Electrician Jobs in Whitby, Ontario, Canada
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Whitby, Ontario, Canada
About the role
Electrical, Maintenance, Skilled Trades
Compensation: Competitive appointment-based and hourly compensation based on experience, verified qualifications, approved electrical scope, and the type of work assigned.
Royal York Property Management is one of Canada’s leading property management companies, managing thousands of residential rental properties across Ontario. We are looking for experienced, reliable Electricians to join our growing network of service professionals.
This role involves travelling to residential and commercial properties to diagnose electrical issues and complete repairs, service calls, and installations within your verified legal scope. Electricians will work independently, manage appointments through a mobile work app, document their findings, and complete assigned work safely and professionally.
What to Expect After Applying
If your resume aligns with the role, you will receive an email within 24 to 48 hours of applying with a link to complete a pre-recorded online interview.
The interview allows us to learn more about your electrical experience, trade status, legal work setup, areas of expertise, diagnostic ability, tools, vehicle, availability, and comfort using a mobile work app before moving qualified candidates to the next stage of the hiring process.
What You’ll Do
Diagnose electrical issues before recommending repairs or replacement
Complete electrical service calls, repairs, and installations within your verified legal scope Troubleshoot outlets, switches, lighting, fixtures, circuits, breakers, wiring, and other electrical components Complete residential and commercial electrical work based on your experience and approved qualifications Identify when permits, notifications, inspections, or additional approvals may be required Test completed electrical work before leaving the property Record findings, parts used, repairs completed, and any recommended follow-up work Take clear photos of electrical issues, panels, devices, wiring areas, and completed work Report unsafe conditions, unfinished work, or jobs outside your approved scope Use a mobile work app to receive work orders, read instructions, navigate with GPS, upload photos, and update job statuses Travel between appointments using your own vehicle
Mandatory Requirements
Minimum 5 years of paid professional electrical experience
Must hold valid electrical trade status that can be verified Must be able to complete assigned electrical work independently without supervision Must be legally able to perform electrical work through the appropriate electrical contracting setup Experience diagnosing and completing common residential or commercial electrical jobs Must have your own reliable vehicle to travel between appointments and carry tools, ladders, parts, and supplies Must have your own electrical tools and testing equipment appropriate for your approved scope of work Must have your own suitable smartphone capable of using GPS, mobile work apps, taking clear photos, reading work orders, and submitting job updates Strong understanding of electrical safety, legal scope, permits, notifications, and inspection requirements Able to test completed work and report unresolved or additional electrical problems Basic English communication skills Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with GPS-confirmed appointments Must arrive no later than 30 minutes after the scheduled appointment time
Licensing and Legal Work Requirements
Electricians will only be assigned work that matches their verified experience, trade status, insurance, contracting setup, and legal authority.
Electrical trade status and legal electrical contracting authority are separate requirements. Before any electrical work is assigned, Royal York Property Management will verify that the work can be completed through an appropriate legal electrical contracting setup.
Work involving panels, service upgrades, EV chargers, generators, major rewiring, aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube wiring, or other higher-risk electrical work will only be assigned after the technician’s qualifications, scope, permits, notifications, inspection requirements, and legal setup have been reviewed and approved.
Electricians are expected to stop and report any work that is unsafe, outside their approved scope, or requires additional authorization.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong residential electrical service-call experience
Commercial service and troubleshooting experience Experience with outlets, switches, fixtures, lighting, breakers, panels, and wiring Experience completing electrical diagnostics independently Knowledge of permit, notification, and inspection requirements Experience with larger electrical projects, where properly qualified and legally approved Strong repair-versus-replacement judgment Experience documenting electrical work through photos and digital job reports
Why Join Royal York Property Management?
Competitive compensation based on experience, verified qualifications, and assigned work Higher earning opportunities for technicians approved for more advanced electrical scopes Access to ongoing residential and commercial electrical service opportunities A combination of diagnostic, repair, installation, and maintenance assignments Mobile scheduling, navigation, work orders, photos, and job updates Independent work across managed properties Job assignments matched to your verified skills and legal scope Opportunity to build a long-term working relationship with an established property management company
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About Royal York Property Management
Royal York Property Management is the premier property management and leasing company in Ontario, boasting an extensive portfolio of over 22,000 properties. What sets us apart is our unique offering of guaranteed rental income to landlords, ensuring peace of mind and financial stability. With a remarkable $10.1 billion in real estate assets under management, we stand as one of Canada's largest and most reputable property management firms. Additionally, our global presence is expanding and we now service 11 locations in Europe and over 40 locations in North America.
Our commitment to innovation drives our approach to property management. Leveraging our proprietary technology, we aim to disrupt the industry and enhance processes and systems. With over 20 strategically positioned offices across North America and Europe, we provide clients with local expertise and unwavering service delivery, as all departments operate 24/7.
At Royal York Property Management, we treat our clients' investment properties with utmost care, as if they were our own. Whether it's addressing maintenance concerns or conducting tenant showings, we consistently ask ourselves if we are meeting the standards we would set for our own properties. Our primary focus is to prioritize the needs of our clients and tenants, striving to achieve excellence every day.
Royal York Property Management goes above and beyond just rent collection. We are the only company in the industry that offers a genuine rental guarantee for our residential properties. Our confidence in our rigorous tenant placement process enables us to guarantee rent payment, cover legal expenses, and even replace tenants if they default on their rental payments during the agreed term.