LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
Facilities - Job # P1338
CLOSING DATE: JUNE 19, 2025

JOB SUMMARY:

This position reports to the Trades Supervisor under the direction of the Facilities Director.

This position is responsible for work in the field and workshop in connection with the construction, installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of municipal electrical equipment.

TO APPLY:

The City of Moncton is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must submit their application through an online system that can be found at www.moncton.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for interviews will be contacted.

For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 506-877-7707 or visit www.moncton.ca/careers for information on the hiring and application process at the City of Moncton.

WORKING AT THE CITY OF MONCTON:

Moncton is a vibrant and culturally rich community. It is the first officially bilingual city in Canada, as well as one of the best places in Canada to do business. Moncton is also known as the economic, sports, tourism and entertainment hub of Atlantic Canada. City of Moncton employees strive to maintain the city's reputation as one of the best places in Canada to live, study, work and play. The work for this opportunity is covered under the Canadian Union of Public Employees Collective Agreement.

CUPE Collective Agreement

EDUCATION:

• Must have grade 12 or equivalent.
• Must have a Certificate of Qualification in Electrical Construction and must hold an interprovincial Red Seal and/or Industrial Construction with the Province of New Brunswick. The ability to obtain an Electrical Contractor license is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years electrical experience in commercial buildings and/or three (3) years electrical experience in commercial buildings.
• Shall have experience on preventative maintenance and operation procedures, including maintenance and construction methods.

LANGUAGE:

• English is essential

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and NB regulations, as well the Electrical Installation and Inspection Act.
• Must have the knowledge and ability to read blueprints and drawings, complete job reports and prepare written job estimates for various projects.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to fill out reports.
• Ability to work with mobile technology.
• Must have general computer skills in MS Office programs as well as any other Applications and software related to the work.
• The incumbent must have above-average initiative, judgment and ability to solve problems and perform the duties as outlined.
• Must be able to competently use test instruments to diagnose problems, work from blueprints, manuals, drawings, and specifications to locate, diagnose, modify and repair electrical systems.

OTHER:

• Must have and maintain Class 5 Driver's License.

CONTACT:

• Work requires contact with the public, consultants, contractors, suppliers, employees, provincial, building and electrical inspectors and NB Power representatives. This requires a co-operative, positive attitude, in order to, discuss issues, set priorities and solve technical problems.
• Will oversee electrical repair, replacement or new installation and work in conjunction with contractors.

SUPERVISION:

• The work will require supervision of work crews, providing advice and guidance to workers and reporting job progress and details.

CONDITIONS OF WORK:

• This work requires a high level of attention.
• Work may include preparing as-built sketches, cost estimates and review of consultant/contractor drawings for input on projects.
• Will oversee electrical repair, replacement or new installation and work in conjunction with contractors.
• There are periods of considerable physical effort in a good working environment with occasional exposure to disagreeable conditions. The person in this position shall be able to perform prolonged physical exertion including standing, lifting over 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in awkward positions and tight areas. Occasionally the work involves climbing at high heights in the performance of electrical work (including operation and working from a bucket truck).
• Electricians need the ability to deal effectively with multiple demands and conflicting priorities; working safely and an ability to prioritize work is a necessity for this position.
• Flexible to work extended shift hours, weekends or modified work hours when business requires.
• Hours of work as outlined in the Collective Agreement between the City of Moncton and C.U.P.E. Local 51 and will include weekend and evenings as required.