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As a journeyperson electrician you will function at an expert level in your trade and apply your knowledge skill and experience to a wide range of complex projects. Your work will involve a diverse scope including but not limited to the installation maintenance repair and operation of high and low voltage systems (both AC and DC) serving conventional infrastructure and customized scientific setups a Siemens mXL fire alarm system diesel generators transfer switches emergency lighting motor controls and uninterruptible power supplies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistent with trade qualifications installs low voltage and high voltage equipment systems cable tray and conduit systems grounding building ventilation and heating systems fans motors and starters VFDs fire alarm systems or lighting systems.

• Read and interpret drawings circuit diagrams and determine wiring layout for new and existing installations.

• Perform troubleshooting and analyzing electrical issues to ensure system reliability

• Conduct repairs reconditioning and re-installing electrical equipment.

• Performs work in compliance with applicable codes instructions and safety regulations and in accordance with work orders drawings documents and schedules.

• May be assigned responsibility for providing training monitoring and/or oversight for regulated work performed under the Safety Standards Act and regulations. This may include checking the work of apprentices laborers technicians or others as required.

• Ensures work is performed as per current trade wiring methods installations practices and maintenance concepts technology and theory; and in line with manufacturer and regulatory installation and maintenance requirements

• Provide guidance and mentorship to other employees within job area.

• May be requested to come in off-hours in the case of an operational emergency.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervise and review work by non-journeypersons when they perform regulated work as defined by the Safety Standards Act (BC). This is an individual contributor role with occasional day-to-day supervisory responsibilities but with no requirement for resource management or the leadership of others.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the CEC and the ability to ensure the work complies with all legal safety and professional requirements.
• Ability to work with an electrical contractor.
• Ability to prepare materials take off for procurement.
• Ensure that all tools instruments and equipment are in good and safe operating condition.
• Advanced knowledge of and commitment to a modern approach to electrical safety.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise including the ability to select the appropriate means and methods necessary to complete complex electrical installations and to continuously assess and mitigate hazards.

NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER:

The position requires the incumbent to be trained and designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker. TRIUMF will provide this in-house training to the successful candidate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Canadian Inter-provincial Qualification (Red Seal) in the Trade of Electrician or a certificate of qualifications (BC TQ) in Electrical Trade
• Over seven years of related experience in commercial and industrial plant installations or equivalent.
• Proven safety record.
• FSR certification is an asset.

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Annual salary: $82535.00 plus our employer-paid comprehensive benefits plan

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Total Rewards

At TRIUMF we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility where you can make a difference.

Benefits Information:

• TRIUMF paid dental extended health vision care emergency travel assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Insurance and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

Application closing date:

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

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Equity diversity and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages supports and celebrates the voices of our employees students partners and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact information:
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Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791

4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) People who for millennia have passed on their culture history and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.