British Columbia · NOC 72200
Electrician Jobs in British Columbia — 2026
2 electrician jobs posted in British Columbia in the last four weeks, with salary benchmarks, licensing notes and the employers hiring most.
- Jobs available
- 2
- Median salary
- $77,480
- NOC code
- 72200
About electrician work in British Columbia
Salary range
Postings for electricians (except industrial and power system) in British Columbia run from about $75,296 at the 25th percentile to $93,860 at the 75th, with a median of $77,480 per year (2026-05, 68 postings).
NOC code
72200 — Electricians (except industrial and power system). This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and Job Bank.
Licensing and qualifications
Yes. Electrician is a compulsory certified trade in every province; you need a provincial Certificate of Qualification or must be a registered apprentice. Red Seal endorsement lets the licence travel between provinces.
What employers ask for: A journeyperson Certificate of Qualification (309A, 442A or provincial equivalent) or registered apprenticeship, plus the Canadian Electrical Code.
LMIA and immigration
None of the current electrician postings in British Columbia are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and the LMIA employer list.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a electrician in British Columbia?
- The median salary for electricians (except industrial and power system) in British Columbia is $77,480 per year, with most postings between $75,296 and $93,860 (2026-05). 1 of the 2 current Electrician postings in British Columbia on Jobily state a salary.
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a electrician in British Columbia?
- Yes. Yes. Electrician is a compulsory certified trade in every province; you need a provincial Certificate of Qualification or must be a registered apprentice. Red Seal endorsement lets the licence travel between provinces.
- What is the NOC code for electrician?
- The NOC 2021 code for electrician is 72200 (Electricians (except industrial and power system)). This is the code used for Express Entry, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and Job Bank.