Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Facility Manager with Facilities Maintenance and Engineering for the Royal Alexandra Hospital, and working under the general direction of the Structural Lead Hand, the Locksmith is responsible for all aspects of the key control program. The incumbent will support and update the hospital “master” hierarchy and retention of the secure integrity thereof, cutting, logging and secure distribution of authorized keys, service, repair and/or replacement of mechanical and electronic locks (keyed and keyless) and associated hardware, identification and correction of access control concerns. Work is performed in accordance with existing key control policies and procedures. The primary location will be at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, additionally supporting the neighboring Glenrose and Norwood sites as operationally required. If an event unfolds, this person may be asked to work at other sites within the zone. Potential multi-site duties as directed by FM&E Director or Manager.
Description:
As a Locksmith, you will perform a wide variety of journey level locksmith duties associated with installation, maintenance, upgrade and repair of all door hardware and lock systems. You will create, control and maintain the key control program in accordance with building codes, blueprints, standards and practices.
Transition Company: Health Shared Services Classification: Locksmith Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Facilities Maintenance & Engineering Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Multisite FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 31-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $37.58 Maximum Salary: $41.56 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Journeyperson Locksmith Certificate from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Grade 12 Diploma. Experience in the Locksmith field. Must have patience, attention to detail and strong mechanical aptitude. Must be able to work in a hospital environment and work around traumatic events that occur in a hospital setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience within a hospital environment would be an asset. Previous related maintenance experience in an industrial or institutional setting is an asset. Experience working with electronic door controls would be an asset.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain the hospital key control program, including the master key hierarchy, authorized key cutting, logging, and secure distribution. Install, maintain, upgrade, and repair mechanical and electronic locks and door hardware, and identify and address access control concerns across assigned hospital sites.
Requirements
Requires an accredited Journeyperson Locksmith Certificate from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training, a Grade 12 diploma, and experience in the locksmith field. Candidates must demonstrate patience, attention to detail, and strong mechanical aptitude, and be able to work in a hospital environment that may involve traumatic events.
Skills
- Key Control
- Locksmithing
- Mechanical Lock Repair
- Electronic Lock Repair
- Door Hardware Installation
- Access Control
- Key Cutting
- Secure Key Distribution
- Lock Maintenance
- Lock System Upgrades
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Building Code Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Mechanical Aptitude
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Engineering
- Healthcare
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
- Key Control Program
- Master Key Hierarchy
- Key Cutting
- Key Logging
- Secure Key Distribution
- Mechanical Locks
- Electronic Locks
- Keyed Locks
- Keyless Locks
- Door Hardware
- Access Control
- Building Codes
- Blueprints
- Lock Installation
- Lock Maintenance
- Lock Repair
- Lock System Upgrades
- Facilities Maintenance
- Hospital Environment
- Institutional Maintenance
- Industrial Maintenance
