Electrician

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools - School District 68; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Nanaimo seeks a skilled Electrician to join their maintenance team. The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems to ensure safety and efficiency across school facilities. Applicants must have a Red Seal Trade Certification and experience at the journeyman level. This is a full-time position with mainly afternoon shifts. A competitive wage of $36.78 per hour is offered along with benefits.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and pension package

Qualifications

• Completion of the B.C. Apprenticeship Program is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is essential.
• Physical capability to perform job duties is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical systems across schools.
• Modify existing electrical distribution systems as required.
• Design projects and prepare cost estimates.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Project design

Education

Red Seal Trade Certification for Electrician

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Computer network wiring tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrician to join our school district’s maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems across our schools and facilities. Your expertise in electrical systems will help ensure a safe, efficient, and functional environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Upgrades and modifies existing electrical distribution systems and installs new systems as required.
• Repairs, alters, installs and systematically maintains electronic and micro processor-driven systems such as fire alarm, security alarm, lighting and control system and conducts periodic testing, reporting as required.
• Installs computer network wiring.
• Installs and maintains motors, motorized equipment and associated controls, power tools, appliances and other electrical equipment.
• Installs and maintains electrical heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and the power and control aspects of other HVAC systems.
• Designs projects, reads and interprets drawings and specifications and prepares cost estimates.
• Directs, assists and liaises with employees, contractors, regulatory agencies and other trades, as required.
• May on occasion be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Your Education and Experience

• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Successful completion of the B.C. Apprenticeship Program and a valid Provincial/Interprovincial Red Seal Trade Certification for Electrician.
• Two years related experience at the journeyman level.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical capability to perform the job duties.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License.
• Competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to this trade.

Assignment and Compensation

Assignment - Full time, commencing July 2025. Work is primarily afternoon shift while school is in session, and day shift on scheduled school breaks or on certain project-based work. Hours are 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Wage: $36.78 per hr. with a competitive benefit and pension package.

How To Apply

Please submit your application by clicking the Apply now button next to the job details.

Applications should include a cover letter, resume and any applicable certificates and trade tickets.

We wish to thank all applicants who have applied to the posting, however only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.