Plant Electrician - WPCP

At the City of Thunder Bay,
Our City Runs on People Like You
. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, where your work directly enhances lives and strengthens our community. The community values a high quality of life and promotes a clean, green, beautiful and healthy environment that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity and provides affordable and safe neighborhoods that are accessible to all.

Working at the City’s municipally operated Water Pollution Control Plant, your well-being, growth, and impact matter every day. We invest in your future through comprehensive benefits, a secure pension, and meaningful career development opportunities. You’ll also enjoy life in a city known for its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community.

Join us and discover how fulfilling a plant electrician career can be, where you have the time, support, and resources to truly make a difference.

As a Plant Electrician – Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), you’ll be part of a high-impact team transforming wastewater into clean water for all. Our team is committed to protecting the integrity of the environment by providing primary and secondary wastewater treatment, phosphorus and ammonia removal and sludge digestion for the City of Thunder Bay. We provide innovative and cost-effective ways to sustain and manage our wastewater treatment process.

At the WPCP, we focus on work-life balance, including such advantages as:

• Working straight days - working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
• No Shift work, no night shift.
• A clean, well-maintained facility where meaningful work is achieved.

Here you’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive team environment, where you have an opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the community, and appreciation is part of the culture.

Whether you are early in your career, highly experienced or just want to return to your beloved Thunder Bay, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence make a real impact on the community.

As a Plant Electrician at the City of Thunder Bay Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), you will:

• Participate in the Plant’s facility maintenance system and recommend changes or modifications to such systems Plan, install, repair, maintain, connect, test electrical fixtures, apparatus, control equipment and wiring for systems of alarm, communication, light, heat, and power in buildings or other structures.
• Purchase equipment, material and parts required and recommend spare parts for inventory.
• Perform the duties of an Operator or Lead of Electrical when required.
• Recommend changes to existing systems and equipment.

We’re proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• OMERS Defined Benefit pension plan for a secure future
• Work hours – Mondays to Fridays (8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
• Amazing team environment built on respect and inclusivity
• Paid vacation, holidays, and a voluntary leave purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement, mentorship, and leadership development, including certification support
• Life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment insurance (1.5 times annual salary)
• Wellness and family support programs

• Grade 12 or equivalent as per the Ministry of Environment certification guidelines
• Red Seal Industrial Electrician (442A) or Red Seal Electrician – Construction (309A) & Maintenance
• Must have proven experience with Programmable Logic Controllers, SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems
• Fire Alarm…