RE-POST Lead Electrician – Facilities Management (CUPE Local 4491)
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Date Posted: November 14 2025
Posting Deadline: November 20 2025
Department: Facilities Management
Type of Employment: Permanent Full-time
Group Affiliation: CUPE Local 4491 $35.86 per hour
At Saint Marys University you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility diversity and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the Universitys success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Lead Electrician to join our Facilities Management team.
What we offer
As a team member at Saint Marys we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Defined Contribution Pension plan
- Vacation
- Holiday closure
- Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit
Job Information and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations Manager the Lead Electrician will:
- Establishes and performs preventative maintenance and performs trouble-shooting and repair to electrical lighting security systems and fire alarm systems.
- Works closely with any outside agency that is required to perform work on the above noted systems. Uses any such collaboration to enhance knowledge and trouble-shooting expertise.
- Assists other maintenance staff in PM trouble-shooting and repair of electrical security alarm and fire alarm systems and associated equipment.
- Establishes a good working knowledge of all electrical security and fire alarm schematics drawings and control logics within the complex.
- Attends training sessions to keep up with technological changes in electrical and fire alarm systems.
- Acts as the lead electrician tradesperson and oversees security and emergency maintenance work necessary to maintain the electrical security and fire alarm systems. Directs and coordinates the work of a group of electricians.
- Works to keep all electrical security and fire alarm systems panels rooms vaults and equipment rooms in a neat clean and organized manner.
The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.
Experience and Education Requirements
To be the successful Lead Electrician you will have:
- Certified Electrical Tradesperson with two (2) years related experience in construction or maintenance.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information.
- Ability to interact with customers in a positive working relationship.
- Ability to work alone and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Ability to take initiative in completing tasks with minimal instruction.
Application Details
Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on Apply Now and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
At Saint Marys University equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians Indigenous peoples racialized persons/visible minorities persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition at emailprotected
A little bit about us
Saint Marys University
Saint Marys University is one of Canadas top primarily undergraduate universities known for its international collaborations leadership in entrepreneurship and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts Science Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canadas best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Marys provides our more than 6400 students with a place that fosters possibility excellent research opportunities and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax Nova Scotia on Canadas east coast Saint Marys University is marked by iconic buildings green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Marys University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a World without limits.
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Key Skills
- Low Voltage
- Hand Tools
- Commercial Electrician Experience
- Construction Experience
- Electrical Experience
- Generator Repair
- NEC
- Schematics
- High Voltage
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Saint Mary's offers a range of undergraduate, graduate and professional development programs and conducts research with local, regional and global impact.
