Senior Electrician
Regional District of Nanaimo
Nanaimo
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLEThe Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full-time Senior Electrician with Wastewater Services, based at the French Creek Pollution Control Centre.
The Senior Electrician contributes to the effective operation of the Wastewater Services for the Regional District of Nanaimo, by ensuring the continued safe operation and maintenance of the instrumental equipment and electrical systems of the Wastewater Treatment plant processes and pump stations. This position supports the department by ensuring the facilities' instrumentation and electrical equipment are in good repair and functioning as required to enable department team members to meet service expectations, maintain permit compliance and reach departmental goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Electrical Trade Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal and a valid BC Class B Certification
Minimum of two years related electrical/electronic instrumentation and control experience (preferably in a municipal wastewater operations setting)
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.
A certificate in Process Instrumentation and Control and experience in conducting audits are considered assets.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent knowledge of provincial electrical regulations, local bylaws, rules and regulations governing electrical operating permits.
Excellent knowledge of Instrumentation/Electrical/SCADA in an industrial setting.
Working knowledge of PLC and HMI programming and applications such as RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View & Studio, RSLinx, and XLReporter.
POSITION DETAILS
This is a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) Union position. The rate of pay is $48.39 to $50.94. The position offers an attractive benefits package as provided within the collective agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401.
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Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. on February 24, 2026.
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