Safety Technician & Electrician; Journeyman

Life Safety Technician & Electrician (Journeyman)
Open To:  Open Competition

Job Location:

Facilities Services, 97 Ferndale Drive Barrie

Position Type/

Hours:

Full‑Time Permanent; 0.5 Life Safety Technician, 0.5 Electrician. Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, 40 hours weekly

Annual Compensation:  $32.86 to $34.85 per hour, as per Collective Agreement

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Facilities Systems Maintenance, the Life Safety Technician/Electrician’s primary responsibility is for the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical distribution systems including electrical, electronic and electrical‑mechanical equipment, as well as the installation and verification of life safety systems devices in accordance with Board policies and procedures, relevant regulations, codes and best practices in a safe and effective manner.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum Licensed 309 A Journeyman Electrician – Construction and Maintenance

Valid CFAA Technician Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year (employer supported training if do not currently have certification)

1 to 3 years previous related and/or on the job experience in an electrical maintenance capacity for facility power supply, distribution, and lighting up to at least 600V in a commercial/industrial setting, as well as security/alarm systems and panels, P.A. systems, and emergency lighting

Ability to troubleshoot and improve installed electrical equipment/infrastructure

Ability to install/replace electrical equipment/infrastructure.

Ability to utilize drawings, electrical schematics, and documents as part of performing work.

Experience using electronic Work Management Systems (CMMS, Work Order System, etc.) for documentation of work performed and data collection.

Ability to use computers and electronic devices for communication and documentation.

Must be compliant with health and safety guidelines

Knowledge of Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Industrial Establishments

Good interpersonal skills in dealing with adolescents and the general public.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Valid Ontario Driver's License, Class G with clean abstract

Standard First Aid Certification, CPR certification

Interested candidates must forward, in confidence, a cover letter, resume and supporting documentation by May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request.

As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC).

THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $32.86-$34.85 per hour

Work Location:

In person

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