Locksmith

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, is seeking a Locksmith to manage door hardware, locks and the key control program. You will also help maintain secure access by logging and distributing authorized keys and addressing access-control concerns.

The role supports multiple sites in the FM&E context, with shifts spanning days, evenings, nights and weekends. Requires Journeyperson Locksmith Certification and hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Journeyperson Locksmith Certificate from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
• Grade 12 Diploma. Experience in the Locksmith field.
• Must have patience, attention to detail and strong Mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to work in a hospital environment and work around traumatic events that occur in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level locksmith duties: installation, maintenance, upgrade and repair of door hardware and lock systems.
• Create, control and maintain the key control program in accordance with codes, blueprints and standards.
• Adhere to hospital policies and safety procedures while handling sensitive access control tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Patience

Attention to detail

Hospital environment adaptability

Education

Journeyperson Locksmith Certificate

Grade 12 Diploma

Tools

Electronic door controls

Job description

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Facility Manager with Facilities Maintenance and Engineering for the Royal Alexandra Hospital, and working under the general direction of the Structural Lead Hand, the Locksmith is responsible for all aspects of the key control program; The incumbent will support and update of the hospital master hierarchy and retention of the secure integrity thereof, cutting, logging and secure distribution of authorized keys, service, repair and/or replacement of mechanical and electronic locks (keyed and keyless) and associated hardware, identification and correction of access control concerns. Work is performed in accordance with existing key control policies and procedures.

The primary location will be at the Royal Alexandra Hospital additionally supporting the neighboring Glenrose and Norwood sites as operationally required. If an event unfolds, this person may be asked to work at other sites within the zone. Potential multi-site duties as directed by FM&E Director or Manager.

Description

As a Locksmith, you will perform a wide variety of journey level locksmith duties associated with installation, maintenance, upgrade and repair of all door hardware and lock systems. You will create, control and maintain the key control program in accordance with building codes, blueprints, standards and practices.

Job Details

Transition Company: Health Shared Services
Classification: Locksmith
Union: AUPE GSS
Unit and Program: FM&E
Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Multisite
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 07-SEP-2026
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 17-SEP-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: Other
Minimum Salary: $37.58
Maximum Salary: $41.56
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited Journeyperson Locksmith Certificate from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.

Additional Required Qualifications

Grade 12 Diploma. Experience in the Locksmith field. Must have patience, attention to detail and strong Mechanical aptitude. Must be able to work in a hospital environment and work around traumatic events that occur in a hospital setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within a hospital environment would be an asset; Previous related maintenance experience in an industrial or institutional setting is an asset. Experience working with electronic door controls would be an asset.