With 55 schools, over 25,000 students and more than 4,500 employees, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is an education community bound together by our beliefs. Our facilities are located in some of the most beautiful natural settings in the province. Our Board encompasses a large and dynamic mixture of urban centers, small towns and rural areas throughout Central Ontario.

We offer excellent programs, resources and supports so that students are provided with every chance to reach their future goals and aspirations. At this time of reconciliation through education, we are committed to meaningful and respectful relationships as we live, work, play and pray together on this traditional territory.

Life Safety Technician & Electrician (Journeyman)

Open To: Open Competition

Job Location: Facilities Services, 97 Ferndale Drive Barrie

Position Type/Hours: Full-Time Permanent; 0.5 Life Safety Technician, 0.5 Electrician. Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, 40 hours weekly

Annual Compensation: $32.86 to $34.85 per hour, as per Collective Agreement

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Facilities Systems Maintenance, the Life Safety Technician/Electrician’s primary responsibility is for the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical distribution systems including electrical, electronic and electrical-mechanical equipment, as well as the installation and verification of life safety systems devices in accordance with Board policies and procedures, relevant regulations, codes and best practices in a safe and effective manner.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experiences to the role:

- Minimum Licensed 309 A Journeyman Electrician – Construction and Maintenance
- Valid CFAA Technician Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year (employer supported training if do not currently have certification)




- 1 to 3 years previous related and/or on the job experience in an electrical maintenance capacity for facility power supply, distribution, and lighting up to at least 600V in a commercial/industrial setting, as well as security/alarm systems and panels, P.A. systems, and emergency lighting
- Ability to troubleshoot and improve installed electrical equipment/infrastructure
- Ability to install/replace electrical equipment/infrastructure.
- Ability to utilize drawings, electrical schematics, and documents as part of performing work.
- Experience using electronic Work Management Systems (CMMS, Work Order System, etc.) for documentation of work performed and data collection.
- Ability to use computers and electronic devices for communication and documentation.
- Must be compliant with health and safety guidelines
- Knowledge of Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Industrial Establishments
- Good interpersonal skills in dealing with adolescents and the general public.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid Ontario Driver's License, Class G with clean abstract
- Standard First Aid Certification, CPR certification

Interested candidates must forward, in confidence, a cover letter, resume and supporting documentation by September 23, 2026 at 4:00pm Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request.

As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC).

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Reconciliation through Education, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.

THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $32.86-$34.85 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Life Safety Technician & Electrician (Journeyman) (Barrie)
🏢 Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
📍 Barrie