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Vancouver Airport Authority

Electrician

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary Range : $80,817 to $105,629 per annum, based on 40-hour work week. · Full-time

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Pay: Salary Range : $80,817 to $105,629 per annum, based on 40-hour work week.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Facilities Maintenance plays an integral part in the continued success and future vision of the Vancouver Airport Authority.

Position Overview

We have a permanent full-time Electrician position available in our Facilities Maintenance Department. This role works as a member of a cross functional team, and the successful candidate will perform all aspects of preventative and corrective maintenance on various systems within the Airport Authority buildings and assets.

Key Responsibilities Include

Repairing and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment including
- Generator sets
- Lighting systems
- Passenger loading bridges
- Switchgear and transformers
- UPSs
- Automatic Microcomputer and PLC control systems
- Airfield lighting
- Multiple HMI Systems including Fire Alarm, General Alarm, etc
- Frequency Drives, Soft Starts
- Electrical infrastructure from 69kv to 120V
- HVAC controls
- Ground Fault protection system

Key Qualifications Include

Three years of recent related experience, supplemented by a BC Trade Qualification as an Electrician.
Demonstrated ability to make safety a top priority
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently, with little supervision
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Proactive and customer focused
Valid BC driver’s license (class 5 or better)

Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. This helps us meet federal language obligations while ensuring a welcoming experience. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.

Shift work is required as the Maintenance Department operates on a 24-hour basis.

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.

Salary Range : $80,817 to $105,629 per annum, based on 40-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications, and internal equity. At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits

Who We Are

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at careers@yvr.ca.

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Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems across airport buildings and assets. Repair and maintain equipment and infrastructure including generators, lighting, passenger loading bridges, control systems, airfield lighting, HVAC controls, and electrical distribution systems.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of recent related experience and a BC Trade Qualification as an Electrician. Candidates must prioritize safety, demonstrate strong troubleshooting and communication skills, work effectively independently and in a team, and hold a valid Class 5 or better BC driver's license.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Analytical Skills
Safety
Teamwork
Independent Work
Communication
Customer Focus
Generator Maintenance
Lighting Systems
Switchgear and Transformers
PLC Control Systems
HVAC Controls
Electrical Infrastructure

Benefits

Vacation Days
Health Benefits
Retirement Savings Matching
Wellness Programs
Community Engagement
Commuting Support

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Electrician
Facilities Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Electrical Equipment
Mechanical Equipment
Generator Sets
Lighting Systems
Passenger Loading Bridges
Switchgear
Transformers
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Microcomputer Control Systems
PLC Control Systems
Airfield Lighting
Human-Machine Interfaces
Fire Alarm Systems
General Alarm Systems
Frequency Drives
Soft Starters
Electrical Infrastructure
69 kV
120 V
HVAC Controls
Ground Fault Protection
BC Trade Qualification
Class 5 Driver's License
Shift Work
Airport Operations

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