Electrical Technician (Temporary Full-Time)

Electrical Technician (Temporary Full-time)

POSTING ID : 25E-68

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

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 : https : / / www.omers.com /

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a covering letter and detailed resume, no later than 11 : 59 p.m., December 31, 2025, via email in one pdf document and referencing Posting ID (25E-68) in the subject line to : staffing@northbay.ca . Application review will begin immediately . While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City of North Bay’s Accessibility Policy. We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

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