Locksmith

Job Identification 4051

Posting Date 07/20/2026, 09:59 PM

Apply Before 08/10/2026, 05:55 AM

Job Schedule Full Time

Locations Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)

Category Type TradesSupport Staff

Position Type Support Staff - Auxiliary

College/Administrative Portfolio VP USOF

Faculty/Department Campus Operations & Services

Annual Salary Range $64,716.12 to $87,896.16

About the Team
About the Team
The Office of the Vice-President, University Services, Operations and Finance provides the operational foundation that supports the University of Alberta's academic and research mission. This role leads the delivery of integrated services that foster a thriving, high-performing university workplace.
The Vice-President oversees the development and management of campus infrastructure, secure and sustainable IT systems, strategic human resources, financial stewardship and procurement services. The portfolio emphasizes service excellence, operational efficiency and continuous improvement to meet institutional goals.
Key departments reporting to this portfolio include Campus Services; Finance, Planning and Procurement; Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment; Information Services and Technology; Infrastructure Planning, Development and Partnerships; Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management; Shared Services; Strategic Transformation and Delivery; and Utilities and Operations.

Description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position has a term length of one year plus one day from the date of hire.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at University of Alberta campuses across Edmonton.





The Locksmith is required by law to be security-audited and registered with Alberta Justice and the Solicitor General. This position is charged with the responsibility of providing a safe and secure environment for the University community at large. The Journeyperson locksmith provides continuous service (including the participation in standby on a rotating basis) ensuring that all emergency situations such as lost or stolen keys, break-ins, insecure doors, vandalism, etc., are dealt with in a timely manner. In addition to providing these services, it is the responsibility of the locksmith to manage and maintain a high security keying system for private organizations affiliated with the University of Alberta.

Responsibilities

- Installing specified high-security lock systems, deadlocks, and keyless entry locks.
- Repairing, replacing, or adjusting damaged or defective components of an enterance or exit door, including door closers, hinges, electric release mechanisms, and sometimes the door itself.
- Changing lock key combinations by inserting recent pins into locks.
- Designing complex master key systems for end users.

Qualifications

- Grade 12 High School diploma or equivalent.
- Journeyperson Locksmith certificate.
- Supervisory safety course.
- 5 years of institutional locksmith experience.
- Must possess a valid Alberta Class 5 (non-GDL) driver's license.
- Must be able to provide a recent copy of a three-year driver's abstract with no more than six (6) demerits and/or two (2) moving violations within the last two years.

Application Instructions

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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📌 Locksmith (Canada)
🏢 University of Alberta
📍 Canada