Electrician - Industrial

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package (MSP, E

Extended health and dental

Municipal pension plan

Employer-paid training and leadership/

Wellness supports and counselling

Awards and recognition programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health in North Vancouver, BC is seeking an Electrician to join the Plant Maintenance team at Lions Gate Hospital. Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, you will maintain, install, operate and troubleshoot hospital electrical systems and equipment, with duties possibly changing to meet operations.

Onboarding may require a Criminal Records Review and vaccine-history reporting as per Ministry of Health policy.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 plus two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Electrician recognized by the Province of BC.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, operate and troubleshoot the Hospital electrical systems and equipment.
• Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager or delegate.
• Ensure compliance with the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
• Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 10 + 2 years related experience or equivalent

BC Journeyman Electrician certification

Job description

Come work as an Electrician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Plant Maintenance team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC.

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager or delegate is responsible for the maintenance and where required for the installation, operation and troubleshooting of the Hospital electrical systems and equipment.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported.

We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Education & Experience

• Grade 10 plus two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Electrician recognized by the Province of BC.

Skills & Abilities

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