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Post End Date:
September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE1295 (Employee Group)
About the Role:
The Electrician works on all aspects of the University’s electrical systems, including scheduled maintenance, new construction, and emergency response.
The Electrician will:
Perform routine, scheduled electrical maintenance work, ranging from 24 volts to 13,800 volts, on various related systems such power distribution systems, fire alarm systems, lighting systems and building automation control systems;
Perform troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment, such as medium voltage relay protection systems and associated 125VDC control, normal and emergency power systems, interior/exterior lighting and associated control systems, automated clocks, mechanical system components such as variable frequency drives, and analog/digital BAS control devices;
Act as on-call Electrician (and/or on-call Fire Technician) by responding to priority calls requiring immediate attention, such as fire alarm system de-activation and re-activation, power outage support and issues with electrical equipment;
Perform electrical installation of new equipment, including installing new outlets, new service entrance panels, new light fixtures and lighting control systems, additional fire detection devices and new BAS control devices;
Please note this is a 40 hour per week position.
Key Skills and Experience:
Knowledge of Electrical and Fire codes, legislation, regulations, building operation manuals, operating procedures, safety guidelines, policies, and procedures;
Demonstrated ability to use PC-based software systems such as BAS or computerized energy management system, Lutron Lighting systems, Simplex and Edwards EST# Fire Alarm Systems, and other related software;
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, faculty, students, and visitors within the physical space being maintained;
Preferred or Asset Skills:
Salary and Total Rewards:
This position is included in the CUPE 1295 Union and:
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.
We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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