Are you an experienced Electrician looking for a unique opportunity to work on a state‑of‑the‑art passenger ropeway system? Okanagan Gondola is seeking a motivated and safety‑focused skilled to join our Operations team and support the reliable operation of our gondola's electrical, control, and safety systems.

This role is critical to ensuring the safe and uninterrupted operation of one of British Columbia's newest tourism attractions.

About the Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Gondola Lift Maintenance Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving all electrical and control systems associated with the gondola, terminals, towers, and supporting facilities.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Lift Maintenance team, manufacturers, and contractors to ensure system reliability, regulatory compliance, and guest safety.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on gondola electrical systems

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair motors and drives, variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLC control systems, safety circuits and interlocks, sensors and monitoring devices, low‑voltage and communication networks, and emergency backup systems

Support daily start‑up, shutdown, and operational testing procedures

Diagnose electrical faults and respond to equipment failures efficiently

Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals

Maintain maintenance records, inspection reports, and troubleshooting documentation

Assist with regulatory inspections, annual maintenance programmes, and commissioning activities

Support emergency response procedures and lift evacuations when required

Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, manufacturer requirements,



and company policies

Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and performance

Qualifications

Red Seal Industrial Electrician or Red Seal Construction Electrician

Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence

Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience

Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, and control systems

Strong understanding of electrical schematics and technical documentation

Strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Preferred Assets

Passenger ropeway, gondola, chairlift, ski lift, or amusement ride experience

Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting

Knowledge of VFD systems and industrial automation

Experience with 24‑Volt systems

Experience with SCADA or monitoring systems

Fall protection certification

Standard First Aid certification

Lockout/Tagout/Tryout training

What We're Looking For
You are a detail‑oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in keeping critical systems operating safely and efficiently. You understand that reliability and safety are non‑negotiable when transporting guests and are committed to maintaining the highest operational standards.

Working Conditions

Outdoor work in all weather conditions

Working at heights on towers and terminals

Rotating on‑call responsibilities

Weekend and holiday work as required

Occasional lifting and physical work

Exposure to high‑voltage and industrial electrical systems

Why Join Okanagan Gondola?
Be part of launching and operating a premier tourism destination.

Work on advanced ropeway and transportation technology.

Ongoing technical training and professional development.

Opportunity for career growth within a growing organization.

Spectacular Okanagan working environment.

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📌 Gondola Lift Maintenance Electrical Technician (British Columbia)
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📍 British Columbia