Trades 3 - Electrician

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university seeks a skilled Electrician for maintenance and repair of electrical systems. Candidates should have a Red Seal certification, at least 5 years of experience, and strong troubleshooting skills. This role includes responding to emergencies and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Join a diverse workforce committed to excellence in research and education.

Qualifications

• Willing to respect diverse perspectives.
• 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Respond to Trouble Calls and emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Calibrating instrumentation devices

Good communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Trade certification as a Red Seal Electrician

Certification as an Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Tools

Specialized test equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job ProfileCUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 3 - Electrician Job Title Trades 3 - Electrician Department Electrical Projects | Electrical Trades | Building Operations Compensation Range $7,057.00 - $7,567.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date November 12, 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

Under general supervision, performs skilled work at the journey person level in preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, diagnostic repair, alterations and installations of electrical, electro‑mechanical, control and communications systems and equipment.

Organizational Status

Reports to Head Electrician, Trades Section, Building Operations.

Work Performed

Performs duties normally required in the electrical trade (for which training and expertise has previously been acquired) such as: preventive and breakdown maintenance, trouble‑shouting, repair, calibration and installation as an Instrumentation and Controls Electrician across the university campus.

Works from oral and written instructions from immediate supervisor(s). Performs all duties as instructed in compliance with applicable regulatory codes and regulations and in accordance with work orders, drawings, documents and time schedules.

Responds to Trouble Calls and emergencies, both during and outside normal work hours, along with correcting electrical deficiencies brought forward by tenants through the service request program. Must have demonstrated experience in good client relationship skills.

Provides accurate and complete information (on the status of equipment and systems) when completing time cards, work orders, preventative maintenance reports and test‑inspection reports. Maintains concise record management for the department as approved by supervisor(s). Creates and submits as‑build documentation once each work task is complete. Ensures that the workplace is clean and safe while following safe work practices.

Communicates with customers, tenants, managers and coworkers as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service. Solid verbal and written communication skills are mandatory.

Must continually improve operation of new and existing equipment.

Responsible for work being completed in accordance with requirements and specifications.

Responsible for the correct use and safe‑keeping of assigned vehicle, materials, tools and equipment used in the execution of the work performed.

The individual shall keep current with trade maintenance concepts, technology, theory and maintain familiarity with manufacturer(s) and regulatory maintenance requirements.

Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Ensures personal protective equipment is used at all times where required.

Ensure compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety legislation, guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and practices. Responsible for performing the work in the safest manner possible.

Detailed Duties

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, distribution equipment, appliances, apparatus, fixtures or other components, using hand tools, power tools and various test instruments, to ensure compatibility and safety of the electrical system.
• Diagnoses causes of Electrical Distribution and Electrical problems or failures in assigned systems for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems to be repaired.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Install, maintain, repair and test hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair electrical drive systems, automation systems and equipment, robotic systems and electronic control systems and devices as well as microprocessor‑based (PLC) systems.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot emergency stand‑by systems, heating, ventilation and climate control systems.
• Calibrate instrumentation devices using specialized test equipment and software.
• Install and maintain, repair automated equipment and robotic systems.
• Performs related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Work is performed within prescribed and accepted trade standards, in accordance with job requirements and specifications and external regulatory requirements; inappropriate repair/maintenance decisions could delay resolution of problems and adversely affect user access to equipment/system and possible safety of users.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision of the Head Electrician; receives specific instructions on unusual problems and is required to develop appropriate work procedures.

Supervision Given

Periodically, positions in this classification may be assigned responsibility for providing training, mentoring and or checking the work of one or more apprentices or labourers assigned to assist with the work.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• A trade certification to a journeyperson level as a Red Seal Electrician or Industrial Electrician
• Valid BC Driver's Licence
• Perfect eyesight with respect to colour blindness and Valid B.C. Driver’s Licence
• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Certification as an Instrumentation and Controls Technician an asset
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications, sketches of work required and maintenance manuals
• A working knowledge of relevant industrial safety regulations and building codes
• Strong computer and software skills required
• Ability to independently learn new equipment and software technologies
• Maybe required to work various shifts including days, evenings and weekends
• Willing and able to respond at short notice to Emergency Calls outside working hours