Journey Electrician - Parks, Temporary Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Supervisor Parks Operations, carries out the installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of electrical services throughout the Department.

MAJOR TASKS:

• Installs, repairs and maintains electrical services.
• Initiates purchase requisitions for supplies, materials, tools, and equipment purchased for the performance of all electrical work.
• Investigates and solves problems related to the operation and usage of the Department's electrical system.
• Installs new services as required in both construction and present facilities, and in the field.
• Estimates material and labour for jobs, as required.
• Carries out electrical inspections, as required.
• Reports and makes recommendations on electrical defects.
• Operates Departmental equipment.
• Carries out general Utility Trades Person duties.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a journeyman electrician certificate.

Skills/Abilities:

• Must have the ability to work independently and be able to perform non-electrical duties
• Must have a knowledge of safe work habits and techniques employed in electrical construction and maintenance
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job class

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

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General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:  It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.  Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics.  Do not include: 

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.  If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant.  Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:  Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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