POSTED: October 17, 2024

CLOSING DATE: 1:00pm, October 31, 2024

COMPETITION # SS-2024-67 ELECTRICIAN

Permanent Assignment

Facilities Department

Effective immediately

37.5 hours per week

Salary starts at $ 34.21/hr at Step 1 & $37.98/hr at Step 2

Please note that additional compensation will be provided to those that have a Field Safety Representative (FSR) certification.

Why West Vancouver Schools?

West Vancouver Schools, the premier place for learning, has a long-held reputation for excellence and innovation. Our motto endorses our vision that we aspire to provide the finest educational experience in the country for our children, our employees, our community and our world. We support this vision in the work we do, and the drive to be the first and best is clear, both inside and outside the organization.Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Director of Facilities/Designate, the Electrician is involved in the performance of a variety of maintenance, repair, and installation tasks on electrical equipment in buildings throughout the district; and work as a member of a team to ensure the timely resolution of general district Facilities requirements, in accordance with applicable Canadian Electrical Code, Directives, Provincial Standards, regulations, policies and procedures.The full job description is available on Inside45 for internal staff. External applicants can request a copy of the job description from the Human Resources Department; email: hr@wvschools.ca . Required Qualifications and Experience: Grade 12 Graduation

Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeyman Electrician

Minimum of 2 years related experience at the journeyman level

Valid BC Drivers License

Field Safety Representative certificate

Ability to analyze, interpret and use judgement in the resolution of problems

Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions

Good interpersonal and communication (oral) skills

Demonstrated ability in a variety of functions within the construction industry

Self-starter with ability to organize daily tasks, work independently and as a team member Desirable Qualifications and Experience: Direct Digital Control (DDC) experience with HVAC and lighting systems

Arc Flash Training

Lockout Procedures

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume via www.makeafuture.ca under West Vancouver Schools. Please note that email and fax applications will not be accepted. Please visit the Job Opportunities page on www.westvancouverschools.ca for more details on the application process. West Vancouver Schools is committed to an accessible recruitment process and is able to provide accommodation as required for applicants with identified needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at hr@wvschools.ca. We thank all interested applicants; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.Successful applicants not currently employed by West Vancouver Schools are required to sign a consent for Criminal Record Search to permit a criminal record review.