IBEW Local 230

IBEW Local 230 IBEW Local 230 has been representing Electrical workers on Vancouver Island since 1902.

The line crew decided it was time for the large power company to share some of its wealth with their workers. Not long after the workers who operated the electric street cars around the city also organized into the local. Then came the telephone workers, and in the late twenties through the tireless efforts of our first Business Manager, Brother Bill Reid organized the inside wire section. The see

d which was planted so long ago, and nourished with sound stewardship, has grown into a mighty maple, spanning all of Vancouver Island
“Local 230’s Jurisdiction covers, Utility, Inside Wire, Marine, Communications, Cable Television, Railroad and Electrical Manufacturing work as defined in Article XXVI, Sections 4,5,6,7, and 8 of the IBEW Constitution when performed on Vancouver Island and all of the offshore islands lying west of the main northbound navigational channel between Vancouver Island and the mainland, including Quadra Island but excluding Lasqueti and Texada Islands, save and except employees of the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority.”
The first IBEW Journal was published on January 15, 1893 as “The Electrical Worker” and has continued to inform our membership since. Our contributions have historically been color full and candid, yet concerned with the friction of the day

05/12/2026
Stronger minds, safer worksites 💪🧠There's still room to join the Stress Management course this Saturday, May 9th to lear...
05/04/2026

Stronger minds, safer worksites 💪🧠

There's still room to join the Stress Management course this Saturday, May 9th to learn practical tools for managing stress, building resilience and supporting mental health on and off the job.

🔗 Register at wjets.ca/training-course/green-health-stress-management/

Stronger minds, safer worksites 💪🧠

Join us Saturday May 9th to learn practical tools for managing stress, building resilience and supporting mental health on and off the job. IBEW Local 230

🔗 Register at wjets.ca/training-course/green-health-stress-management/

Local public infrastructure should go to local construction workers, good pay helping to boost the local economy in that...
04/11/2026

Local public infrastructure should go to local construction workers, good pay helping to boost the local economy in that community.
This is just sound social policy.

Being an electrician is hard work. There’s a lot to learn, it’s physically demanding, and often dangerous. It can be an ...
04/03/2026

Being an electrician is hard work. There’s a lot to learn, it’s physically demanding, and often dangerous. It can be an incredibly stressful job, while also being extremely rewarding. Easter symbolizes spring, renewal, and new beginnings. We hope you take the time for new and old traditions, rest, and most of all, the opportunity to connect with family and friends. Happy Easter weekend 🐣🐰!

03/09/2026
03/09/2026

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Victoria, BC
V8V4Z9

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