City of Calgary
Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician - AMENDMENT
$60.50 / h
Advertised base pay
2024–2026 · Calgary, ABATU Local 583 &
ATU Local 583 &
City of Calgary · Calgary Transit
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Key terms
- Employer
- The Corporation of the City of Calgary
- Union
- ATU Local 583Amalgamated Transit Union
- Term
- January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026Signed March 14, 2025
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Pay by trade
Transcribed from the original agreement; the page number links each rate to its source.
| Classification | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Operations | |
| Transit OperatorStep 1Transit OperatorPay Schedule · p. 114 | $33.70 |
| Transit OperatorStep 2Transit OperatorPay Schedule · p. 114 | $37.92 |
| Transit OperatorStep 3Transit OperatorPay Schedule · p. 114 | $42.13 |
| Maintenance – apprentices | |
| Apprentice (Auto Body Technician)Period 1, startApprentice (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $34.15 |
| Apprentice (Auto Body Technician)Period 1, after 6 monthsApprentice (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $35.73 |
| Apprentice (Auto Body Technician)Period 2, startApprentice (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $37.30 |
| Apprentice (Auto Body Technician)Period 2, after 6 monthsApprentice (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $39.41 |
| Apprentice (Auto Body Technician)Period 3, startApprentice (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $42.03 |
| Apprentice (Auto Body Technician)Period 3, after 6 monthsApprentice (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $44.13 |
| Apprentice (Auto Body Technician)Period 4, startApprentice (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $47.29 |
| Apprentice (Auto Body Technician)Period 4, after 6 monthsApprentice (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $49.91 |
| Apprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Period 1, startApprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $34.15 |
| Apprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Period 1, after 6 monthsApprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $35.73 |
| Apprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Period 2, startApprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $37.30 |
| Apprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Period 2, after 6 monthsApprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $39.41 |
| Apprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Period 3, startApprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $42.03 |
| Apprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Period 3, after 6 monthsApprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $44.13 |
| Apprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Period 4, startApprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $47.29 |
| Apprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Period 4, after 6 monthsApprentice (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $49.91 |
| Apprentice MachinistPeriod 1, startApprentice MachinistPay Schedule · p. 115 | $34.15 |
| Apprentice MachinistPeriod 1, after 6 monthsApprentice MachinistPay Schedule · p. 115 | $35.73 |
| Apprentice MachinistPeriod 2, startApprentice MachinistPay Schedule · p. 115 | $37.30 |
| Apprentice MachinistPeriod 2, after 6 monthsApprentice MachinistPay Schedule · p. 115 | $39.41 |
| Apprentice MachinistPeriod 3, startApprentice MachinistPay Schedule · p. 115 | $42.03 |
| Apprentice MachinistPeriod 3, after 6 monthsApprentice MachinistPay Schedule · p. 115 | $44.13 |
| Apprentice MachinistPeriod 4, startApprentice MachinistPay Schedule · p. 115 | $47.29 |
| Apprentice MachinistPeriod 4, after 6 monthsApprentice MachinistPay Schedule · p. 115 | $49.91 |
| Apprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Period 1, startApprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $36.54 |
| Apprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Period 1, after 6 monthsApprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $38.23 |
| Apprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Period 2, startApprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $39.92 |
| Apprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Period 2, after 6 monthsApprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $42.17 |
| Apprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Period 3, startApprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $44.98 |
| Apprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Period 3, after 6 monthsApprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $47.22 |
| Apprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Period 4, startApprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $50.60 |
| Apprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Period 4, after 6 monthsApprentice Electro-Mechanic (LRT)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $53.41 |
| Apprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Period 1, startApprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $34.15 |
| Apprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Period 1, after 6 monthsApprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $35.73 |
| Apprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Period 2, startApprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $37.30 |
| Apprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Period 2, after 6 monthsApprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $39.41 |
| Apprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Period 3, startApprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $42.03 |
| Apprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Period 3, after 6 monthsApprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $44.13 |
| Apprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Period 4, startApprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $47.29 |
| Apprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Period 4, after 6 monthsApprentice (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 115 | $49.91 |
| Apprentice WelderPeriod 1, startApprentice WelderPay Schedule · p. 116 | $37.30 |
| Apprentice WelderPeriod 1, after 6 monthsApprentice WelderPay Schedule · p. 116 | $39.41 |
| Apprentice WelderPeriod 2, startApprentice WelderPay Schedule · p. 116 | $42.03 |
| Apprentice WelderPeriod 2, after 6 monthsApprentice WelderPay Schedule · p. 116 | $44.13 |
| Apprentice WelderPeriod 3, startApprentice WelderPay Schedule · p. 116 | $47.29 |
| Apprentice WelderPeriod 3, after 6 monthsApprentice WelderPay Schedule · p. 116 | $49.91 |
| Apprentice (Truck & Transport Technician)Period 1, startApprentice (Truck & Transport Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $37.30 |
| Apprentice (Truck & Transport Technician)Period 1, after 6 monthsApprentice (Truck & Transport Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $39.41 |
| Apprentice (Truck & Transport Technician)Period 2, startApprentice (Truck & Transport Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $42.03 |
| Apprentice (Truck & Transport Technician)Period 2, after 6 monthsApprentice (Truck & Transport Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $44.13 |
| Apprentice (Truck & Transport Technician)Period 3, startApprentice (Truck & Transport Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $47.29 |
| Apprentice (Truck & Transport Technician)Period 3, after 6 monthsApprentice (Truck & Transport Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $49.91 |
| Apprentice (Parts Technician)Period 1, startApprentice (Parts Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $35.44 |
| Apprentice (Parts Technician)Period 1, after 6 monthsApprentice (Parts Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $37.43 |
| Apprentice (Parts Technician)Period 2, startApprentice (Parts Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $39.93 |
| Apprentice (Parts Technician)Period 2, after 6 monthsApprentice (Parts Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $41.92 |
| Apprentice (Parts Technician)Period 3, startApprentice (Parts Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $44.92 |
| Apprentice (Parts Technician)Period 3, after 6 monthsApprentice (Parts Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $47.41 |
| Maintenance – Journeyperson I | |
| Journeyperson I (Auto Body Technician)Step 1Journeyperson I (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $46.94 |
| Journeyperson I (Auto Body Technician)Step 2Journeyperson I (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $49.76 |
| Journeyperson I (Auto Body Technician)Step 3Journeyperson I (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $52.54 |
| Journeyperson I (Automotive Service Technician)Step 1Journeyperson I (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $47.19 |
| Journeyperson I (Automotive Service Technician)Step 2Journeyperson I (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $50.01 |
| Journeyperson I (Automotive Service Technician)Step 3Journeyperson I (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $52.54 |
| Journeyperson I (Automotive Service Technician) Field ServiceStep 1Journeyperson I (Automotive Service Technician) Field ServicePay Schedule · p. 116 | $47.44 |
| Journeyperson I (Automotive Service Technician) Field ServiceStep 2Journeyperson I (Automotive Service Technician) Field ServicePay Schedule · p. 116 | $50.26 |
| Journeyperson I (Automotive Service Technician) Field ServiceStep 3Journeyperson I (Automotive Service Technician) Field ServicePay Schedule · p. 116 | $52.79 |
| Journeyperson I Electro Mechanic LRTStep 1Journeyperson I Electro Mechanic LRTPay Schedule · p. 116 | $50.23 |
| Journeyperson I Electro Mechanic LRTStep 2Journeyperson I Electro Mechanic LRTPay Schedule · p. 116 | $53.24 |
| Journeyperson I Electro Mechanic LRTStep 3Journeyperson I Electro Mechanic LRTPay Schedule · p. 116 | $56.22 |
| Journeyperson I (Heavy Equipment Technician)Step 1Journeyperson I (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $46.94 |
| Journeyperson I (Heavy Equipment Technician)Step 2Journeyperson I (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $49.76 |
| Journeyperson I (Heavy Equipment Technician)Step 3Journeyperson I (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $52.54 |
| Journeyperson I (Heavy Equipment Technician – Auxiliary Technician)Step 1Journeyperson I (Heavy Equipment Technician – Auxiliary Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $46.94 |
| Journeyperson I (Heavy Equipment Technician – Auxiliary Technician)Step 2Journeyperson I (Heavy Equipment Technician – Auxiliary Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $49.76 |
| Journeyperson I (Heavy Equipment Technician – Auxiliary Technician)Step 3Journeyperson I (Heavy Equipment Technician – Auxiliary Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $52.54 |
| Journeyperson I (Truck & Transport Technician)Step 1Journeyperson I (Truck & Transport Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $46.94 |
| Journeyperson I (Truck & Transport Technician)Step 2Journeyperson I (Truck & Transport Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $49.76 |
| Journeyperson I (Truck & Transport Technician)Step 3Journeyperson I (Truck & Transport Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 116 | $52.54 |
| Journeyperson I MachinistStep 1Journeyperson I MachinistPay Schedule · p. 117 | $46.94 |
| Journeyperson I MachinistStep 2Journeyperson I MachinistPay Schedule · p. 117 | $49.76 |
| Journeyperson I MachinistStep 3Journeyperson I MachinistPay Schedule · p. 117 | $52.54 |
| Journeyperson I MillwrightStep 1Journeyperson I MillwrightPay Schedule · p. 117 | $46.94 |
| Journeyperson I MillwrightStep 2Journeyperson I MillwrightPay Schedule · p. 117 | $49.76 |
| Journeyperson I MillwrightStep 3Journeyperson I MillwrightPay Schedule · p. 117 | $52.54 |
| Journeyperson I PainterStep 1Journeyperson I PainterPay Schedule · p. 117 | $42.70 |
| Journeyperson I PainterStep 2Journeyperson I PainterPay Schedule · p. 117 | $45.24 |
| Journeyperson I PainterStep 3Journeyperson I PainterPay Schedule · p. 117 | $47.78 |
| Journeyperson I (Parts Technician)Step 1Journeyperson I (Parts Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $44.59 |
| Journeyperson I (Parts Technician)Step 2Journeyperson I (Parts Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $47.26 |
| Journeyperson I (Parts Technician)Step 3Journeyperson I (Parts Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $49.91 |
| Journeyperson I PipefitterStep 1Journeyperson I PipefitterPay Schedule · p. 117 | $46.94 |
| Journeyperson I PipefitterStep 2Journeyperson I PipefitterPay Schedule · p. 117 | $49.76 |
| Journeyperson I PipefitterStep 3Journeyperson I PipefitterPay Schedule · p. 117 | $52.54 |
| Journeyperson I Plumber/GasfitterStep 1Journeyperson I Plumber/GasfitterPay Schedule · p. 117 | $46.94 |
| Journeyperson I Plumber/GasfitterStep 2Journeyperson I Plumber/GasfitterPay Schedule · p. 117 | $49.76 |
| Journeyperson I Plumber/GasfitterStep 3Journeyperson I Plumber/GasfitterPay Schedule · p. 117 | $52.54 |
| Journeyperson I WelderStep 1Journeyperson I WelderPay Schedule · p. 117 | $46.94 |
| Journeyperson I WelderStep 2Journeyperson I WelderPay Schedule · p. 117 | $49.76 |
| Journeyperson I WelderStep 3Journeyperson I WelderPay Schedule · p. 117 | $52.54 |
| Maintenance – Journeyperson II | |
| Journeyperson II (Auto Body Technician)Step 1Journeyperson II (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $49.29 |
| Journeyperson II (Auto Body Technician)Step 2Journeyperson II (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $52.25 |
| Journeyperson II (Auto Body Technician)Step 3Journeyperson II (Auto Body Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $55.17 |
| Journeyperson II (Automotive Service Technician)Step 1Journeyperson II (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $49.29 |
| Journeyperson II (Automotive Service Technician)Step 2Journeyperson II (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $52.25 |
| Journeyperson II (Automotive Service Technician)Step 3Journeyperson II (Automotive Service Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $55.17 |
| Journeyperson II Electro Mechanic LRTStep 1Journeyperson II Electro Mechanic LRTPay Schedule · p. 117 | $52.74 |
| Journeyperson II Electro Mechanic LRTStep 2Journeyperson II Electro Mechanic LRTPay Schedule · p. 117 | $55.90 |
| Journeyperson II Electro Mechanic LRTStep 3Journeyperson II Electro Mechanic LRTPay Schedule · p. 117 | $59.03 |
| Journeyperson II (Heavy Equipment Technician)Step 1Journeyperson II (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $49.29 |
| Journeyperson II (Heavy Equipment Technician)Step 2Journeyperson II (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $52.25 |
| Journeyperson II (Heavy Equipment Technician)Step 3Journeyperson II (Heavy Equipment Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $55.17 |
| Journeyperson II (Truck & Transport Technician)Step 1Journeyperson II (Truck & Transport Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $49.29 |
| Journeyperson II (Truck & Transport Technician)Step 2Journeyperson II (Truck & Transport Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $52.25 |
| Journeyperson II (Truck & Transport Technician)Step 3Journeyperson II (Truck & Transport Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 117 | $55.17 |
| Journeyperson II MachinistStep 1Journeyperson II MachinistPay Schedule · p. 117 | $49.29 |
| Journeyperson II MachinistStep 2Journeyperson II MachinistPay Schedule · p. 117 | $52.25 |
| Journeyperson II MachinistStep 3Journeyperson II MachinistPay Schedule · p. 117 | $55.17 |
| Journeyperson II PainterStep 1Journeyperson II PainterPay Schedule · p. 117 | $44.84 |
| Journeyperson II PainterStep 2Journeyperson II PainterPay Schedule · p. 117 | $47.50 |
| Journeyperson II PainterStep 3Journeyperson II PainterPay Schedule · p. 117 | $50.18 |
| Journeyperson II (Parts Technician)Step 1Journeyperson II (Parts Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 118 | $48.16 |
| Journeyperson II (Parts Technician)Step 2Journeyperson II (Parts Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 118 | $51.05 |
| Journeyperson II (Parts Technician)Step 3Journeyperson II (Parts Technician)Pay Schedule · p. 118 | $53.90 |
| Maintenance | |
| Equipment MaintainerStep 1Equipment MaintainerPay Schedule · p. 118 | $40.49 |
| Equipment MaintainerStep 2Equipment MaintainerPay Schedule · p. 118 | $42.94 |
| Equipment MaintainerStep 3Equipment MaintainerPay Schedule · p. 118 | $45.39 |
| Plant Maintainer 1Step 1Plant Maintainer 1Step 1 rises less than the other steps; these are the rates printed in the schedule.Pay Schedule · p. 118 | $36.88 |
| Plant Maintainer 1Step 2Plant Maintainer 1Pay Schedule · p. 118 | $42.94 |
| Plant Maintainer 1Step 3Plant Maintainer 1Pay Schedule · p. 118 | $45.39 |
| Plant Maintainer 2Step 1Plant Maintainer 2Pay Schedule · p. 118 | $42.52 |
| Plant Maintainer 2Step 2Plant Maintainer 2Pay Schedule · p. 118 | $45.09 |
| Plant Maintainer 2Step 3Plant Maintainer 2Pay Schedule · p. 118 | $47.66 |
| Trainee Electro MechanicStep 1Trainee Electro MechanicPay Schedule · p. 118 | $46.94 |
| Trainee Electro MechanicStep 2Trainee Electro MechanicPay Schedule · p. 118 | $49.76 |
| Trainee Electro MechanicStep 3Trainee Electro MechanicPay Schedule · p. 118 | $52.54 |
Select a rate to estimate take-home pay with the 2026 calculator.
Premiums & new-hire rates
| Shift differential, maintenance (straight shift mostly between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.)410.01 · p. 72 | +$1.10/h |
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Original agreement
The full 202-page agreement is published by City of Calgary – Union agreements and associations.
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