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Industrial ElectricianHalifax Regional Municipality • Halifax, NS
Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician

Halifax Regional Municipality • Halifax, NS
6 days ago
Salary
CA$40.24 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

11367BR

Industrial Electrician

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for two (2) Permanent Full-time positions of Industrial Electrician in the Transit Fleet division of Halifax Transit.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor, Halifax Transit, Industrial Electrician will be accountable to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment on Halifax Transit’s fleet.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works according to an assigned schedule.
  • Responds to given priorities by determining own work schedule daily.
  • Accomplishes work objectives by determining own work schedule, coordinating with support services and assigning short-term tasks to others if necessary.
  • Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
  • Perform testing on EV components and devices, including but not limited to; insulation testing (megger testing), thermal imagery, torque tests, and performance evaluations
  • Performs service tasks, identifies technical problems, and makes analysis through remote or on-site activity in any service categories (including installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, engineering and consulting, advanced services, extensions, upgrades and retrofits, end of life services, replacements, etc.)
  • Perform service work according to agreed workflows and in accordance with standard processes and safety guidelines while delivering excellent customer service to satisfy customers
  • Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
  • Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
  • May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
  • May perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Must be a licensed Industrial Electrician with a certificate of qualification in an Industrial Electrician trade issued under the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act and Red Seal endorsement.
  • Two (2) years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial charging equipment and infrastructure.
  • Must have strong troubleshooting and preventative maintenance skills for industrial power systems.
  • Experience working with heavy duty vehicles is considered a strong asset
Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of all applicable codes and demonstrated ability to apply the codes.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and follow electrical drawings and schematics.
  • Must be competent in all aspects of electrical equipment to ensure safe installation/repairs.
  • Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver's License.
WORK CONDITIONS:­
Physical Effort
Intermediate periods of moderate physical effort such as sustained keyboarding, sitting in one place, standing, walking, working in constrained positions or confined and/or awkward physical positions for up to 50% of the time. Regular periods of climbing ladders or lifting medium weight objects. Physical activities typically require a variety of muscle movements with frequent requirement for speed and coordination

Physical Environment
Occasional exposure to mild unpleasant or disagreeable conditions such as negligible conditions at dust, dirt, noxious odors, noise etc. Remote possibility of risk of accident or health hazards

Sensory Attention
Need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs for intermediate durations at a time requiring close attention several times daily. If sensory activities are interrupted, time is required to backtrack to resume activities, involving lost time. The need for detailed or precise work is moderate.

Mental Stress
Working environment with occasional exposure to one or more mental pressures that would not be noticeably disruptive to the work, nor would the unpleasant reaction be too strong or persistent. For example, pressure or deadlines, quotas or need for accuracy, unpleasant public or client contacts, probable concern about unpleasant situations, repetitious work, and or some disruption of personal life because of work, work schedules or need to travel.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

Please Note - Candidates will be required to provide proof of their valid certificates and licenses, per the educational technical qualifications, prior to being invited for an interview.

COMPETENCIES:­ Valuing Diversity; Communications; Customer Service; Teamwork & Cooperation; Value & Ethics; Organizational Awareness; Analytical Thinking

WORK STATUS: ­Full-Time, Permanent

HOURS OF WORK:
Position 1: 78640723: 7:00am – 3:30pm; Monday – Friday
Position 2: 78640724: 3:30pm – 11:30 pm; Sunday – Thursday.

SALARY:­ $40.24 per hour (plus shift premium) as per the Collective Agreement between the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 508 and Halifax Regional Municipality. Shift premium of $2.00 per hour for shifts after 3:30pm.

WORK LOCATION: Ragged Lake Transit Center, 110 Grassy Lake Drive, Halifax, NS, B3T 1A6

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

This is a bargaining unit position.­ External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

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