Electrician – New Gondola Installation

Canada West Ski Areas Association; Vernon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Okanagan Gondola is seeking an experienced Electrician to join the Operations team. You will maintain electrical and control systems for the gondola, terminals, towers, and facilities, ensuring reliable operation and guest safety.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role requires strong troubleshooting skills, a Red Seal certification, and a commitment to safety. Outdoor work, heights, and on-call duties are expected.

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification required or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and documentation.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on gondola electrical systems.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair: Motors and drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), PLC control systems, Safety circuits and interlocks, Sensors and monitoring devices, Low-voltage and communication networks, Power distribution systems, Emergency backup systems.
• Support daily start-up, shutdown, and operational testing procedures.
• Diagnose electrical faults and respond to equipment failures efficiently.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Maintain maintenance records, inspection reports, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, annual maintenance programs, and commissioning activities.
• Support emergency response procedures and lift evacuations when required.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, manufacturer requirements, and company policies.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and performance.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Red Seal Industrial Electrician

Red Seal Construction Electrician

Tools

PLC programming

VFDs

Electrical schematics

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrician looking for a unique opportunity to work on a state-of-the-art passenger ropeway system? Okanagan Gondola is seeking a motivated and safety-focused professional to join our Operations team and support the reliable operation of our gondola’s electrical, control, and safety systems.

This role is critical to ensuring the safe and uninterrupted operation of one of British Columbia’s newest tourism attractions located minutes from Vernon above Kalamalka Lake.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Gondola Lift Maintenance Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving all electrical and control systems associated with the gondola, terminals, towers, and supporting facilities.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Lift Maintenance team, manufacturers, and contractors to ensure system reliability, regulatory compliance, and guest safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on gondola electrical systems
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair: Motors and drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), PLC control systems, Safety circuits and interlocks, Sensors and monitoring devices, Low-voltage and communication networks, Power distribution systems, Emergency backup systems
• Support daily start-up, shutdown, and operational testing procedures
• Diagnose electrical faults and respond to equipment failures efficiently
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Maintain maintenance records, inspection reports, and troubleshooting documentation
• Assist with regulatory inspections, annual maintenance programs, and commissioning activities
• Support emergency response procedures and lift evacuations when required
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, manufacturer requirements, and company policies
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and performance

Qualifications

Required

• Red Seal Industrial Electrician or Red Seal Construction Electrician
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience
• Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, and control systems
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Preferred Assets

• Passenger ropeway, gondola, chairlift, ski lift, or amusement ride experience
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of VFD systems and industrial automation
• Experience with 24 Volt systems
• Experience with SCADA or monitoring systems
• Fall Protection certification
• Standard First Aid certification
• Lockout/Tagout/ Tryout training

What We’re Looking For

You are a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping critical systems operating safely and efficiently. You understand that reliability and safety are non-negotiable when transporting guests and are committed to maintaining the highest operational standards.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Working at heights on towers and terminals
• Rotating on-call responsibilities
• Weekend and holiday work as required