Electrician (Full-time, Continuing)

University of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lethbridge invites applications for a full-time Electrician to maintain and operate the campus electrical system, ensuring safe, stable environments across Lethbridge and Calgary campuses. The role requires independent technical decision-making and teamwork within a five-member electrical crew, including standby rotations after hours.

Candidates should hold an Alberta Journeyman Electrical Certificate or Red Seal, with about six years' industrial/institutional maintenance

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education and an Alberta Journeyman Electrical Certificate or out of province Red Seal designation.
• Six years of relevant experience in industrial and institutional maintenance; Master Electrician certification is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code; experience with variable frequency drives, SCADA, 15kV distribution, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate campus electrical systems including emergency and life-safety systems.
• Coordinate with a five-person electrical team for regular and standby duties.
• Make autonomous technical decisions during standby periods that can impact campus electrical systems, research, and life safety.
• Ensure compliance with WHMIS, Fall Protection, and High Voltage Safety certifications.

Skills

Autonomy

Team coordination

Electrical know-how

Compliance with safety codes

Education

Alberta Journeyman Electrical Certificate or Red Seal

Master Electrician certification (asset)

Tools

SCADA

15kV power distribution

Canadian Electrical Code

Job description

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives. We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people. Together, we transform lives and communities.

The University of Lethbridge is seeking a full-time, continuing position as an Electrician. This position maintains a safe, stable, and comfortable learning, living and working environment on campus. To accomplish this, requires the operation and maintenance of the entire electrical system on campus, including emergency and life safety systems. This position requires a high degree of self-reliance, team coordination, extensive knowledge base in practical electrical applications, theory, and code. Extensive knowledge of on-campus and off-campus buildings and the need to be comfortable in making autonomous technical decisions while on standby, that can potentially impact the campus electrical system, research, and life safety on a significant level under stressful or a time constrained period. The electrical team is comprised of 5 electricians who form a rotation for regular and standby (after-hours) duties ensuring a response to issues all hours of the day.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education and an Alberta Journeyman Electrical Certificate or out of province Red Seal designation.
• Along with the educational background, applicants should have 6 years relevant experience in an industrial and institutional maintenance setting. This experience can be through a combination of apprenticeship and journeyman positions. Master Electrician certification and greater number of year’s experience are considered assets.
• Ability to demonstrate their experience with variable frequency drives, co-generation systems, 15KV power distribution systems, medium voltage switching, SCADA system, lighting control systems, security access systems, low-voltage controls, UPS systems, and a strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code. Experience with line locates and thermography are considered assets.
• Possess certificates in the following: WHMIS , Personal Fall Protection, Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Arc Flash and High Voltage Safety.
• A valid unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License with no more than 6 demerits and submission of a motor vehicle record (driver abstract) dated within 3 months of the posting close is required.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $5,782.00 - $6,545.00 monthly

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $5,782.00 - $7,308.00 monthly (AUPE - Grade 12)

Campus Lethbridge

Employment Group AUPE

Position Category Other

Open Date 08/14/2026

Close Date 08/26/2026

Open Until Filled No

Desired Start Date 09/14/2026

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

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