The Alberta Teachers’ Association
invites applications for
Tradesperson (Electrician and HVAC/Plumbing)
Permanent Full-Time Position
Work location: Barnett House (11010 142 Street NW), Edmonton
As the professional organization of Alberta teachers, the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) promotes and advances public education, supports teachers’ professional practice and serves as the advocate for its members. The ATA is proud to retain our status as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for consecutive years. We offer the following:
- A 35-hour work week, a minimum of three weeks of paid vacation, and multiple additional categories of paid time off to support work/life balance
- A competitive annual salary range of $85,521 to $90,057, based on experience
- A generous defined benefit pension plan (LAPP), with the potential to transfer prior pensionable service
- A full range of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits for you and your eligible family members
- Access to a variety of workplace amenities, including free on-site parking, gym, outdoor patio, cafeteria, library and multifaith/quiet spaces
The Opportunity
Working within the scope of their trade to provide electrical, mechanical, plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning expertise, the tradesperson, in collaboration with Building staff, helps to maintain a clean and safe work environment at Barnett House. Reporting to the Building and Facilities Operations Manager, the incumbent maintains the building’s electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems and equipment within their scope of ticketed education and helps other building staff and contractors undertake general repairs. Both preventive and responsive building maintenance are responsibilities of this position in order to keep the building functioning to all applicable codes and regulations. Specific responsibilities include the following:
- Performing scheduled preventive and general maintenance on the mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems, including monitoring panels and circuitry
- Reviewing blueprints and specifications, ensuring that drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use
- Constructing, installing and replacing electrical control panels, rough-in and finish wiring, and control systems in compliance with the NEC, NESC, NFPA and the UFC
- Installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC control circuits for motors and control devices
- Maintaining a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance and repair techniques
- Advising on feasibility of repairs and related cost estimates and arranging for vendor quotes if required
- Ordering speciality parts and supplies as required to complete assigned tasks
- Testing repaired equipment to ensure performance specifications
- Helping with the daily maintenance of the environmental, mechanical and electrical systems, including the heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, distribution and lighting systems.
- Providing technical advice and information on code-related issues regarding building systems and monitoring programs
- Collaborating and communicating with other building staff regarding assignments
- Backing up other building staff as assigned and assisting with work overload as needed
- Opening and locking entrances and setting building security alarms
- Managing the inventory of keys and keeping a list of staff who have been assigned keys
- Reporting, recording and responding to safety concerns and emergencies and acting as emergency warden as assigned
- Following work safety practices and procedures, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment related to the position
- Keeping detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
- Participating in on-call rotation to address site emergencies after hours and on weekends
- Providing technical assistance/emergency response for building systems in existing facilities
- Reporting, recording and responding to safety concerns and emergencies that are created by or may impact the systems that operate the building
- Complying with all occupational health and safety legislation, guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and practices
Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12
- A journeyman ticket as related to the position (Red Seal designation preferred)
- A Class 5 driver’s licence
- A Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System certificate
- Minimum five years of experience as a tradesperson operating and maintaining large-scale buildings
- Strong skills in reading and interpretation of electrical, mechanical schematics/logic drawings
- The ability to work in conditions such as confined spaces, heights, dust and extreme temperatures
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the position (ie, be able to work a significant portion of time, climb ladders, work in awkward positions, lift or move heavy material or equipment, work in hot or dirty environments and respond promptly on foot to building emergencies)
- A proven safety record, including the ability to follow safety procedures, work with limited supervision and respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies and situations in which safety is an issue
- Good communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational and time-management skills
- Availability for on-call rotation
How to apply: Applications can be emailed to careers@ata.ab.ca by 4 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
As an employer, the ATA aims to reflect and respond to the diversity of our membership, staff and the public. To help us better serve our members across the province, diverse applicants or candidates who speak more than one language are encouraged to identify these assets in their employment application.
The Alberta Teachers’ Association thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
