Industrial Electrician

Recruitment Details

Industrial Electrician

Department: Winnipeg Transit
Designated Work Location: 421 Osborne Street
Position Type: Temporary, May Become Permanent
Salary: $2,976.97 to $3,472.37 bi-weekly

Posting No: 127553
Closing Date: November 26, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Job Profile
The Industrial Electrician works under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Facilities Maintenance and is responsible for scheduling inspections of electrical systems and equipment in the Transit buildings and repairs to this equipment, the incorporation of approved modifications to the equipment, the installation of additional electrical services and the installation and maintenance of electrical systems, including Emergency Power Generators, Mini substations and UPS systems in Transit facilities and buildings, Transit shelters, and drivers comfort stations.

As the Industrial Electrician you will:

• Perform repairs to electrical systems in Transit buildings and facilities as generated by either scheduled inspection or by equipment or systems malfunction.
• Perform regular scheduled inspections on electrical systems and equipment in Transit buildings and facilities in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Incorporate approved modifications to electrical systems in Transit buildings and facilities.
• Install additional electrical services in Transit buildings and facilities.
• Test runs Emergency Power Generators.
• Performs maintenance, service and operation high voltage equipment and power distribution systems

Your education and qualifications include:

1. Must be a certified Construction Journeyperson Electrician valid in Manitoba or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

2. Must have a minimum of five years of recent related experience as a Journeyman Electrician, working with three-phase electrical circuits rated up to 600 V AC or DC in an industrial or commercial environment.

3. Must have the ability to work effectively with a minimum of direct supervision, prioritizing work efficiently and ensuring all work requirements are completed appropriately and deadlines are met

4. Must have demonstrated past work performance as it relates to this position.

5. Must have demonstrated ability to adhere to the requirements of the Respectful Workplace Standard.

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license, in good standing.
• Must possess a valid Electrical Contractors License “A”.

• Must have the ability to work outdoors in both summer and winter conditions, as well as indoors in an environment that may include dust, noise and diesel exhaust fumes.

How to Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

1. Current resume (Required).

*Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position. *Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.*

If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Hours of Work: 7am – 230pm Monday to Friday, or as operationally required

Employee Group: Amalgamated Transit Union

Position Reports To: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Applicants will be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, skill and ability as they relate to the position.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.