Electrician - Competition Number: 2026/27-009-700829P

About NLHC

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province-wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well-being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much-needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website www.nlhc.nl.ca.

About the Department/Region

Context: The Eastern Region maintains and supports approximately 3,500 NL Housing rental properties on the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas through offices in St. John's (Avalon) and Marystown. The region provides a wide range of services, including receiving and processing rental applications; administering rental accounts and lease compliance provisions; providing various client services and tenant relations including eviction prevention, and monitoring, facilitating and administering property maintenance. A variety of programs designed to support low to moderate income households and homeowners are also delivered. Regional staff members are involved in the delivery of the Provincial Home Repair, Home Modification, Home Energy Savings, Partner Managed Housing, and Rent Supplement Programs.

Position Details

Competition Number:2026/27-009-700829P

Employment Type: 1 Permanent

Department/Region: Eastern Region

Location: Avalon Regional Maintenance, St. John's

Posting Status: Internal/External

Closing Date: May 11th

Salary Scale: $57,428 to $63,793 per annum (CG-29, $27.61 to $30.67 per hour), 40-hour work week

Duties:

This position is accountable for the maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment, as well as performing major electrical upgrades. The work encompasses the repair and/or replacement of wall outlets, light fixtures, lighting controls, smoke detectors, electrical motors, generators, and appliances. Major upgrades include replacing service entrances, panel boxes, and conversion of units to electric heat. The successful applicant will record material usage, maintain labour records, and requisition supplies. Other related work, including general housing maintenance and basic carpentry, may be required. The successful applicant will be required to draw electrical permits and may be required to mentor an apprentice

Screening Criteria

Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification in the Construction Electrician Trade

Two years of post-Journeyperson experience in residential electrical construction, major upgrade, and repair work

Appliance repair experience (asset)

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of the electrical trade including the use and care of tools.

Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation

Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code

Knowledge of business application software (Excel, Word), financial and work order systems

Ability to estimate and order materials, supplies, and labour

Ability to effectively exchange information

Ability to work independently and manage time and tasks efficiently

Client Service Orientation

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer:

Proof of Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification (Electrical)

Proof of a valid class 5 driver's license.

An acceptable driver's abstract

An acceptable Certificate of Conduct

Proof of eligibility for Electrical Contractor's License from the City of St. John's

Proof of eligibility for Electrical Contractor's License from the Digital Government and Service NL

Proof of Corporate Insurability

Conditions of Acceptance:

Willing to accept day travel (significant)

Willing to accept overnight travel to remote areas (periodic)

Willing to accept on-call rotation

Applicant Information

This is a CUPE Local 1860 bargaining unit position and as per the Collective Agreement, applicants internal to the bargaining unit will be processed prior to other candidates.

Newfoundland Labrador Housing values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected] or by calling (709) 724-3002.

Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Applications should be received prior to midnight Newfoundland Standard time on the closing day.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required screening criteria will be screened out.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application includes accurate and current contact information, including phone number, mailing and e-mail addresses.

All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.

This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.

Please note that applications will not be accepted in-person, by fax, email or mail at this time.