Locksmith

University of British Columbia - Staff; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in British Columbia is hiring a Locksmith. Responsibilities include performing skilled locksmith work on door closures and panic hardware, along with installation and maintenance of locks. Candidates must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience, commitment to equity, and hold necessary trade qualifications. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $6,774.00 - $7,226.00 CAD monthly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Requests and obtains material and equipment required for work.
• Repairs locks and closures on campus.
• Cuts keys and maintains master key system.
• Installs and maintains door operating equipment.
• Performs emergency call-outs as required.

Skills

Trade qualification for Locksmith

Communication skills

Experience in security system installation

Problem-solving skills

Education

Trade Certification for Security Alarm Installer

Valid BC Drivers Licence

Job description

Staff - Union

Job Category: CUPE 116

Job Profile: CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 2 - Access Control Tech

Job Title: Locksmith

Department: Secure Access | Safety & Risk Services | VP Finance and Operations

Compensation Range: $6,774.00 - $7,226.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date: November 23, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date: Ongoing

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

Positions in this classification perform skilled locksmith work on door closures, panic hardware, and related fittings as it pertains to the installation, maintenance and repair of locks, keys lock cylinders for the master key system and maintains appropriate records.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Head.

Work Performed

• Requests and obtains material and equipment required for the work assigned.
• Keys lock cylinders for the master key system.
• Repairs locks and closures in the shop and elsewhere on campus.
• Assists in setting up key schedules and maintains appropriate records.
• Assists in the selection of hardware and keying for new buildings.
• Cuts keys as required.
• Installs and maintains locks, door closures, panic hardware and related fittings.
• As required, will make estimates and produce inspection reports.
• Ensures that the workplace is safe and follows safe work practices.
• Installs and maintains 12/24 volt door operating equipment.
• Communicates with customers as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service.
• Performs emergency call-outs as required.
• Periodically, positions in this classification may be assigned responsibility for providing training, monitoring and checking the work of one or more trainees or labourers.
• Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Determines the sequence of work, the work methods and equipment to be employed and how best to complete the work based on technical knowledge of the trade and related departmental guidelines and policies; inappropriate decisions may result in minor service delays and/or costs.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision and from oral and written instructions and according to approved procedures.

Supervision Given

Monitors and checks the work of trainee(s) and labourers as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Trade qualification for Locksmith and/or Security Systems Technician, Trade Certification for Security Alarm Installer, Valid or Eligible for Security Worker License, Valid BC Drivers Licence.
• Minimum of five years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.