Department: Operations

Work Location: Various locations

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary/Permanent

Salary Range:

$70.21/hr (Temporary employee)

$123,430.04 - $141,385.75/year (Permanent employee)

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 40-hours per week

Affiliation: Unionized

Number of Positions Open: Multiple, ongoing

Posting Period: Ongoing 2026

Job Description:

Electrical Wiring Inspector – Ontario

(Ongoing Recruitment / Talent Pool)

Inspector Talent Pool & Recruitment Process

ESA recruits Electrical Wiring Inspectors on an ongoing basis to proactively backfill upcoming retirements and future vacancies across Ontario. This posting is intended to establish a qualified talent pool, rather than fill a specific, immediate vacancy.

Applicants who meet the requirements may be placed into a candidate pool and considered for future openings as they arise. Please note that:

• Openings are dependent on operational needs, retirements, and geographic requirements

• The timing of available positions may vary and may take up to 12 months from the time a candidate is added to the pool

• Only candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.

• If you are not contacted, please re-apply in 12 months

• Being placed in the pool does not guarantee an offer of employment

All applications are reviewed. Candidates selected to move forward through the recruitment process will be contacted by email.

Job Overview

If becoming an Inspector is of interest to you and you meet the requirements outlined below, please submit a fully completed online application, including a detailed resume outlining previous employment (including employer names and dates of employment), work history, education, and the date of issue of your original 309A Certificate of Qualification.

As an Electrical Inspector, you are driven to positively impact electrical safety. You are responsible for inspecting electrical installations from start to finish, including:

• Examining electrical drawings and inspecting installations to ensure Ontario Electrical Safety Code compliance

• Advising customers and industry stakeholders

• Creating and maintaining inspection records

• Investigating and reporting on electrical fires and accidents

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Current Certificate of Qualification – Electrician Journeyperson (309A – Construction and Maintenance)

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience across residential, farm, commercial, industrial, and high-voltage substation environments

• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and electrical industry practices

• Valid Ontario driver’s licence with a safe driving record

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

• Strong customer service skills and the ability to work safely, independently, and with minimal supervision

• Basic computer proficiency and ability to understand business and financial reports

Why ESA

ESA’s team of over 550 engaged and committed safety professionals is driven by a mandate to improve electrical safety for the people of Ontario. We administer and enforce Ontario’s electrical safety regulations through the delivery of a wide range of services and initiatives supported by our safety stakeholders.

ESA offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and learning opportunities to grow your expertise in electrical safety while working in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Additional Information

This recruitment is ongoing and applications will be retained for consideration for future vacancies for a period of up to twelve (12) months.

ESA may use automated or AI-assisted tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

The salary range for this position is subject to change and will be determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or, where no collective agreement applies, based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and internal equity.

We are committed to removing barriers that candidates may experience in our recruitment process. Please email careers@electricalsafety.on.ca with any accommodation requests, or if there is anything we can do to enable your inclusive participation in the process.

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