Electrician

Providence Healthcare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Vancouver seeks an Electrician to maintain critical electrical systems in a hospital setting. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and installing various electrical equipment while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Candidates should hold a valid Electrician certification and possess strong communication skills. This position offers growth opportunities in a state-of-the-art healthcare environment that values inclusivity and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain hospital electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, safety checks, and testing.
• Review work requests and consult with user departments.
• Prepare for projects by arranging schedules and coordinating with departments.
• Install and modify electrical wiring, circuits, and equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and assign tasks to designated staff.
• Maintain inventory of tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with contractors for compliance with specifications.
• Document work performed and maintain records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to deal with others

Physical ability for duties

Blueprint reading

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Electrician

Two years' recent, related experience

Job description

Salary

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

Summary

Join our team at Providence Health Care as an Electrician, where your expertise will help maintain a safe and reliable environment for patients, families, and staff. Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you’ll perform skilled electrical work at the journeyman level, including installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining hospital electrical systems and equipment. From fire alarms and security systems to communication networks and building circuits, you’ll ensure everything operates smoothly and in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Your role will also involve interpreting blueprints, estimating project costs, and coordinating work schedules with user departments. With responsibilities that include preventative maintenance, safety checks, and mentoring designated staff, you’ll play a vital part in supporting our mission of delivering high‑quality care through dependable infrastructure.

What You Bring

Education, Training and Experience:

• 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:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $40.14 per hour
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain hospital electrical systems and equipment, including fire alarms, security, and communication systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, safety checks, and testing on motors, controls, and appliances to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Review work requests, consult with user departments, interpret blueprints and specifications, and estimate materials and labor for projects.
• Prepare for projects by arranging schedules, assembling tools and supplies, and coordinating with departments to minimize disruption.
• Install and modify electrical wiring, circuits, and equipment; make connections to new appliances and systems as required.
• Provide technical guidance and assign tasks to designated staff, offering training and orientation when needed.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies; complete related reports and recommend purchases to support operations.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications and facility standards.
• Document work performed, maintain accurate records, and ensure all tasks meet safety and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the safe and efficient operation of hospital facilities.

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith‑based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission‑driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is 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.