City of Stratford

Facility Electrician 

Internal / External Posting

Job Posting#:  721F-2025-01

Status: Permanent Full-time

Union/Non-union: CUPE 1385

Date Posted: May 12, 2025

Hourly Wage: $42.45 - $45.16 

Closing Deadline: May 26, 2025

Department/Division: Community Services - Facilities Division

Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

Duties: 

This position reports to the Supervisor of Facility Maintenance. The Facility Electrician is responsible for repairs, preventative maintenance, and restoration work related to electrical systems, devices, and fixtures.  Troubleshoots and assesses equipment and facility material needs.  Determines and procures parts and materials needed directly from vendors in accordance with City purchasing by-laws and procedures.

Work Performed:

·       Performs electrical work on building operating systems, including equipment, devices, fixtures, including electrical issues related to heating and ventilation.

·       Repairs and replaces electrical system components and fixtures; installs new systems in facilities or adds onto existing systems in accordance with Ontario Fire, Electrical, and Building codes.

·       Provides relative trade expertise; offers remedies and/or alternatives based on experience, trade practices, with energy conservation a top priority, in accordance with Ontario Fire, Electrical, and Building codes.

·       Cooperates with the building clients and staff in other City facilities to perform and accomplish repair duties, scheduling work to minimize impact on activities or programs while maintaining a high level of public safety.  Liaise with clients in the facilities and works in an organized, safe manner keeping the occupants and the public in mind always.

·       Organizes and sets up work site; schedules the use of special equipment and material needed such as aerial lift devices; and organizes site clean-up.

·       Reports any conditions to the Supervisor which should be investigated or corrected because of work carried out or observations made; prepares reports as required; tracks expenses to associated work orders and completes paperwork.

·       Participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program which includes all systems, fixtures, disconnection switches, circuit breakers, panel boards, transformers, motors, motor control centers, wiring, low voltage controls, sump pump systems, electric hot water heating systems, swimming pool power and pumps, irrigation systems and pumps.

·       Ensures all City equipment, resources, vehicles, cell phone, and tools used are maintained in good and safe working condition.  Reports need to repair or replace City owned tools and equipment to Supervisor.  Recommends need to acquire specialized tools or equipment to Supervisor.

·       Participates as part of walk-through team (prior to final sign-off with contractor) to identify deficiencies related to area of expertise during commissioning process for all City facilities.

·       Reads blueprints and drawings to determine locations, materials, and power required; and updates drawings as required.

·       Maintains appropriate service and repair records, including completion of work orders.

·       Follows lockout/tagout procedures to prevent accidental or unauthorized access to electrical power sources that are undergoing maintenance or other work.

·       Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

·       Province of Ontario Certificate of Qualification (The Apprenticeship and Tradesmen’s Qualification Act).  309A Red Seal Construction & Maintenance Electrician Certificate of Qualification.   

·       Hold good standing with Skilled Trades Ontario.

·       Valid Driver’s License (Class G).

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications:

·       Knowledge of various electrical systems; use and maintenance of trade specific materials, tools, instrumentation, and equipment; applicable building and safety code requirements; methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment; safety precautions to be observed in the maintenance and installation of electrical systems, devices, and fixtures as per Ontario Electrical Code.

·       Working knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work.  Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with electrical work.

·       Knowledge of the Ontario Fire, Ontario Electrical Code, and Building codes related to electrical systems.

·       Ability to use a computerized work management system.

·       Reads and interprets schematics, and electrical, mechanical, and architectural plans, drawings, and blueprints, with the ability to update drawings as required. 

·       Availability for on-call duty, standby, and emergency calls.

Applications will be received until Monday, May 26 at 4:30 pm.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued.  The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.   

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford.  Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at 519-271-0250 x 336.

Human Resources Department 

City Hall, P.O. Box 818

Stratford, ON N5A 6W1