Job Details
Temporary Electrician
We are excited to welcome a Temporary Electrician to join our dedicated School District Trades Department. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining the safety, functionality, and efficiency of electrical systems across our schools and district facilities.
This temporary position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our schools while gaining valuable experience in a collaborative and mission-driven setting.
Job Highlights
Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager or Designate, your role is to install, alter and conduct systematic maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.
- Upgrades and modifies existing electrical distribution systems and installs new systems as required.
- Repairs, alters, installs and systematically maintains electronic and micro processor-driven systems such as fire alarm, security alarm, lighting and control system and conducts periodic testing, reporting as required.
- Installs computer network wiring.
- Installs and maintains motors, motorized equipment and associated controls, power tools, appliances and other electrical equipment.
- Installs and maintains electrical heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and the power and control aspects of other HVAC systems.
- Designs projects, reads and interprets drawings and specifications and prepares cost estimates.
- Directs, assists and liaises with employees, contractors, regulatory agencies and other trades, as required.
- May on occasion be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Assignment:
1 year, temporary assignment beginning May 2025 - April 2026, with the possibility of extension. Work is primarily afternoon shift while school is in session, and day shift on scheduled school breaks or on certain project-based work. Hours are 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Wage : $36.78 per hr. with 10.8% in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays.
Your Education and Experience
- High school graduation or the equivalent.
- Successful completion of the B.C. Apprenticeship Program and a valid Provincial/Interprovincial Red Seal Trade Certification for Electrician.
- Two years related experience at the journeyman level.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Physical capability to perform the job duties.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License.
- Competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to this trade.
How to Apply
Please submit your application by clicking the Apply now button next to the job details.
Applications should include a cover letter, resume and any applicable certificates and trade tickets.
We wish to thank all applicants who have applied to the posting, however only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.