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5 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Ontario, Canada
Electrician
The Engineering Department at Hamilton Health Sciences is an integral part of the support services, providing facilities maintenance services to all buildings, wards and departments at General, St. Peter’s, Juravinski, JCC, McMaster Medical Centre sites and RJCHC. The Engineering staff is comprised of numerous and varied trades, including Stationary
Engineers in the power plant, Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights, Carpenters, Painters, etc. all contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the facilities. The department’s goals can best be summarized as "SERVICE EXCELLENCE". 

 1. Current Province of Ontario Construction and Maintenance Electrician or Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification 
2. Minimum 5 years experience as a qualified Tradesperson 
3. Demonstrated experience in the maintenance, repair and installation of all types of electrical equipment 
4. Demonstrated ability to differentiate colours 
5. Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English 
6. Demonstrated ability to use tools and equipment of the trade 
7. Must be willing to provide own tools of the trade 
8. Demonstrated ability to bend, crawl, lift heavy items, climb and work from ladders and scaffolding 
9. Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in areas that are cold, hot, dusty, dirty, noisy, amongst machinery, at elevated levels and have cramped quarters

Monday to Friday; days
This position is temporary until August 2026.

Under general supervision, the Electrician is responsible for installing, testing, inspecting, maintaining and repairing lighting and power systems. The Electrician (when requested) must also be able to inspect equipment and appliances to ensure they are in accordance with governing Electrical Codes. Performs other duties as may be assigned. Functions according to the job description for Electricians. 

May be assigned to work at any HHS site. 

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement