City of Toronto

ELECTRICIAN

City of Toronto • $95K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current Certificate of Qualification as an Electrician (Class 309A or equivalent) in Ontario.
  • Extensive experience with various electrical systems including installation and repair.
  • Valid Province of Ontario Class 'G' driver's license.
  • Thorough understanding of electrical theory and standards up to 600 volts.
  • Competence in reading technical plans and making sketches.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to lead and train other staff members.

Responsibilities

  • Perform installation and maintenance on interior and exterior wiring systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment including EV chargers.
  • Prepare technical plans, specifications, and maintain accurate records.
  • Oversee contractors and provide direction to staff to maintain standards.
  • Utilize, maintain, and ensure the operation of tools and equipment.
  • Travel to work locations and operate various vehicles and equipment.
  • Conduct skilled tasks beyond the scope of other licensed trades.

Benefits

  • Full-time permanent position with scheduled weekdays.
  • Work hours from Monday to Friday.
  • Opportunity to utilize and maintain diverse electrical equipment.
  • Potential for career advancement within a corporate real estate environment.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 61559
Job Category: Trades
Division & Section: Corporate Real Estate Management, FM Technical Centre of Excellence
Work Locations: Ellesmere Yard, 1050 Ellesmere
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent
Hourly Rate: $45.62 per hour
Hours & Shift Information: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Affiliation: L416 Outside
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 06-July-2026 to 17-July-2026

Major Responsibilities:
  • Performs skilled tasks in installation, maintenance, preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of interior and exterior wiring systems, transformers, switching equipment, relays, motors, lights, including repair work on EV chargers and other electrical and electronic systems and equipment for City facilities.
  • Lays out, assembles, installs, repairs, maintains, connects and tests electrical/electronic systems/equipment.
  • Prepares plans, sketches and specifications, and using a computer, maintains accurate records, requisitions materials, and completes written reports.
  • May oversee the work of contractors and provides work direction and training to other staff to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
  • Utilizes a variety of tools/equipment and is responsible for their maintenance
  • Performs a variety of skilled work not requiring the services of other licensed trades
  • Travels to various work locations and operate pickup, van, aerial tower and/or change to may include lifts, overhead hoisting devices


Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

  1. Must possess and be able to maintain a current Certificate of Qualification as an Electrician in accordance with the regulations enforced in the Province of Ontario. (Ont. Reg. 32, Class 309A (Electrical), or R.R.O 1970 as amended by 78-71).
  2. Considerable experience in a wide range of electrical systems including maintenance, preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of interior and exterior wiring systems, transformers, switching equipment, relays, motors, lights and other electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
  3. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class "G" and must qualify for the City's equipment operating permits and requirements.


You must also have:
  • Extensive knowledge of the theory and practice of electricity and good working knowledge up to 600volt equipment and circuits, including polyphase circuits.
  • Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, building and electrical codes, and all regulations that apply to this work.
  • Ability to read plans and make sketches.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex systems.
  • Ability to provide work direction and training to others.
  • Must have computer skills or agree to be trained and be able to apply the needed skills.
  • With the appropriate safety precautions, must be able to tolerate heights, dust, noisy and odorous conditions and be able to work in all weather conditions.
  • Must be able to work in confined space and have knowledge of applicable regulations.


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