Date Posted: November 4, 2025

Posting Deadline: November 10, 2025

Department: Facilities Management

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Group Affiliation: CUPE Local 4491

Hours: $35.86 per hour

Location: At Saint Mary's University

We are currently looking to fill the position of Lead Electrician to join our Facilities Management team.

What we offer

Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package Defined Contribution Pension plan Vacation Holiday closure Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations Manager, the Lead Electrician will establish and perform preventative maintenance, and perform troubleshooting and repair to electrical, lighting, security systems and fire alarm systems.

Works closely with any outside agency that is required to perform work on the above noted systems. Uses any such collaboration to enhance knowledge and troubleshooting expertise.

Assists other maintenance staff in PM, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, security alarm and fire alarm systems and associated equipment.

Establishes a good working knowledge of all electrical, security and fire alarm schematics, drawings, and control logics within the complex.

Attends training sessions to keep up with technological changes in electrical and fire alarm systems.

Acts as the lead electrician tradesperson and oversees security and emergency maintenance work necessary to maintain the electrical, security and fire alarm systems.

Directs and coordinates the work of a group of electricians.

Works to keep all electrical, security and fire alarm systems panels, rooms, vaults and equipment rooms in a neat, clean and organized manner.

The Collective Agreement can be viewed here.

Experience and Education Requirements Certified Electrical Tradesperson with two (2) years related experience in construction or maintenance.

Ability to work in a team workplace.

Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner,



following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures, in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage.

Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information.

Ability to interact with customers in a positive working relationship.

Ability to work alone and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Ability to take initiative in completing tasks with minimal instruction.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

About Saint Mary's University Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primarily undergraduate universities known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students.

Saint

Mary's provides our more than 6,400 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air.

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Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a World without limits. Learn more about working at Saint Mary's University here and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

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