Description Position Title: Journeyperson Electrician

Department Buildings

Location: Civic Centre

Reporting To Supervisor, Operations

Bargaining Unit CUPE Local 759

Salary Range As per the CUPE Local 759 Collective Agreement

JOB SCOPE: Reporting to the Supervisor of Operations or designate performs a variety of skilled or semiskilled electrical tasks associated with the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of municipal equipment and infrastructure.

DEPARTMENT: Buildings

BARGAINING UNIT: CUPE Local 759

SALARY: As per the CUPE Local 759 Collective Agreement

Main Functions

- Performs the required labour, and may direct others, in the electrical installation, operation, repair and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, related electrical, computer network and telecommunications wiring to Structural Cabling Standards.
- Provides direction, advice, and training to assigned employees.
- Operates a variety of tools and equipment necessary for the completion of assigned electrical tasks, including computer network wiring and phone wiring.
- Drives trucks of various sizes in the travel to various work sites and in the delivery of a variety of tools, equipment, and materials to work sites.
- Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and provides both verbal and written reports of equipment conditions, including HVAC systems, computer network and telecommunications wiring.
- Assesses assigned tasks for labor, material and equipment needs. Takes necessary action to acquire the labour, material, and equipment.



Maintains records and prepares reports regarding assigned tasks.
- Ensures assigned work is completed in compliance with appropriate regulations, standards, and within accepted industry practice.
- Troubleshoots assigned equipment or systems to determine appropriate courses of action to remedy problems.
- Advises supervision regarding issues within area of expertise.
- Performs housekeeping chores to keep work area in a clean and tidy condition.
- Performs all duties, wears proper safety equipment and clothing to ensure the safety of self, fellow employees, and the public in accordance with applicable Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, Canadian Electrical Code and CBRM safety practices & policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (MUST INCLUDE COPIES OF THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW)

- Completion of Grade 12 or GED equivalent.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Nova Scotia’s Class 5 Drivers License.
- Journeyperson Construction Electrician with Interprovincial Red Seal.
- 5 years’ demonstrated experience as a Journeyperson Electrician, preferably in a commercial work setting.
- Computer knowledge and proficiency.




- Criminal Records Check verification is required as a condition of employment. Vulnerable sector check may also be required for those working with vulnerable populations.
- Medical assessments including but not limited to physical, vision, and hearing tests may be required. The assessments must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification. This will take place at a later date.

Additional Qualifications

- WHMIS
- Ability to apply for Electrical Permits
- Nova Scotia Fall Protection Training
- Confined Space Entry Training
- ARC Flash Awareness
- Power Operated Elevated Work Platform

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for an extended period.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work safely.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights and in accordance with established provincial codes.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Skill in operation of small tools.
- Extensive knowledge of electrical trade and the equipment, materials, methods, and procedures used in the practice of the trade.
- Some knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, and procedures used in the construction, maintenance, operation and repair of municipal equipment and infrastructure.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other employees.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, September 25th, 2026 at 4:00PM Please quote Competition Reference #26.69-E and apply using any channel below:

📌 JOURNEYPERSON ELECTRICIAN(S) – BUILDINGS Regular, Full-Time (Sydney)
🏢 Cape Breton Job Board
📍 Sydney