Electrotechnician

Electrotechnician – University of Ottawa

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Reporting to the Electrical Manager, the Electrotechnician installs, maintains and repairs the different parts of electrical equipment and systems on the campus, offering exceptional service to the University's community and ensuring the preservation or improvement of users' comfort level.

• Perform all duties permitted by the electrical technician trade while complying with applicable laws and codes.
• Respond to electrical maintenance requests from the team lead, following calls lodged at the Call Center.
• Analyze, identify and propose the necessary corrective measures to the operating teams of the engineering sector and other sectors to maximize the efficiency and safety of the electrical equipment.
• Analyze, identify and correct the causes of breakdowns of complex systems and/or equipment.
• Communicate with customers to inform them and ensure client satisfaction.

• Practical and theoretical knowledge and college diploma in the electrical field.
• Electrical worker Ontario license would be an asset.
• Certificate in Fire Panels (CFAA) would be an asset.
• Experience in using computer systems such as service management software, Excel and Word.
• Knowledge and experience related to applicable municipal, provincial and federal codes, the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and other laws and regulations that apply to the position.
• Valid driving licence.
• Experience and skills in interpersonal relations, communication and customer service.
• Bilingualism, oral and written, an asset.

Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events to realize an objective or project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.

Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Shows availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever possible.

Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs, anticipating and identifying client needs and finding solutions.

Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other team members to reach common goals. Accept and give constructive feedback. Adjust own behaviour to help team success.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier‑free work environment. It also commits to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact h to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

• Job Type: Employee
• Duration (for fixed‑term jobs): N/A
• Job Family:
  Maintenance and Operations
• # of Open Positions: 1
• Faculty / Service – Department:
  Electrical
• Campus:
  Main Campus
• Union Affiliation: IUOE/772B – Employees of the trades, grounds and transportation
• Date Posted: 2025/12/08
• Applications must be received BEFORE 2026/01/09
• Hours per week: 40
• Salary Grade:
  Technician 3 – Electricity – 772B
• Salary Range: $36.91 – $46.93 per year (may increase up to $49.47 per year based on seniority)
• Benefits:
  Medical, vision & dental, vacation, a defined‑benefit pension plan and eligibility to the Tuition Fee Financial Support Program.

Note: If this is a union position, the hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can  to find out more.

Front‑line language proficiency: Selected candidates must be rated at Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral and reading comprehension in their second official language.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid‑19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid‑19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.