Journeyperson Electrician - Mall Maintenance

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall and Fantasyland Hotel); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

West Edmonton Mall Maintenance is seeking a Journeyperson Electrician to maintain the mall's electrical distribution, fire alarm systems, lighting, security cameras, and network infrastructure. You will read drawings, perform repairs, and ensure safety and reliability across high/low voltage systems.

The role requires Alberta Journeyperson certification and a minimum of five years in commercial electrical maintenance, with on-call after-hours rotation and a 8:00am–4:30pm schedule during weekdays.

Qualifications

• A valid Alberta Journeyperson Electrician Certification.
• A minimum of five (5) years Journeyperson level experience in the Electrical field; Commercial Maintenance, Fire Alarm Certification and/or Network Communication Structured Wiring experience are assets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills plus the ability to work efficiently, either independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, modify and refurbish West Edmonton Mall’s various Low & Medium Voltage Power Systems and Distribution Centers; transformers, MCCs, motors & VFD wiring, starters, generators, transfer switches, grounding and bonding.
• Maintain, repair, modify and monitor the Mall’s fire alarm, property lighting, security cameras and computer network infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting and minor repairs to tenants’ electrical equipment.
• Install cable and conduit through walls, floors and ceilings; install enclosures and fittings; wire devices and splice, test circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings; apply electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
• Conduct other duties as required by the Electrical Supervisor; work at heights; occasional night shifts for shutdown maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Alberta Journeyperson Electrician Certification

Job description

The Journeyperson Electrician is responsible for maintaining the electrical distribution systems with West Edmonton Mall Maintenance and ensuring the Fire Alarm equipment, and security network are functioning properly and efficiently.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain, repair, modify and refurbish West Edmonton Mall’s various Low & Medium Voltage Power Systems and Distribution Centers; encompassing Transformers, 600v MCC’s, Motors & VFD Control wiring, Wye/Delta starters, emergency power generators, transfer switches, grounding, bonding and other 5kV - 13.8kV Service distribution equipment. Commercial Maintenance experience an asset.
• Maintain, repair, modify and monitor the Mall’s fire alarm, property lighting, plus security cameras and computer network infrastructure. Fire Alarm Certification and/or Network Communication Structured Wiring experience are assets.
• Troubleshooting and performing minor repairs to WEM tenants’ electrical equipment.
• Installing cable & conduit wireways through walls, floors and ceilings. Positioning, maintaining and installing electrical enclosures and fittings; wiring devices and splicing, plus testing circuits to ensure integrity and safety.
• Reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings plus integrate electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts.
• Conduct other duties as required by the Electrical Supervisor; extensive walking, moving & lifting materials <50lb, plus will be required to work at heights. Occasional nightshifts are required to perform shutdown maintenance of the equipment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Alberta Journeyperson Electrician Certification.
• A minimum of five (5) years Journeyperson level experience in the Electrical field. Commercial Maintenance, Fire Alarm Certification and/or Network Communication Structured Wiring experience are assets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills plus the ability to work efficiently, either independently and with a team.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a full-time position that is required Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm as well as being available as required on a rotational schedule for after-hours; electrician on-call service / response.
• This position has an hourly starting rate of $39.50/hour.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.