Electrician

Union: CUPE TW 
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Western Hospital 
Department: Facilities Management
Reports to: Supervisor Facilities
Hours: 20-30 hours per week
Wage Range: $38.17 - $39.02 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable. 
Shifts: Day shifts between 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Status: Temporary Part-Time (Up to 6 months)
Closing Date: August 27 2026

Position Summary
As an integral member of the Facility Management Service department the principal responsibilities of the Electrician include: installing and maintaining electrical circuits all types of electrical equipment appliances lighting fixtures and other systems as needed; troubleshooting and testing electrical systems and electronic equipment to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components; conducting preventative maintenance/repair responsibilities following quality assurance and safety procedures continually; completing work orders; performing cross-functional and/or other duties as assigned and/or required

Duties

• Installs and maintains electrical circuits all types of electrical equipment appliances lighting fixtures and other systems as needed.
• Troubleshoots and tests electrical systems and electronic equipment to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components. 
• Conducts preventative maintenance/repair responsibilities following quality assurance and safety procedures continually.
• Completes work orders.
• Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations reporting hazards deficiencies and contraventions of the Act in a timely manner.
• Performs cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required.
• Performs other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned and/or required including maintaining all required records and information pertinent to the costing of work assignments; assisting with staff orientation etc.

Qualifications :

• At minimum completion of high school plus Electrician Apprenticeship program
• 5 years 9000 hours of apprenticeship training which includes approx. 8760 hours on-the-job training 8 - 10 weeks (240 - 300 hours) of technical training in a classroom in each year for four years.
• Construction and Maintenance Electrician License 309A
• 5 to 8 years of practical and related experience and/or Apprenticeship 3 to 5 years on the job training required.
• Good mathematical skills required
• Good strength and manual dexterity skills required
• Ability to distinguish colors to work with color-coded wiring required
• Ability to read and understand blueprints electrical schematics and Electrical Code Book required
• Ability to work in constricted spaces required
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy.
• Effective organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN. 

• Competitive offer packages  
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service 
• A flexible work environment  
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization 
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.) 

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration. 

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN) artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening assessment and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time