Electricians, Linecrew, Fire Alarm Technicians; Esquimalt

Electricians, Linecrew, Fire Alarm Technicians

Closing date:
June 30, 2026 - 23:59 Pacific Time

Locations:
Calgary (Alberta), Cold Lake (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Suffield (Alberta), Wainwright (Alberta), Chilliwack (British Columbia), Comox (British Columbia), Esquimalt (British Columbia), Shilo (Manitoba), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Gagetown (New Brunswick), Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador), Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Newfoundland and Labrador), Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), Greenwood (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Alert (Nunavut), Borden (Ontario), Kingston (Ontario), North Bay (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Petawawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Trenton (Ontario), Bagotville (Quebec), Montréal Island (Quebec), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Quebec), Valcartier (Quebec), Dundurn (Saskatchewan), Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan), Whitehorse (Yukon)

Salary: $37.73 to $42.51 per hour; additional compensation may include relocation assistance, allowances for isolated positions, and premium for supervisory responsibilities.

The Department of National Defence is entering a pivotal period of transformation and growth. We are seeking skilled and dedicated tradespeople to strengthen Canada’s defence capabilities across the country.

• Alarm Systems Technician:
  Successful completion of an electronics technician program from a recognized post‑secondary institution, OR equivalent training and experience in alarm systems installation and maintenance.

• Electrician:
  Valid provincial or territorial journeyperson certificate of qualification as an electrician, OR valid certificate accepted by the provincial or territorial governing body as an equivalent, OR valid Technical Qualification Level (QL) 5 or higher in the Canadian Armed Forces as an electrician.
• Electrical Line Worker and Power Line Worker:
  Valid provincial or territorial journeyperson certificate of qualification as an electrical line worker/power line worker, OR a valid certificate accepted by the provincial or territorial governing body as an equivalent, OR valid Technical Qualification Level (QL) DP3B/QL6B in the Canadian Armed Forces.

• Alarm Systems Technician:
  Experience in repairing, maintaining, inspecting or installing alarm systems and related equipment.
• Electrician:
  Experience working as an electrician in a maintenance or construction environment.
• Electrical Line Worker and Power Line Worker:
  Experience in the installation and maintenance of overhead or underground electrical distribution lines, transformers or substations.

• Communication:
  Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Working effectively with others.

• Essential English.
• Essential French.
• Essential Bilingual (English – French).

• Valid Red Seal designation as an electrician, electrical line worker or power line worker.
• Valid Aerial Lift certification.
• Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) Fire Alarm Technician certification.
• CSA Standard Z462 Arc Flash Training Certificate.
• Confined Space Entry training.
• Fall Arrest training.
• Fire Safety training.
• Ground Disturbance training.
• Lockout‑Tagout training.
• Material Handling Equipment certification.
• Occupational Health and Safety training.
• Rigging, Hoisting and Lifting Equipment certification.
• Standard First Aid certification.
• Traffic Control / Flagging certification.
• Working at Heights training certification.
• WHMIS training.

• Experience supervising employees as part of regular duties.
• Experience servicing and repairing programmable and conventional fire alarm systems.
• Experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting intrusion alarm systems, including CCTV.
• Experience collaborating with diverse trades and professionals.

Consideration may be given to spouses or common‑law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces members and to individuals with an affected status due to recent workforce adjustment exercises.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce. Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups:
Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.