Under the direction of the Electrical Supervisor, carries out skilled journeyman-level electrical tasks involving the installation, troubleshooting, construction, modification, repair, maintenance, and servicing of electrical systems and equipment within the hospital.

Education

• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a journeyman Electrician recognized by the Province of British Columbia. Two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
  
  

• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Performs preventative maintenance, testing, repairs, and troubleshooting on hospital systems, including fire alarms, security, and communication systems.

• Installs communication and electrical wiring and equipment; modifies and repairs circuits, appliances, and devices.

• Conducts safety checks on equipment, motors, and controls to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.

• Coordinates with user departments to schedule work; gathers necessary tools, materials, and equipment for each project.

• Reviews work requests and consults with departments to clarify specifications and project requirements.

• Interprets blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to plan and execute electrical projects.

• Estimates material and labor needs; provides cost recommendations for planned projects.

• Assigns tasks to designated staff and provides training and orientation as needed.

• Maintains inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment; prepares reports and records; recommends supply purchases.

• Performs additional related duties as required.

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.