British Columbia Substation technician Jobs – 15 Openings This Week

Power Technician
BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd —Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC
- $61.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
Substation CADD Technician
HDR —Vancouver, BC
- $47,355–$67,650 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Substation Electrical EIT
HDR —Vancouver, BC
- $75,548–$102,212 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Schematics
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Commissioning Coordinator
Island Technical Installations —Saanichton, BC
- $40.46–$56.64 an hour
- Overtime
- Schematics
- Engineering
- System design
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Fire Prevention Technician
Coast Mountain Bus Company Ltd —Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC
- $6,351–$7,617 a month
- Full-time
- Databases
- Presentation skills
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
Power Line Technician - Edmonds
BC Hydro —British Columbia
- $56.63 an hour
- Full-time
1d
Power Line Technician - Surrey
BC Hydro —British Columbia
- $56.63 an hour
- Full-time
1d
Power Line Technician - Edmonds
BC Hydro —British Columbia
- $56.63 an hour
- Full-time
5d
Power Line Technician - Clearwater
BC Hydro —Clearwater, BC
- $56.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
1d
Wind Technician I
ENGIE —Port Hardy, BC
- $38–$41 an hour
- Night shift
- Schematics
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Technician, Equipment Operator (Fixed-Term) (Kemess)
Centerra Gold Inc —Prince George, BC
- $45.87 an hour
- Temporary
- Heavy lifting
- Heavy equipment operation
- High school diploma or GED
- Life insurance
Lead Technician - Wind Energy
Innergex —Chetwynd, BC
- $48.08–$60.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
9d
Senior Electrical Engineer
Sunbelt-Solomon Services —Penticton, BC
- $100,000–$165,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Schematics
- Engineering
- English
- Dental care
- Vision care
Quick apply
Electrical EIT
Sunbelt-Solomon Services —Penticton, BC
- $35–$45 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Schematics
- Engineering
- English
- Dental care
- Vision care
Quick apply
2d
Senior Electrical Engineer
Sunbelt-Solomon Services —Langley, BC
- $120,000–$170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Engineering
- System design
- Dental care
- Vision care
Quick apply

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Power Technician

BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd
Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Extended health care
Dental care
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation

Skills

Class 5 Licence
Red Seal
Schematics
Maintenance
High school diploma or GED
Programmable logic controllers
Industrial electrician experience
Construction experience
Driving Licence

Full job description

Marketing Statement

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to the cities of Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With the future expansion of both the Expo and Millennium Lines gathering pace, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance, and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance.

When you work for SkyTrain, not only will you help move Metro Vancouver, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Come explore what makes us one of BC’s Top Employers!

Responsibilities

OVERALL PURPOSE:

Responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of SkyTrain electrical power systems
(Wayside). These systems include propulsion power substations, stations’ electrical distribution, uninterruptible power supplies, associated Guideway electrical equipment and the OMC electrical systems. The Power Technician may be required to monitor and assist contractors. The Power Technician may be required to support Capital projects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works independently or under the direction of the Power Supervisor to accomplish and signoff work as repaired to standard. Completes scheduled or unscheduled maintenance and repair functions in the electrical area including building power systems, propulsion power systems, UPSs, TVS and other electrical equipment.

Interprets maintenance manuals, electrical schematics and drawings, and prepares
drawings or schematics to communicate with others in performance of work...

Makes recommendations for changes to electrical hardware and switching gear plus procedural changes that become evident during performance of the SkyTrain maintenance effort.

Performs inspections, tests and repairs, prepares reports as required.

Accounts for all materials used in performance of the maintenance effort.

Repairs, maintains and tests 12.5kV and/or 25kV AC electrical switchgears, transformers, protection relays and associated control components.

Repairs, maintains and tests 600V DC distribution power rectifier banks, DC breakers, AARUs, protection & control system and other associate traction power supply equipment.

Repairs, maintains and tests 600V AC power distribution system, UPSs, motors, panels, lightings, air conditioning and related equipment.

Inspects and troubleshoots electrical circuits using the appropriate testing equipment.

Creates WOs to track defects found and signs off work as being completed to standard and enters into Database system using.

Operates a motor vehicle with valid B.C. Driver's Licence.

Performs activities in conformance to Canadian Electrical Code.

Attends technical and safety training programs to continually upgrade skills.

Handles emergencies and failures in accordance with established procedures through immediate response and quick action.

Escorts contractors to work on BCRTC property and/or ATC territory as required.

Performs related duties as assigned such being of a minor nature which do not affect the value of the job.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

As per WorkSafeBC regulations, this job requires an annual fit test and may necessitate the use of a respirator. In either case, the employee must be clean shaven. Any exemption requests should be raised to Occupational Health and/or Labour Relations for consideration.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school graduation or equivalent.

Red Seal Certification for Industrial Electrician

Minimum of (5) years recent maintenance experience in the last 6 years at the journeyperson level.

Experience in the maintenance and repair of 12.5 kV and/or 25 kV AC electrical switchgear, transformers, protection relays and associated controls.

Experience in 600 VAC distribution equipment and associated control circuits.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Knowledge of the relevant electrical codes that ensure a safe working and operating environment.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in maintenance and repair of 600 VDC propulsion power substation rectifiers, switchgear and associated controls.

Experience with large uninterruptable power supply units is an asset.

Experience with electronic circuits and high power semiconductor devices are an asset.

Experience with programmable logic controllers is an asset.

Experience in electrical construction work is an asset.

Experience in trouble shooting electrical or electronic circuits utilizing a memory recorder is an asset.

Capital project support work may be required.

Shift work is required.

Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident

This position works predominately on-site.

Rate of Pay

Wage: $61.18 per hour

Please note: All new employees will be subject to a 6-week trainee rate at 75% of the hourly rate with the remainder of the first year at 90% of the hourly rate.

The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply' button at the top right corner or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date: July 02 2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying? Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [email protected].

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