Electrical Supervisor: Lead Trades, Fire-Safety & Systems

Mobilize Jobs; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Vacation time (3–6 weeks)

Tuition waiver at UBC

Employee discounts

Job summary

UBC Student Housing and Community Services is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead a skilled trades crew and manage electrical and fire-protection systems across residential campuses. The role combines hands-on work with supervision, safety oversight, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has journeyperson status and an active FSR certification, plus at least five years of related experience and a BC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related experience.
• Current knowledge of electrical and safety codes, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Able to work independently, communicate effectively with trades staff and stakeholders, and work various shifts including emergency response at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a skilled trades crew: organize and allocate work, supervise employees, and help train workers and apprentices.
• Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of low- and high-voltage equipment and systems.
• Test and repair fire-protection and life-safety systems, ensuring work meets applicable codes and requirements.
• Serve as the Electrical Field Safety Representative (FSR) for SHCS buildings: support compliance with provincial safety legislation, conduct inspections, and sign permits as required.
• Prepare cost estimates, order materials, and maintain records for timekeeping, costing, tools, equipment, work assignments, and inspections.
• Respond to on-site issues and emergencies, including trouble calls outside normal working hours.
• Attend training and workshops to stay current on electrical codes, safety requirements, and industry practices

Skills

Electrical experience

Team leadership

Communication

Emergency response

Education

Journeyperson B Ticket Electrician

Field Safety Representative (FSR) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UBC Student Housing and Community Services is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead a skilled trades crew and manage electrical and fire-protection systems across residential campuses. The role combines hands-on work with supervision, safety oversight, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has journeyperson status and an active FSR certification, plus at least five years of related experience and a BC driver’s license.