily fluids, hazardous chemicals, refrigerants, fats and oils. Required to work from ladders/lifts, roofs and in confined spaces.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Journey Electrician certification.
• 5th Class Power Engineer (207 hours).
• 3 years related experience & 6 months on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of National, Territorial and Municipal Building codes including fire alarms.
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical code.
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (14 hours), WHMIS & Transportation of Dangerous Goods (17.5), Hazard Assessment & Control (7 hours), Confined Space (14 hours), Fall Arrest (7 hours), Aerial Lift Training (16 hours), High Voltage Safety course (7 hours), Chlorine Handling (40 hours), Delta/ESC Controls training (40 hours), Johnson Controls (40 hours), and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (7 hours) - Totals 209.5 hours.
• Proven ability to concentrate, pay attention to detail, organize, priority set and be a team player.
• Ability to work with little supervision and function in a multidiscipline environment.
• Valid class 5 driver's license.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Accommodation Requests:

Shortlisted candidates who require accommodation or have accessibility needs during the selection process are encouraged to reach out to the Recruiter and make requests to ensure their full participation. The City of Whitehorse is committed to reviewing requests and making arrangements for reasonable accommodation and accessibility requests. You may email to name of recruiter and

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via Instructions on applications are provided at If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.

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