Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built – nor could it be maintained – without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.
Position Description
A skilled Specialty Systems Technicians main responsibility is to deliver outstanding experience, in all aspects, every time, and understand how he or she contribute to the organization’s vision of achieving that commitment to patients, families and staff. The Specialty Systems Technicians have the knowledge to maintain, repair and the safe, efficient operation of the following building systems: Building Automation Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Suppression System, Delivery Pneumatic Tube System, Nurse Call System, Patients Beds Control System, Cable/Television/Play Stations and other electronic equipment.
Here’s What You’ll Get to Do:
Operate test equipment to determine the operating conditions.
Trouble shoot which may have caused equipment failure, determine the corrective action required and make repairs where necessary.
Carry out schedule of preventative maintenance on equipment and systems assigned.
Perform checks / testing on existing or new electronic equipment.
Response to service calls for nurse call/code blue, intercom and public address equipment
Liaise with the Plant Operations department and Facilities Planning department with the selection and installation of new equipment.
Understand and use all safety equipment and protective clothing as required.
Provides departmental staff assistance / expertise as required.
Responsible for reporting risk management issues pertaining to electronic equipment within the hospital.
Perform duties with a high standard of safety, work habits and housekeeping practices.
Responsible to coordinate and schedule nurse call/code blue annual maintenance, testing and verification of overall system amongst hospital staff, IT department and 3rd party vendor service provider.
Coordinate with the Plant Operations Manager/Director of Facilities to standardize the purchasing of electronic equipment.
Maintain adequate inventory of spare parts for equipment service.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
Academic or vocational-Grade 12.
Diploma as an Electronic Technician.
Professional Registration Required: Must be certified by O.A.C.E.TT. as an electronic Technician
3 years experience as an electronics technician with relevant working knowledge of the following systems: Nurse call, Pneumatic Tube Delivery, Fire Alarm, Building Automation, Audio/Visual, Television, video game consoles (Play Station), Intercom and Overhead Paging.
Must be competent in reading schematics, using test instruments, perform root cause and determine best method of repair
Employment Type:
Irregular hours of work: 37.5 hours per week; overtime or shift work as required
Work environment (unusual hazards, irritants, etc.): May be exposed to hazards such as asbestos, Q-fever and products used in the course of their normal duties. As such it is mandatory that all employees be capable of wearing a respirator (as determined by the hospital Occupational Health and Safety Department). Physically capable to lift heavy object intermittently.
Our Commitment to Diversity
The children and families we care for are diverse, and so are our employees. All are welcome to join our unique organizational culture and be part of our inclusive team.
If requested, SickKids is proud to make available accommodations to support applicants with disabilities during the interview and assessment process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. SickKids is also committed to providing services in both official languages and our preference is to hire employees who are fluent in both English and French whenever possible.
Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.
How to Apply
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