Electrician

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Careers - WCB Alberta

Job Title:

Electrician

Job Type:

Permanent / Full time

Job Location:

Edmonton, Alberta

Electrician

Corporate Services

Edmonton, Alberta

Permanent, Full-Time

People are at the heart of everything we do.

If you value service, care, excellence, and fairness, you'll fit right in. You'll play an important role in making a difference that creates a safer, healthier and stronger Alberta by putting people first. We work together every day to help minimize the impact of workplace injuries and illnesses on Alberta workers and employers.

As the independent operator and administrator of the province's Workers' Compensation Act, WCB-Alberta provides protection for over two million workers and nearly 200,000 Alberta employers. Our employees are inspired to make a positive impact on the lives of injured workers and businesses throughout the province.

How you'll make a difference:

As a member of our maintenance team, you would play a key role in ensuring the reliability and safety of our facilities by carrying out preventative maintenance and performing minor renovations, repairs, replacements, and upgrades to building electrical systems.

Your responsibilities:

• Effectively operates, maintains and repairs base building mechanical and electrical systems and equipment to ensure a safe, healthy, and comfortable work environment that supports the delivery of WCB programs and services.
• Performs comprehensive preventative maintenance to prevent premature equipment failure, avoid costly repairs, and minimize disruptions to essential building services and staff productivity.
• Coordinates and oversees mechanical and electrical contractors performing building repairs and upgrades, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with WCB standards.
• Monitors contractor performance during renovations and reconfigurations.
• Commissions and troubleshoots systems to identify and resolve potential warranty issues.
• Operates, maintains and repairs sensitive systems – including the Data Centre UPS, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and emergency generators – while providing technical guidance on code requirements, best practices and proper procedures.

Your experience and skills:

• Alberta Journeyman Electrician Certificate is required.
• Minimum of five years' experience in building operations, including building automation systems and maintenance of high-rise office towers.
• Hands-on experience with UPS systems and data centre environmental controls.
• Strong knowledge of Building and Fire Codes, as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental requirements for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrated project management and contract administration skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently and effectively is crucial to the success of the team.
• Participation in a rotating on-call schedule outside of regular business hours (approximately six times per year) to address maintenance issues.
• Valid Alberta driver's license.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and flexible work schedules that foster a healthy work-life balance. Take the next great step in your career and help us change lives. For more information, please see our

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Salary: $59,648 to $93,180 per annum (Salary Grade 8 with a market supplement)

This position requires you to work in-person from our Edmonton downtown office. Final candidates are required to undergo a security clearance as a condition of employment.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.

Closing Date: December 12, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.