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Post End Date: August 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM. This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE1295 (Employee Group).
About the Role: TheElectricianworks on all aspects of the University’selectricalsystems, including scheduled maintenance, new construction, and emergency response.
Perform routine, scheduledelectricalmaintenance work,ranging from 24 volts to 13,800 volts,on various related systemssuchpower distribution systems,fire alarm systems, lighting systems and building automation control systems;
Perform troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment, such as medium voltage relay protection systems and associated 125VDC control, normal and emergency power systems, interior/exterior lighting and associated control systems, automated clocks,mechanical system components such as variable frequency drives, and analog/digital BAS control devices;
Act as on-callElectrician(and/or on-callFireTechnician) by responding to priority calls requiring immediate attention, such asfire alarm systemde‑activationand re‑activation, power outagesupportandissues withelectrical equipment;
Work various shifts such as 7:30 am–4:00 pm or (afternoon shift), including opportunities for overtime;
Performelectricalinstallation of new equipment, including installing newoutlets, new service entrance panels, current light fixturesand lighting control systems,additionalfire detectiondevicesand new BAS control devices;
Work withandassistother Facilities Management staff or contracted trades onelectricalrelated items;




Maintain a clean, safe working area and report any unsafe conditions;
Ability to communicate clear and precisein a respectful manneris an asset.
Please note this is a 40 hour per week position.
Key Skills and Experience: Licensed JourneymanElectrician certification;
2-5 years of relevant work experience;
Current Ontario driver’s licence with an acceptable driver’s abstract;
CurrentWorking at Heightscertification;
CurrentCSA462training(Arc Flash);
Demonstrated ability to perform electrical installations, maintenance work,troubleshootingand repairs;
Knowledge ofElectrical and Firecodes, legislation, regulations, building operation manuals, operating procedures, safety guidelines, policies,and procedures;
Knowledge of specialty tools such aselectrical diagnostic meters, powertoolsand power quality instrumentation;
Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and equipment specifications;
Demonstrated ability to use PC-based software systems such asBAS or computerized energy management system,Lutron Lighting systems, Simplex and Edwards EST# Fire Alarm Systems, and other related software;
Demonstrated knowledge of safetyregulations andprocedures;
Ability to work as a team to brainstorm solutions, as well as independently;
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, faculty, students, and visitors within the physical space beingmaintained;
Ability to estimate equipment andcomponentrequirements for renovations, installations, and repairs;
Ability to review existing installation(s) and evaluate ifadditionalcomponents/fixtures can be added without compromising the safety and operation of the installation;
Ability to prioritize tasks and continually assess risks;
Ability to resolve emergency situations.
Preferred or Asset Skills: Fire Technician certification.
Salary and Total Rewards: JobGroup (Class 120),HourlyScale ($38.36-$40.13)*;
This position includes full comprehensive benefits including tuition waiver. This position is included in theCUPE 1295Union and:



Wageis thereforedeterminedby theCUPE 1295Collective agreement*.
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Diversity and Inclusion: Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [email protected] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met. Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca. Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world‑class research activity. Located in Ontario’s scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full‑time faculty members and researchers, Brock's robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties. The University’s 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock’s renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co‑op programs.

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📌 Electrician (Ontario)
🏢 Brock University
📍 Ontario