Electrical Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance & Operations

Children's & Women's Health Center

Vancouver, BC

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to support the safe and reliable operation of a large, complex healthcare campus. The ideal candidate is a Journeyman Electrician (Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification recognized by the Province of B.C.). A Field Safety Representative (FSR) Class B designation is preferred. As an Electrical Supervisor, you will oversee and coordinate electrical projects, ensure compliance with safety standards and codes, and provide leadership and technical support to a team of electricians. Your duties will include reviewing electrical plans, preparing, or reviewing electrical drawings and sketches for renovation and repair projects, estimating project costs, providing input on contract awards, assigning work, monitoring progress, conducting quality inspections, and providing technical guidance and support. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, good knowledge of electrical systems and regulations, and a proven track record of managing electrical projects. Join our team and contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of electrical services for patients, families, and staff.

What you’ll do

- Ensure the effective maintenance and operation of buildings, building systems, grounds, clinical and facilities equipment and hardware by utilizing efficient planning and scheduling and ensuring work is completed according to applicable regulations and standards (provincial regulations, infection control, lockout tagout, confined spaces, hazardous materials, etc.). Evaluate technical and operational equipment, infrastructure and system risks and develop short and long-term plans for renewal and upgrade for the designated areas.
- Carry out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately report unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
- Oversee, coordinate and manage designated facilities maintenance repairs, shutdowns, emergency response and development projects by ensuring work is aligned with clinical leaders and in accordance with agreed upon timelines, clinical service delivery and operational requirements to mitigate clinical service delivery disruption. Review and monitor work progress, making any changes as necessary in alignment and partnership with clinical leaders. Make decisions on behalf of the Facilities Maintenance & Operations department, to ensure continuity of service, ensuring appropriate communication with all partners, clients and contractors.
- Lead, supervise, and performance manages designated staff and is accountable for the area’s operational planning as well as resource allocation and utilization; investigates work and staff issues and where necessary initiate disciplinary action up to and including termination.
- Participate in the management of grievances and labour relations matters by performing duties such as responding to 1st and 2nd step grievances, consulting with Human Resources personnel and/or the Manager as required, providing information and attending union/management meetings and arbitrations.
- Recruit staff through methods such as interviewing internal and external applicants, making hiring decisions, completing required documentation and forwarding to Human Resources for processing.
- Participate in the development of the designated facilities operating budget, make recommendations as appropriate and maintains responsibility for assigned budgets; provide input into the development of short and long-term plans for the facilities infrastructure, acquisition of capital equipment and supplies, and for the expansion of services.
- Look for opportunities to save money, reduce risk, improve process and increase resource utilization.
- Develop and maintain the department’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) including preventative maintenance schedules and plans; review and adjust schedules as necessary according to building system maintenance requirements, budget constraints, and available resources; ensure each scheduled review is consistent with good engineering and safety practices.
- Procure goods and services and evaluate performance of purchased equipment and contractors.
- Monitor the daily work activity of personnel within the assigned area to ensure safety procedures set by the department and regulatory agencies, such as WorkSafe BC, are fully complied with and that work is progressing according to plan.
- Coordinate major and minor projects by reviewing working plans, drawings, and specifications, preparing preliminary cost estimates, determining resources required such as equipment and supplies, liaising with appropriate trades, user departments and contractors on the coordination and scheduling of construction work and reviewing project work to ensure completion in accordance to plan and adherence to applicable codes and organizational regulations.
- Prepare reports for the Manager or Director indicating progress of construction projects and documenting problems such as non-compliance with contract documents, delays in construction and proposed resolutions to ensure projects are completed according to plan.
- As required, prepare detailed and single line mechanical, architectural and structural sketches/drawings, and tenders for renovation/repair projects as required; provide input into the recommendation of contract awards.
- Participate in a wide variety of committee meetings by attending departmental, health and safety, construction/project planning and union/management meetings as a representative of the department as applicable.




- Maintain knowledge of current trends and technological advancements in the field, including up to date knowledge of applicable bylaws, codes regulations and standards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

- Trades Qualification as a journeyman in a relevant trade or Power Engineering certificate, along with a valid Field Safety Representative- Class B (FSR-B) designation. A minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years recent, related experience including a minimum of two (2) years direct supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- As required, valid BC Drivers License and access to a vehicle for business related purposes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Facilities Maintenance & Operations contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Leadership Competencies

- Leading People: acting with integrity and trust; building a team environment; communicating clearly; fostering potential.
- Leading Change: striving for personal mastery; leading with Vision; inspiring and engaging; promoting innovation.
- Partnering: focusing on customers; engaging stakeholders.
- Achieving Results: conceptualizing, demonstrating accountability.
- Business Acumen: managing resources; possessing health environment and political awareness.

Professional / Technical Competencies

- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead and inspire staff and build a team environment that fosters trust and respect.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, customer relations, communication and facilitation skills to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Possesses business acumen and analytical skills to anticipate financial and business requirements and ensure effective use of resources.
- Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance and construction projects within a large complex health care environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of working relationships and trades needs in a maintenance department within a hospital setting.
- Demonstrated ability to investigate issues and develop various options for resolutions.
- Demonstrated ability to operate current computer applications such as AutoCAD, word processing, database, spreadsheet, and maintenance management systems.

Skills & Knowledge

- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes.



Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to career development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a work from home friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-time
Salary Range: $76,111 - $109,409 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC V6H 2N9
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 07:00-15:00 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition #: 205083E

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at [email protected].

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

Attention current employees of PHSA:

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.

The internal job posting expires on October 13, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail [email protected] with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at [email protected].

📌 Electrical Supervisor – BC Children's Hospital & BC Women's Health Centre (Vancouver)
🏢 PHSA
📍 Vancouver