Electrical Technician

Performs a wide variety of skilled duties in support of the City of North Bay’s automated Water and Wastewater systems

• 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
• 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

• 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

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Life, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined pension plan