Electrical Technician or Technologist – Protection & Control (P&C)

CIMA+; Saguenay; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking an Electrical Technician in Protection & Control to engage in designing protection systems and collaborating on renewable energy projects for Hydro-Québec. This role offers a hybrid work model, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, making it an excellent environment for skill development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Flexible health and dental care benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement savings plan (RRSP) with employer contribution

Flexible work hours in a hybrid work mode

Up to five weeks of vacation

Eleven annual paid holidays plus one personal day off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency in French language, both spoken and written is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design Control and Protection systems using AutoCAD & CAD (E3).
• Prepare project deliverables like detailed drawings and specifications.
• Participate in development of electrical Control and Protection systems.

Skills

Proficiency in French

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

College Diploma (DEC) in Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

As an Electrical Technician in Protection & Control (P&C), you will have the opportunity to participate in the design of high-level diagrams, develop protection philosophies, and contribute to large-scale electrical energy projects. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment and develop your skills by collaborating with experienced professionals, particularly on renewable projects related to substations and hydroelectric plants for our client Hydro-Québec. We offer a flexible hybrid work model, allowing you to work from home and from our Saguenay office.

Main Responsibilities

• Design Control and Protection systems using 2D software (AutoCAD) & CAD (E3)
• Prepare project deliverables, including detailed drawings, electrical diagrams, layouts, equipment sizing, etc.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians in executing technical tasks
• Prepare plans, drawings, and calculations based on provided specifications
• Participate in the development of electrical Control and Protection systems, including single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, three-wire diagrams, protection and control diagrams, wiring drawings, device connection diagrams, assembly plans, material lists, and specifications for the manufacturing and installation of control and protection panels on site
• Participate in the development of AC and DC power systems, including single-line diagrams, AC and DC load calculations, distribution diagrams, charger connections, battery connections, inverters, etc.
• Participate in site surveys (substations and power plants)
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines: equipment, civil, mechanical, and building to develop optimized and advanced design solutions for substations and power plants
• Opportunity to perform occasional on-site work when the opportunity arises (commissioning or monitoring).
  
  

Qualifications

• College Diploma (DEC) in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Basic proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Proficiency in French, both spoken and written
  
  

In addition to financial compensation, CIMA+ offers:

• Comprehensive benefits from day one for permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Flexible health and dental care benefits to meet your family’s needs
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• Access to physical, financial, mental, social, and environmental well-being services
• A retirement savings plan (RRSP) with employer contribution
• An annual opportunity to purchase company shares, as the company is employee-owned
• A 37.5-hour workweek with the possibility to bank or be paid for overtime (for hourly employees)
• Flexible work hours in a hybrid work mode
• A work-life balance policy across Canada
• Up to five (5) weeks of vacation depending on relevant years of experience
• Eleven (11) annual paid holidays plus one personal day off
• A candidate referral program
• Corporate discounts on home and auto insurance, gym memberships, technology, mortgages, and more
• Local and national mentorship programs
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills
  
  

For more information on this career opportunity please contact Salma Ouaar

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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