Tradesperson (Electrician) Comp.# 89606

Government of Nova Scotia; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Nova Scotia is seeking a Tradesperson - Electrician for an indefinite term position. The role requires a Journeyman’s certificate and involves repairing electrical systems and addressing facility emergencies. Candidates should be strong team players with effective interpersonal skills and a commitment to quality work. This role offers a wage of $34.72 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of WHMIS and first aid training is required.
• Effective interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Ability to collaborate with trades and administration.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical and related school repairs.
• Respond to after-hours facility emergencies.
• Provide expertise on electrical issues.

Skills

Strong electrical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative work

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Journeyman’s certificate in electrical trade

Job description

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Competition #: 89606

Position: Tradesperson - Electrician

Reports to: Coordinator of Operations

Employee Group: CUPE

Schedule: 8 hours per day

Dates/Wage: Indefinite Term position effective immediately

Wage - $34.72/hr

Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2025 at 11:59pm

Qualifications

• Journeyman’s certificate in electrical trade.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other trades, custodial staff and school administration.
• Completion of WHMIS and first aid training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Characteristics

• Strong electrical skills.
• Analytical and work planning skills.
• Adaptable, team player, supportive of maintaining educational system.
• Committed to quality work and efficiency.

Task Dimensions

Completes electrical and related school repairs, for example:

• Servicing and repairing pumps, motors, thermostats, ventilators, outlets, lighting fixtures and other electrical devices.

Responds to after-hours facility emergencies as required.

Works cooperatively and assists other trades and maintenance staff.

Provides expertise and advice to the Coordinator of Operations on electrical issues, for example:

• Evaluating repairs or improvement.
• Reporting misuse, inadequate capacity, deterioration, or malfunction of mechanical devices.
• Identifying materials, tools, equipment, and work routines needed to work efficiently.

Ensures job related tools and equipment are well maintained, for example:

• Cleaning and returning tools after using them.
• Lubricating and adjusting shop equipment as required to keep it in good working order.

Completes work order forms and other repair records, for example:

• Recording time and material used on each assignment.
• Maintaining vehicle metrage log.

Complies with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

Performs other related duties as required.

Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.