Electrician

Providence Healthcare; Vancouver; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Vancouver seeks a skilled journeyman Electrician to perform electrical tasks, including installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hospital systems. The role requires effective communication, organizational skills, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. Opportunities for professional growth are available in a state-of-the-art facility.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Two years' recent, related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, testing, repairs, and troubleshooting on hospital systems.
• Install, modify, and repair electrical wiring, circuits, appliances, and devices.
• Conduct safety checks to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to deal effectively with others

Physical ability to perform duties

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Electrician

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.14/Hr.

Summary

Under the direction of the Electrical Supervisor, the successful candidate will carry out skilled journeyman-level electrical tasks involving the installation, troubleshooting, construction, modification, repair, maintenance, and servicing of electrical systems and equipment within the hospital.

What You Bring

Education

• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Electrician recognized by the Province of British Columbia. Two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Organizational skills to manage work efficiently.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

What We Offer

• Growth opportunities: We support professional development and growth at all career stages.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus, opening in 2027, will be a leading hub for innovative care, research, and teaching in B.C. and Canada.
• Inclusive culture: We value diversity, dignity, and interdependence, respecting the cultural richness of our workforce and patient community.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, testing, repairs, and troubleshooting on hospital systems, including fire alarms, security, and communication systems.
• Install, modify, and repair electrical wiring, circuits, appliances, and devices.
• Conduct safety checks to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Coordinate with departments to schedule work and gather necessary tools and materials.
• Review work requests and clarify specifications with departments.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications for project planning and execution.
• Estimate material and labor needs; provide cost recommendations.
• Assign tasks and provide training to staff as needed.
• Maintain inventory, prepare reports, and recommend supply purchases.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Who We Are

Providence Health Care is one of Canada's largest faith-based health care organizations, committed to compassionate, socially just, and innovative care. With a history spanning over 129 years, we are a leader in research, teaching, and patient care, dedicated to social justice and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that our facilities are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.