Electrician

Dalhousie University; Truro; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalhousie University, located in Halifax with an agricultural campus in Truro, seeks an experienced electrician to perform electrical work across campus facilities. The role requires hands-on installation, maintenance and safety compliance in a university setting.

The successful candidate will install data wiring, fire alarm systems, and electrical conduits while following Canadian Electrical Code and OHSA.

Qualifications

• Valid Construction Electrician certificate required; Red Seal designation an asset.
• Completion of certified trades school program preferred.
• Five years journeyperson experience in commercial/institutional settings up to 600 VAC.
• Communication Cabling Specialist certification an asset.
• Experience with addressable and non-addressable fire alarm systems an asset.
• Knowledge of Nova Scotia OHSA and Canadian Electrical Code; follow university rules.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and equipment specs.
• Ability to take direction; reliable and punctual.
• Good communication and organizational skills; willing to overtime.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and maintains electrical devices including motors, panels and VFDs.
• Installs low voltage and data wiring.
• Installs and maintains fire alarm systems.
• Bends, assembles and installs conduits and electrical enclosures.
• Performs preventive maintenance on designated electrical equipment.
• Makes recommendations for upgrades based on economical/professional judgement.
• Complies with Nova Scotia OHSA, Canadian Electrical Code, and university rules.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Reliability and punctuality

Ability to take direction

Team leadership potential

Problem solving

Education

Construction Electrician certificate

Red Seal designation (asset)

Certified trades school program

Tools

Addressable fire alarm experience

Fire alarm systems

Communication cabling tools

Job description

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that's celebrating 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible to perform electrical related work on campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and maintains electrical devices such as but not limited to motors, motor controls, panels, branch circuits and variable speed drives
• Installs low voltage and data wiring
• Installs and maintains fire alarm systems
• Bends, assembles and installs conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks on designated electrical equipment
• Makes recommendations for upgrading electrical systems based on best economical/professional judgement
• Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act, Canadian Electrical Code, as well as University and Government rules and regulations
• Maintains a clean work environment
• Performs other duties as required

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Construction Electrician certificate of qualification as recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Education. Red Seal Designation an asset.
• Completion of certified trades school program preferred
• Five years recent and related journeyperson experience in construction and/or maintenance in a commercial or institutional environment on voltages up to 600 VAC .
• Communication Cabling Specialist certification an asset
• Experience with addressable and non-addressable fire alarm systems an asset
• Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act, Canadian Electrical Code, as well as University and Government rules and regulations
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and equipment specifications
• Ability to take direction
• Reliable and punctual
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Must be willing and able to work overtime and respond to after-hours calls as required
• Ability to work at heights
• Familiarity with microcomputers preferred
• Knowledge of the tools of the trade
• Ability to direct others in a foreperson capacity an asset
• General safety, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lock Out / Tag Out, Arc Flash and WHMIS training an asset

Application Consideration

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity