What a generator and standby power technician earns depends on certification, engine and controls skill, and where they work. Because the skilled core combines mechanical and electrical trade work, the band sits at a decent level, and Red Seal certification lifts the top end. The table below shows the official Job Bank wage band by province for 2026.
These are hourly low-to-high bands from Job Bank Canada, classified under NOC 72422 (Electrical mechanics), updated November 19, 2025. The national median is $31.00 per hour.
| Province | Hourly low to high |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | $30.53 to $53.68 |
| Alberta | $29.08 to $57.05 |
| Manitoba | $22.53 to $50.34 |
| Ontario | $21.64 to $45.00 |
| Quebec | $24.00 to $40.00 |
| New Brunswick | $24.71 to $41.41 |
| Nova Scotia | $28.24 to $50.82 |
Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and the three territories are not shown because Job Bank does not publish a wage band for this occupation there.
What drives the spread
- Trade certification and Red Seal endorsement, which lift the floor and the ceiling for qualified technicians
- Industrial and resource demand in Alberta and British Columbia, which pushes the upper end
- Diesel and natural gas genset, alternator, and transfer-switch experience, which commands more
- Emergency and on-call standby work for critical facilities, where overtime concentrates
Reading the ranges
These bands cover NOC 72422, the electric-motor-system and generator trade. Newer technicians sit near the floor while they train and certify. Certified technicians with strong engine and electrical controls diagnosis, and EGSA credentials, sit toward the ceiling, especially where 24/7 emergency response is part of the role.
Sources: Job Bank Canada provincial wage data (NOC 72422, updated November 19, 2025) and Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.
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