Full-time Skilled Trades Worker – Electrician

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Department:
Operation Services
Position Type:
Full-Time Support
Salary Range:
$44.48-$51.40-Hourly
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Anticipated Start Date:
October 26, 2026
Length of Contract:
n/a
Posting Information
Support Staff employees, as defined by the full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.
Posting Closing Date:
October 26, 2026
Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.
Land Acknowledgment:
Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.
Job Description:
Under the general direction of the Supervisor Operation Services the incumbent performs inspection and diagnostic maintenance and repairs of all low and high voltage electrical systems and is responsible for ensuring that they function properly. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing Fire Alarms systems and elevating devices operation.
The incumbent will maintain record documentation of all installations, inspections, maintenance and logs of failed equipment and systems.
As a key member of the Facilities Operation Maintenance and Engineering Services, the Incumbent is required to be on call 24/7 on a rotational basis according to a published schedule.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum Trade Certification or equivalent; Inter Provincial Electrical Trade Certification;
Minimum three (3) years of experience;
Inter Provincially Certified Electrician and have working experience as Certified Electrician;
Experience as an Electrician within a large-scale institutional facility, preferably in a College, University or Hospital;
Experience with Lighting Controls systems would be an asset. In-depth knowledge of facility electrical systems operation and maintenance;
Ability to undertake accurate troubleshooting of HVAC equipment;
Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities;
Experience working in a client centered environment with a focus on client service;
Ability to work in a team environment Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Position is paid at Payband J
* Vacancy is for P14710
This position requires regular onsite work at Algonquin College's Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus.
This position is subject to the terms of the Support Staff Collective Agreement: https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/files/2019/04/2018-2022_college_support_ft.pdf
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