Gondola Lift Maintenance Electrical Technician

Rise People; Vernon; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Okanagan Gondola in Vernon, BC is seeking a qualified Gondola Lift Maintenance Electrical Technician to join our Operations team. The role focuses on electrical, control, and safety systems across gondola terminals, towers, and facilities. Start date anticipated around November 1st.

The successful candidate will work with the Lift Maintenance team, manufacturers, and contractors to ensure reliability, regulatory compliance, and guest safety in a high-use tourism environment.

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on gondola electrical systems.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, and networks.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Maintain maintenance records and regulatory documentation.
• Support startup/shutdown procedures and emergency response as needed.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and company policies.

Skills

Safety focus

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Education

Red Seal Industrial Electrician or Red Seal Construction Electrician

Tools

PLC control systems

VFDs

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Gondola Lift Maintenance Electrical Technician Vernon, BC Operations Full-time Sep 11, 2026 Hourly: $40 - $43.27

Gondola Lift Maintenance Electrical Technician

Okanagan Gondola | Vernon, BC

Full-Time | Permanent

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.

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. This position will likely begin November 1st.

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
  • 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
• Occasional lifting and physical work
• Exposure to high-voltage and industrial electrical systems

Why Join Okanagan Gondola?

• Be part of launching and operating a premier tourism destination
• Work on advanced ropeway and transportation technology
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth within a growing organization
• Spectacular Okanagan working environment

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