ELECTRICIAN

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.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.