Electrician

Job Description

ELECTRICIAN 

Nanaimo 

The opportunity 

We are seeking an Electrician to join our team in Nanaimo. Electricians perform maintenance, repairs and construction work to electrical system and equipment on marine structures, buildings and ground facilities. 

Reporting to the Trades Supervisor, Electricians are responsible for: 

• Inspecting marine structures, buildings and ground facilities; completing inspection documentation; planning repairs; estimating time, travel and labour required to perform the job 

• Servicing equipment mechanisms and coordinating maintenance and service levels including unscheduled repairs, upgrades, call-outs, emergency repairs; diagnosing and troubleshooting problems; designing, constructing and installing parts and/or components 

• Ordering and maintaining and adequate inventory and stock of essential components relevant to equipment requirements 

• Troubleshooting breakdowns/malfunctions, tracing electrical and hydraulic circuits, reading electrical and hydraulic schematics, using test equipment and analyzing results 

• Compiling and submitting written reports and correspondence, liaison with engineers, consultants and the Electrical Inspection Branch.  Reviewing and preparing as-built documents and diagrams 

• Providing a lead hand role for new employees, apprentices, etc., including input in performance assessment 

• Performing additional duties including meetings, training courses, hiring and administering contract forces, travelling to work sites and operating equipment; assisting other trades in performance of their work 

What you bring to the team 

Knowledge, skills and abilities:  

• Ability to verbally communicate accurately, concisely, and courteously 

• Ability to clearly and accurately convey technical information through sketches and drawings 

• Ability to accurately record information in a concise, complete, and legible manner 

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships 

• Ability to plan and organize tools, materials, time and procedures to safely and efficiently meet requirements 

• Ability to complete assigned tasks to relevant standards with minimal supervision 

• Ability to anticipate and analyze problems and initiate appropriate solutions 

• Ability to react quickly and appropriately to emergencies 

• Ability to research, accurately interpret and apply trades reference materials 

• Ability to direct and guide others in the trade 

• Ability to safely meet physical demands of the job including working at heights over water and structures 

• Proven background of respect for Employer’s tools and property 

• Basic knowledge of WCB regulations and safe working practices 

• Working knowledge of relevant materials, tools and equipment 

• Basic knowledge of AC power generation 

• Working knowledge of PLC (South and Central regions) 

• Basic knowledge of PLC (North region only) 

Education 

• Electrician Red Seal 

• Valid Field Safety Representative B 

• Valid driver’s license 

Join us! 

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by June 10, 2026.  

"We connect communities and customers to people and places important in their lives” 

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace. 

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.