Electrician

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 18,800 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that’s celebrating 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Mechanical Shop Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible to perform electrical related work on campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and maintains electrical devices such as but not limited to motors, motor controls, panels, branch circuits and variable speed drives
• Installs low voltage and data wiring
• Installs and maintains fire alarm systems
• Bends, assembles and installs conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks on designated electrical equipment
• Makes recommendations for upgrading electrical systems based on best economical/professional judgement
• Performs all duties in accordance with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act, Canadian Electrical Code, as well as University and Government rules and regulations
• Maintains a clean work environment
• Performs other duties as required

Note Qualifications

• Valid Construction Electrician certificate of qualification as recognised by the Nova Scotia Department of Education. Red Seal Designation an asset
• Completion of certified trades school program preferred
• Five years recent and related journeyperson experience in construction and/or maintenance in a commercial or institutional environment on voltages up to 600 VAC
• Communication Cabling Specialist certification an asset
• Experience with addressable and non-addressable fire alarm systems an asset
• Familiar with the current Nova Scotia Occupational Health & Safety Act, Canadian Electrical Code, as well as University and Government rules and regulations
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and equipment specifications
• Ability to take direction
• Reliable and punctual
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Must be willing and able to work overtime and respond to after-hours calls as required
• Ability to work at heights
• Familiarity with microcomputers preferred
• Knowledge of the tools of the trade
• Ability to direct others in a foreperson capacity an asset
• General safety, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Lock Out / Tag Out, Arc Flash and WHMIS training an asset

Additional Information Application Consideration Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.