Master Electrician

Master Electrician

Public Works - Operations Support

1 Regular Full-Time Position

Compensation: $39.59/hr to $41.60/hr (Plus an additional $3.00 hourly premium)

Work Mode and Location: Onsite at 2 Copper Road, Brampton, ON and various sites located within Peel Region

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

CUPE 966-Public Works

Providing electrical support to the Public Works Facility Services Remote Sites department, including managing and maintaining electrical systems across various buildings. Responsibilities include preventive and demand maintenance, emergency response, troubleshooting PLCs, servicing motor control centers and instrumentation, overseeing installations and ESA/CSS programs, and offering technical consultation on electrical documents, contracts, and reports. This role involves maintaining, repairing, and upgrading electrical systems at various Public Works sites, including Recycling Centres, Composting Facilities, Gas and Leachate Systems, and other remote locations.

What you will do in this role:

• CRCs & Hazardous Waste Depots: Perform electrical work such as ballast replacements, lighting upgrades, plug/receptacle installations, dock lifter repairs, and electrical retrofits in both general and hazardous waste areas.
• Composting Facilities: Service electrical components including PLCs, shredders, cooling and air systems, control cabinets, and compost-related equipment.
• Gas & Leachate Systems: Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems for SCADA, PLCs, blowers, methane detectors, instrumentation, and remote monitoring equipment.
• Miscellaneous Duties: Support systems such as surge protection, motors, dust extraction, vibration harmonics, and other electrical tasks.
• Equipment Operation: Operate industrial equipment safely in hazardous environments. Use aerial lifts, boom trucks, and rope/repelling equipment. Work at heights and in confined spaces with proper certifications.
• Contractor Oversight: Provide direction to contractors/vendors and lead teams to ensure service quality and safety compliance.
• Work Locations: Assigned to a variety of indoor and outdoor remote sites across the Region including landfills, water/wastewater facilities, communication towers, and public buildings.

What the role requires:

• A Master Electrician licence (309A) is required, combined with a minimum of eight (8) years of work-related experience, preferably in a Public Works environment. The license must be valid and in good standing.
• An electrical Journeyman Certificate of Qualification is required, through the successful completion of a four (4) year apprenticeship program.
• Working at Heights training and certification.
• Confined Space training and certification.
• Aerial lifts and/or work platform training and certification.
• Polished verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of accurately completing all required forms and reports.
• Physically able to perform all job requirements.
• Must have previous experience with three-phase electrical power systems, equipment, and controls.
• Technically competent to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical-related issues
• Must be proficient in MS Office, utilizing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Extensive knowledge of program logic controllers, motor control, instrumentation, and automated plans.
• Superior interpersonal and public relation skills, with an emphasis in providing the highest level of service in all interactions with clients, coworkers, contractors, etc.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize workload effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Must have a valid G-Class diver’s licence with daily access to a vehicle.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us: 

-Shift Premium paid

-Paid Holidays (Refer to Collective Agreement for specifics)

-Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 

-Employer provided uniforms and footwear (where applicable)

-Employee and Family Assistance Program

-Healthy workplace program that is based on the model developed by the National Quality Institute (NQI) and Health Canada.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are currently in the bargaining unit

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.  

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.