Junior Electrical Technologist - Buildings

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

RRSP

Employee ownership

Vacation 3-5 weeks

Training programs

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Junior Electrical Technologist to join the Buildings team in Ottawa. You will design and implement electrical systems for municipal, industrial, and transit sector projects, delivering practical, cost-effective solutions.

You will work with a collaborative team, advancing your skills in electrical design, code compliance, and project delivery while contributing to high-quality building projects across Canada.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical design experience for buildings.
• Post-secondary diploma in Electrical design technology.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and security systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution systems including single line diagrams, power layouts, and emergency power systems.
• Develop lighting layouts, fire alarm, communications, and security systems for building services.
• Prepare design documentation including calculations, specifications, contract documents, and as-built drawings.
• Conduct site investigations, inspections, and field work for the design and construction phases.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review construction progress for compliance with contract documents and participate in factory and site acceptance testing.
• Ensure designs adhere to applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Develop design reports, technical proposals, schedules, and cost estimates.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

Canadian Electrical Code

Education

Diploma in Electrical design technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Junior Electrical Technologist - Buildings

• Full-time
• Sector Name: Buildings
• Employee Type: Regular
• Compensation: CAD 60,480 - CAD 83,160 - yearly

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

CIMA+'s Buildings team is renowned for its expertise in designing high-quality buildings. We are committed to providing the most cost-effective solutions to engineering challenges and offer a diverse range of projects from the initial planning stages to design and construction. CIMA+ cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. With a constant desire to offer our clients the best possible service, we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to high-performance projects to support our clients and design teams across Canada. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are currently looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Junior Electrical Technologist to be part of the team. As a Junior Technologist, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of electrical systems for various municipal, industrial, and transit sector projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Design power distribution systems including single line diagrams, power layouts, and emergency power systems.
• Develop lighting layouts, fire alarm, communications, and security systems for building services.
• Prepare design documentation including calculations, specifications, contract documents, and as-built drawings.
• Conduct site investigations, inspections, and field work for the design and construction phases.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review construction progress for compliance with contract documents and participate in factory and site acceptance testing.
• Ensure designs adhere to applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Develop design reports, technical proposals, schedules, and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical design for building systems.
• Post-secondary diploma in Electrical design technology.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, including:
  • Power distribution, lighting design, controls, fire alarm, emergency and exit lighting
  • Communications cabling infrastructure, security and access control
• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code
• Extensive proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design and drafting.
• Experience with capital region clients (e.g., BGIS) is a strong asset.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.