Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager and Lead Hand, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, the Electrician uses precedent and judgment in determining work methods in accordance with accepted codes, standards, regulations and procedures under limited supervision. The Electrician performs a variety of highly skilled electrical maintenance and repairs of a complex nature requiring use of schematics, blueprints and specialized test equipment. Position responsibilities include lay out, assembly, installation and maintenance of electrical systems and related equipment. Will be required to rotate on-call responsibilities. This position may be required to work at other hospital sites within the Edmonton Zone (including rural). These sites include Alberta Hospital Edmonton, Sturgeon Community Hospital, Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, Strathcona Community Hospital / CASA, Northeast Community Health Centre, Henwood Treatment Centre, Leduc Community Hospital, Devon General Hospital, Westview Health Centre, Food Services Centre and Central Production North. Rotating shifts including weekends.
Description:
As an Electrician, you will work in accordance with the accepted codes, standards, regulations and procedures. Under minimal supervision, the electrician performs a variety of highly skilled electrical maintenance and repairs of a complex nature requiring use of schematics, blue prints and specialized test equipment.
Transition Company: Health Shared Services Classification: Electrician Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Facilities Maintenance and Engineering Primary Location: Central Production North Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $46.94 Maximum Salary: $50.67 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Journeyperson Electrician Certificate with Red Seal from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Must hold a valid Class 5 Alberta Operator's Licence.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by related technical courses. Minimum of five years’ experience as a Journeyperson Electrician is required. Courses and considerable experience with operation of High Voltage Distribution Systems. Experience with operation and maintenance of 600 volt Distribution systems. Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of hospital equipment. Experience with addressable Fire Alarm systems. Experience with the operation and maintenance of Emergency Generation systems. Ability to read / interpret blueprint manufacturers specifications, drawings and schematics. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to comprehend and utilize a computerized maintenance system. Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.). Must be able to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and written.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior mechanical experience in assembly and repair of equipment. Prior knowledge and use of precision measuring equipment. Proficient with computer based preventative maintenance software. Proficient troubleshooting skills. Excellent customer service skills. Prior PLC experience is considered an asset. Prior Electronics experience is considered an asset.
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Responsibilities
Install, assemble, lay out, maintain, and repair electrical systems and related equipment, including complex work requiring schematics, blueprints, and specialized test equipment. Follow applicable codes and procedures while supporting facility operations across hospital sites, including rotating shifts and on-call coverage.
Requirements
Requires an Alberta Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician certificate, a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence, Grade 12 or equivalent, and at least five years of journeyperson experience. Candidates must have substantial experience with high-voltage and 600-volt distribution, hospital equipment, fire alarm and emergency generation systems, and be able to interpret technical drawings and use computerized maintenance tools.
Skills
- Electrical Maintenance
- Electrical Repairs
- High-Voltage Distribution Systems
- 600-Volt Distribution Systems
- Hospital Equipment Troubleshooting
- Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
- Emergency Generation Systems
- Blueprint and Schematic Interpretation
- Specialized Test Equipment
- Computerized Maintenance Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Preventive Maintenance Software
- Troubleshooting
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- PLC Experience
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Engineering
- Healthcare
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Journeyperson Electrician
- Red Seal
- Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
- Electrical Systems
- Electrical Maintenance
- High-Voltage Distribution
- 600-Volt Distribution
- Hospital Equipment
- Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
- Emergency Generation Systems
- Blueprints
- Schematics
- Specialized Test Equipment
- Microsoft Office
- Preventive Maintenance Software
- PLC
- Electronics
- Precision Measuring Equipment
- Electrical Codes and Standards
- Class 5 Alberta Operator's Licence
- Facilities Maintenance
- Engineering
- On-Call Rotation
- Rotating Shifts
