Trades - Electrician

Job Category

CUPE 116

CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 3 - Electrician

Trades 3 - Electrician

Electrical Trades | Electrical | Building Operations | Facilities

$7,487.00 - $8,028.00 CAD Monthly

July 20, 2026

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Ongoing

This position is an afternoon shift role, working either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday, with scheduled hours of 3:15 p.m. to 1:12 a.m. Candidates must be available and willing to work these hours on a regular basis.

Reports to Head Electrician, Trades Section, Building Operations.

Under general supervision, performs skilled work at the journey person level in preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, diagnostic repair, alterations and installations of electrical, electro‑mechanical, control and communications systems and equipment.

• Performs duties normally required in the electrical trade such as preventive and breakdown maintenance, trouble‑shooting, repair, calibration and installation as an Instrumentation and Controls Electrician across the university campus.
• Works from oral and written instructions from immediate supervisor(s). Performs all duties as instructed in compliance with applicable regulatory codes and regulations and in accordance with work orders, drawings, documents and time schedules.
• Responds to Trouble Calls and emergencies, both during and outside normal work hours, along with correcting electrical deficiencies brought forward by tenants through the service request program. Must have demonstrated experience in good client relationship skills.
• Provides accurate and complete information on the status of equipment and systems when completing time cards, work orders, preventative maintenance reports and test‑inspection reports. Maintains concise record management for the department as approved by supervisor(s). Creates and submits as‑build documentation once each work task is complete.
• Ensures that the workplace is clean and safe while following safe work practices.
• Communicates with customers, tenants, managers and coworkers as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service. Solid verbal and written communication skills are mandatory.
• Must continually improve operation of new and existing equipment.
• Responsible for work being completed in accordance with requirements and specifications.
• Responsible for the correct use and safe keeping of assigned vehicle, materials, tools and equipment used in the execution of the work performed.
• Keeps current with trade maintenance concepts, technology, theory and maintain familiarity with manufacturer(s) and regulatory maintenance requirements.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.
• Ensures personal protective equipment is used at all times where required.
• Ensures compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety legislation, guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and practices. Responsible for performing the work in the safest manner possible.

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, distribution equipment, appliances, apparatus, fixtures or other components, using hand tools, power tools and various test instruments, to ensure compatibility and safety of the electrical system.
• Diagnose causes of electrical distribution and electrical problems or failures in assigned systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems to be repaired.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Install, maintain, repair and test hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair electrical drive systems, automation systems and equipment, robotic systems and electronic control systems and devices as well as microprocessor‑based (PLC) systems.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot emergency stand‑by systems, heating, ventilation and climate control systems.
• Calibrate instrumentation devices using specialized test equipment and software.
• Install and maintain, repair automated equipment and robotic systems.

Work is performed within prescribed and accepted trade standards, in accordance with job re