Electrical Technician (Temporary Full-Time)

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Posted On

January 05, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Ends On

March 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Electrical Technician (Temporary Full-time)

POSTING ID: 26E-05

Applications are invited for the position of Electrical Technician within the City of North Bay’s Infrastructure & Operations Division. Under the direction of the Water and Wastewater Maintenance Manager, the electrical technician performs a wide variety of skilled duties in support of the City of North Bay’s automated Water and Wastewater systems.

Selection Criteria:

• Two (2) year Electrical Technician Diploma or Two (2) year SCADA Technician Diploma with Five (5) years related experience as a Construction and Maintenance Electrician working in an industrial environment.
• Or demonstrated equivalent knowledge gained from Ten (10) or more years’ experience and or on the job training.
• Journeyman’s License as a Construction and Maintenance Electrician.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industrial electrical systems including power supply, transformers, motor control, variable frequency drives, high voltage switch gear, generators, process controllers, process instruments, pumps, fans and fixtures.
• Familiarity working in 600V panels.
• Capability to read design drawings and schematics for electrical supply, electronic and process control and related equipment.
• Computer proficiency and excellent interpersonal, problem solving and economic thinking skills.
• Experience in the installation, maintenance, repair, modification of electrical, electronic and instrumentation equipment;
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and SCADA software an asset.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes an asset.
• Sufficient clerical ability to complete necessary reports and materials requisitions.
• Must attain MECP Operator in Training Certification within 3 months; and is required to achieve and hold Water and Wastewater Treatment and Distribution Level 1 Certification.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license.
• Subject to on-call, which may include rotating-duty schedule, weekends and 24-hour emergency call out with little or no notice.

Hours of Work: 0730 hrs. to 1600 hrs.- Monday to Friday

Environment: Unionized

Duration: Temporary Full-Time (approx. 11 months)

Hourly Rate: $38.09 per hour (2026 Rate)

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including Health and Dental Benefits, and Life, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance, as well as an Employee Assistance Program. The City of North Bay is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Employer. For more information on a defined pension plan benefit please visit: