Journeyman Electrician
About The Position
GrizzlyTrek is seeking one Journeyman Electrician to join our valued client's team at a large institutional facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This is a full-time, permanent position responsible for the maintenance of all electrical services, fire and security alarms, distribution systems, and fixtures across the site. This role operates within a dynamic, secure facility environment where you will directly support infrastructure operations and maintenance across a large-scale building portfolio. The position includes supervising and mentoring on-site personnel as part of the facility's training program. Additional positions may become available at similar locations across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba.
Requirements
- Valid Journeyman Electrician Certification (Provincial or Inter-provincial)
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to obtain and maintain an enhanced security clearance
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 23 kg using safe lifting techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Willingness to work within a secure facility environment, including direct interaction with on-site personnel
- Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and shift work for a 24/7 facility operation
- Willingness to travel to various facility locations as required
Nice To Haves
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of work-related continuing education courses or certifications related to facility maintenance or workplace safety
- Certification in preventative maintenance programs
- Valid Fall Protection, Confined Space, and/or WHMIS certification
- SMT designation from the Building Owners and Managers Institute
- Experience in operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical equipment and building systems
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Experience supervising and/or mentoring individuals
- Experience working in a secure, industrial, or institutional environment
Responsibilities
- Maintain all electrical services, fire alarm systems, and security alarm systems within the facility
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical distribution systems and fixtures
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical infrastructure and related building systems
- Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to support maintenance activities
- Apply safety precautions and practices associated with electrical work in a secure facility environment
- Supervise and instruct on-site personnel in electrical maintenance tasks where applicable
- Operate specialized tools, equipment, and testing instruments relevant to the electrical trade
- Maintain compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety codes and regulations
- Perform duties at various facility locations as required
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of $42.85 to $46.51, plus Training Differential (7% to 9%) and $2,140 annual Special Duty Allowance
- Vacation leave starting at 3 weeks annually, increasing with years of service up to 6 weeks
- One-time entitlement of 40 hours additional vacation leave after 2 years of service
- 12 paid statutory holidays per year
- Paid personal leave, paid sick time, and bereavement leave
- Parental and maternity allowance
- Leave for preschool childcare, long-term care of parents, and family-related responsibilities
- Healthcare, vision, hospital, and dental plans
- Disability coverage
- Operational service time: after 10 years of service, employees can retire at age 50
- Leave with Income Averaging option for extended leave periods
- Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
- AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
- Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
- Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
- Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
- Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
- Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
- Ongoing training and career development support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
