Electrician

At BCIT, people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our People Plan, Caring for Our People. Strengthening BCIT Together., we are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and feel a genuine sense of belonging. We foster healthy and supportive workplaces, invest in learning and development, strengthen connections across our community, and empower innovation and transformation. With a competitive compensation package, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth, BCIT offers a workplace where your contributions matter and your career can flourish. It’s one reason we’ve been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for more than a decade.

BCIT’s Campus Planning and Facilities department is seeking one (1) regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Electrician. This position carries out planned and emergency maintenance, repair and installation of institute electrical systems which include fire alarms, communications, signaling and time keeping systems, emergency lighting, standby power systems, and instructional equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responding to trouble calls, and taking corrective action; this includes troubleshooting problems on a wide variety of systems. The problems are sometimes difficult to identify, solutions are not standard, and many are emergency calls. Priorities are established by assessing the impact on property and public safety.
• Establishing priorities and requirements for the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Plan, including items that need to be inspected and maintained for regulatory reasons.
• Conducting preventative maintenance on multiple systems which are interconnected, as per the PM Plan; duties include printing off daily schedule, inspecting, identifying deficiencies and taking corrective action.
• Estimating labour and materials for renovations, upgrades and projects, including reviewing project drawings, sketches, and specifications and making recommendations for improvements.
• Communicating with individuals from a variety of departments within BCIT, and external contractors brought in to work on systems, including working with difficult or upset clients, describing problems and explaining the interrelation of complex systems.
• Continually learning about advances in system and equipment design, advancing technology through communicating with local suppliers, on-the-job training, adapting older systems to work with new components and parts.
• Staying current on new technology and regulatory requirements including changes to standards and codes related to the profession.
• Upgrading existing systems to more modern and efficient options.
• Preparing drawing, sketches, layout diagrams, and estimates for internal projects and work required.
• Adhering to and promoting safety standards required by regulatory bodies consistent with the assigned work.
• Maintaining an inventory of electrical supplies.
• Preparing work orders and purchase requisitions; maintaining records of work performed and completing work control forms.
• Coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors to ensure adherence to established standards.
• Making recommendations and suggestions for improvement to Program Coordinators on various building projects on campus.
• Maintaining electrical systems such as electric circuits, wiring, conduits, switch gear, electrical motors and controls, electrical appliances, lighting equipment and fixtures, fuses, circuit breakers and panels
• Performing minor cutting, drilling and patching of building fabric and structure
• Maintaining fire alarm and communication systems by: performing routine inspections; installing new components; identifying, isolating and repairing faults; participating in monthly fire alarm tests; and preparing and updating procedures relating to alarm systems.
• Maintaining and repairing the electrical components of instructional equipment such as shears, welding machines, saws, power rollers, drill presses overhead cranes, pipe bevellers, pipe cutting machines, thickness planers, jointers, doweling machines, diesel motor and electrical test bench equipment, lathes, boring machines, milling machines CNC machines and heat treatment equipment
• Operating and working on mobile man lift machinery.
• Recording meter reading of power distribution and emergency lighting systems.
• Holding electrical permit on behalf of Institute.
• Undertakes related duties, as assigned consistent with the job grade of this position

QUALIFICATIONS:

Definition: The qualifications section for this position was developed using the job evaluation plan. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.

• A valid Trades Qualification or an Interprovincial Trades Ticket (Journey person status) plus technical education and/or certifications in the relevant building trades industry; plus two (2) years general trades experience plus up to four (4) years current relevant experience in the building trades industry.
• Ability to assess blueprints and make recommendations for specific trade requirements is an asset.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Proven ability to trouble shoot and resolve related issues in conjunction with the assigned level of skill, ability and education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to maintain top quality customer service standards.
• Willingness to maintain currency in the field and learn on the job is essential.
• Basic computer training and experience is required.

Please note the following work schedule:
- Sunday – Thursday from 07:00 – 14:30 (irregular work week)

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of fifteen days of vacation prorated per year
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $325 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT, and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.