Electrician

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution that values innovation and creativity! As an Electrician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing electrical systems across the campus, ensuring safety and efficiency in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will be vital in troubleshooting complex issues, conducting preventative maintenance, and upgrading systems to modern standards. With a competitive compensation package and a strong commitment to employee well-being, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community while advancing your career. If you're passionate about electrical systems and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

15 Days Vacation

Health Care Spending Account

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Free Learning Courses

Wellness Programs

Complimentary Fitness Centre Membership

Qualifications

• Valid Trades Qualification or Interprovincial Trades Ticket required.
• 2+ years general trades experience in the building trades industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues on various electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical Systems Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint Reading

Customer Service

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

Trades Qualification

Technical Education in Building Trades

Tools

Electrical Tools and Equipment

Mobile Man Lift Machinery

Job description

At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported, and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s Administrative Services-Facilities department is seeking three (3) regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Electricians. This position carries out planned and emergency maintenance, repair, and installation of institute electrical systems which include fire alarms, communications, signaling and timekeeping systems, emergency lighting, standby power systems, and instructional equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responding to trouble calls, and taking corrective action; this includes troubleshooting problems on a wide variety of systems. The problems are sometimes difficult to identify, solutions are not standard, and many are emergency calls. Priorities are established by assessing the impact on property and public safety.
• Establishing priorities and requirements for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Plan, including items that need to be inspected and maintained for regulatory reasons.
• Conducting preventative maintenance on multiple systems which are interconnected, as per the PM Plan; duties include printing off daily schedule, inspecting, identifying deficiencies, and taking corrective action.
• Estimating labour and materials for renovations, upgrades, and projects, including reviewing project drawings, sketches, and specifications and making recommendations for improvements.
• Communicating with individuals from a variety of departments within BCIT, and external contractors brought in to work on systems, including working with difficult or upset clients, describing problems and explaining the interrelation of complex systems.
• Continually learning about advances in system and equipment design, advancing technology through communicating with local suppliers, on-the-job training, adapting older systems to work with new components and parts.
• Staying current on new technology and regulatory requirements including changes to standards and codes related to the profession.
• Upgrading existing systems to more modern and efficient options.
• Preparing drawing, sketches, layout diagrams, and estimates for internal projects and work required.
• Adhering to and promoting safety standards required by regulatory bodies consistent with the assigned work.
• Maintaining an inventory of electrical supplies.
• Preparing work orders and purchase requisitions; maintaining records of work performed and completing work control forms.
• Coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to ensure adherence to established standards.
• Making recommendations and suggestions for improvement to Program Coordinators on various building projects on campus.
• Maintaining electrical systems such as electric circuits, wiring, conduits, switch gear, electrical motors and controls, electrical appliances, lighting equipment and fixtures, fuses, circuit breakers, and panels.
• Performing minor cutting, drilling, and patching of building fabric and structure.
• Maintaining fire alarm and communication systems by: performing routine inspections; installing new components; identifying, isolating, and repairing faults; participating in monthly fire alarm tests; and preparing and updating procedures relating to alarm systems.
• Maintaining and repairing the electrical components of instructional equipment such as shears, welding machines, saws, power rollers, drill presses, overhead cranes, pipe bevellers, pipe cutting machines, thickness planers, jointers, doweling machines, diesel motor and electrical test bench equipment, lathes, boring machines, milling machines, CNC machines, and heat treatment equipment.
• Operating and working on mobile man lift machinery.
• Recording meter reading of power distribution and emergency lighting systems.
• Holding electrical permit on behalf of Institute.
• Undertakes related duties, as assigned consistent with the job grade of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Trades Qualification or an Interprovincial Trades Ticket (Journey person status) plus technical education and/or certifications in the relevant building trades industry; plus two (2) years general trades experience plus up to four (4) years current relevant experience in the building trades industry.
• Ability to assess blueprints and make recommendations for specific trade requirements is an asset.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve related issues in conjunction with the assigned level of skill, ability, and education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to maintain top quality customer service standards.
• Willingness to maintain currency in the field and learn on the job is essential.
• Basic computer training and experience is required.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us:

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of fifteen days of vacation prorated per year
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $325 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range

Salary Grade 9, Step 4: $71,964 per annum.

Additional Salary Information

External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.