Career Opportunities: WWTP Licensed Electrician (159)
Requisition ID 159 -Posted 07/28/2026 - City of Peterborough - Infrastructure, Planning & Growth Management - Waste Water Treatment Plant

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Licensed Electrician is directly responsible to the Electrical Foreperson and indirectly responsible to the Maintenance manager. You will be responsible for installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of all electrical and electronic controls, SCADA systems and instrumentation and controls at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sewage Pumping Stations and Centennial Fountain. The incumbent will be expected, in accordance with the Ministry of the Environment Regulations, Ministry of Labour Regulations and the Electrical Safety Authority, to maintain detailed daily electronic records of all preventative and corrective maintenance performed. This person will operate various mechanical devices, tools and equipment including vehicles, loader, fountain boat, portable generators etc. This position will also act as an emergency call-in for electrical repairs/maintenance at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Pumping Stations, Centennial Fountain, and other locations as required. Your knowledge SCADA, Rockwell and Allen Bradley equipment and instrumentation as well as other programmable and electronic controls are supported by your qualifications as a Licensed Electrician.

Experience and Knowledge
Qualifications & Experience

Licensed Electrician with a minimum of four (4) years of proven experience as an Electrician.

Data communications experience is considered an asset.

Ability to obtain a Wastewater Treatment Operator-in-Training (OIT) Licence.

Technical Skills

Experience troubleshooting and repairing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)



and soft starts.

Ability to work effectively in a computerized environment, including proficiency with:

Microsoft Word and Excel

Database software applications

Preventative maintenance software

Computerized electrical daily logbooks

GroupWise

Ability to research and source parts, equipment, and software using internet-based resources.

Knowledge & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced, continuously changing work workplace.

Strong understanding of safe work practices and procedures.

Familiarity with applicable legislation and regulations, including:

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

WHMIS

Employment Standards Act (ESA)

Confined Space Entry requirements

Other Requirements

Ability to perform the physical demands of the position.

Compensation
Classification for this position with CUPE L504: WWTP Licensed Electrician
Hourly Rate: $38.84

Hours of Work and Location
Advertisement Closing Date
Accommodation Needs and Protection of Privacy
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📌 WWTP Licensed Electrician (Ontario)
🏢 City of Peterborough
📍 Ontario