Sub-Head Electrician

UBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UBC Pension Plan

Vacation entitlements

Tuition credits

UBC Perks for Faculty and Staff

Job summary

UBC is seeking an Electrician Sub-Head in Student Housing and Community Services. The role leads a trades crew, schedules work, and maintains electrical systems, including fire-protection networks, ensuring safety and compliance with codes.

Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential for successful service delivery across SHCS facilities. The position requires a journeyperson Electrician certificate, a valid BC license, and at least five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Electrician certification.
• Valid BC driver’s license.
• Minimum five years of related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize a skilled trades crew by allocating work and supervising staff.
• Maintain critical electrical systems with preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Repair, test, and install low- and high-voltage equipment and systems.
• Support fire and life-safety systems by testing and repairing fire-protection systems.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations and respond to on-site issues and emergencies.

Education

Journeyperson Electrician certification

Tools

MS Office

Controller programming software

Job description

Job Title Sub-Head Electrician Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - SubHead Trades 3 - Electrician Job Family Group Staff - Union Department Trades | Facilities and Building Services | Student Housing and Community Services

Compensation Range $7,487.00 - $8,028.00 CAD Monthly Job End Date Ongoing Posting End Date November 18, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Annual salary: approximately $96,133.08–$103,079.52, including the 7% Sub-Head Premium Overtime: Paid at double time where applicable University pension contributions: UBC contributes 9.4% of gross pensionable earnings Vacation: 3 weeks beginning in the second calendar year, increasing to 4 weeks in the fifth year and up to 6 weeks by the eighteenth year Additional time off: 3 additional days, or time off in lieu, between Christmas and New Year Tuition credit/waiver: Up to 12 credits of UBC undergraduate or approved non-credit courses Access to additional discounts and perks available to UBC employees (UBC Perks for Faculty and Staff: https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/physical-wellbeing/ubc-perks-faculty-and-staff)

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 Summary

Participating in, organizing and directing the work of an assigned area and/or crew of trades, such as Electricians, Plumbers, Maintenance Mechanics, Carpenters, Painters and other skilled workers engaged in maintenance and installation work on Student Housing and Community Services (SHCS) facilities, costing jobs and ordering required materials. Organizational Status Reports to the Trades Manager. Work Performed Lead and support a skilled trades crew by organizing and allocating work, supervising employees, and participating in the training of workers and apprentices. Maintain critical electrical systems by performing preventative and breakdown maintenance and troubleshooting, repairing, and installing low- and high-voltage equipment and systems. Support fire and life-safety systems by testing and repairing fire-protection systems and ensuring work is completed in accordance with applicable requirements and codes. Maintain safety and quality standards by ensuring work is completed correctly and safely and in accordance with applicable codes, specifications, university policies, departmental procedures, and established safety practices. Coordinate day-to-day operations by responding to on-site issues, initiating appropriate corrective action, and communicating with customers to support effective service delivery. Plan and administer trades work by preparing cost estimates, ordering required materials, and maintaining records related to timekeeping, costing, tools, equipment, work assignments, preventative maintenance, and inspections. Respond to operational needs and emergencies, including trouble calls outside normal working hours when required. You will also attend training and workshops as required to maintain current knowledge of electrical codes, safety requirements, and industry practices, and perform other related duties consistent with the requirements of the position.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Makes decisions regarding the organization and allocation of trades and other skilled workers and acceptability of work performed for assigned area and/or crew; inappropriate decisions may result in service delays, costs and possible safety issues.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision and from oral and written instructions, work orders, drawings and specifications.

Supervision Given

Organizes, allocates and supervises an assigned crew of various building related trades and other skilled workers.

Minimum Qualifications

A trade certification to journeyperson level as an Electrician, a valid BC driver’s license and a minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Field Safety Representative certification
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with trades employees, customers, and other stakeholders
• Ability to work various shifts and respond at short notice to emergency calls outside normal working hours
• Experience testing and repairing fire-protection systems
• Current knowledge of applicable electrical and safety codes, regulations, standards, and practices
• Experience using Microsoft Office and relevant controller programming software
• Knowledge of Student Housing and Community Services operations, procedures, and processes

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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