Alberta Health Services
Electrician
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager and Lead Hand, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, the Electrician uses precedent and judgment in determining work methods in accordance with accepted codes, standards, regulations and procedures under limited supervision. The Electrician performs a variety of highly skilled electrical maintenance and repairs of a complex nature requiring use of schematics, blueprints and specialized test equipment. Position responsibilities include lay out, assembly, installation and maintenance of electrical systems and related equipment. Will be required to rotate on-call responsibilities. This position may be required to work at other hospital sites within the Edmonton Zone (including rural). These sites include Alberta Hospital Edmonton, Sturgeon Community Hospital, Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, Strathcona Community Hospital / CASA, Northeast Community Health Centre, Henwood Treatment Centre, Leduc Community Hospital, Devon General Hospital, Westview Health Centre, Food Services Centre and Central Production North. Rotating shifts including weekends.
Description:
As an Electrician, you will work in accordance with the accepted codes, standards, regulations and procedures. Under minimal supervision, the electrician performs a variety of highly skilled electrical maintenance and repairs of a complex nature requiring use of schematics, blue prints and specialized test equipment.
- Transition Company: Health Shared Services
- Classification: Electrician
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Facilities Maintenance and Engineering
- Primary Location: Central Production North
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $46.94
- Maximum Salary: $50.67
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Completion of an accredited Journeyperson Electrician Certificate with Red Seal from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Must hold a valid Class 5 Alberta Operator's Licence.
Additional Required Qualifications:Grade 12 or equivalent supplemented by related technical courses. Minimum of five years’ experience as a Journeyperson Electrician is required. Courses and considerable experience with operation of High Voltage Distribution Systems. Experience with operation and maintenance of 600 volt Distribution systems. Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of hospital equipment. Experience with addressable Fire Alarm systems. Experience with the operation and maintenance of Emergency Generation systems. Ability to read / interpret blueprint manufacturers specifications, drawings and schematics. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to comprehend and utilize a computerized maintenance system. Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.). Must be able to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and written.
Preferred Qualifications:Prior mechanical experience in assembly and repair of equipment. Prior knowledge and use of precision measuring equipment. Proficient with computer based preventative maintenance software. Proficient troubleshooting skills. Excellent customer service skills. Prior PLC experience is considered an asset. Prior Electronics experience is considered an asset.
Source: official Alberta Health Services career portal · Requisition 601350