Electrician in Halifax

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons. Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Halifax

Organizational Unit: Real Property Planning and Management

Classification: ELEC

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: English

Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

The role: We are looking for an Electrician to support our Real Property Planning and Management Branch. The incumbent would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. Under the general supervision of the Site Operations Supervisor, the Electrician is responsible for maintaining, installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, calibrating and repairing a wide range of Electrical systems and equipment, including specialized laboratory equipment and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

You will be required to install and maintain all equipment to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) standards and be responsive to research needs and equipment failures. You will work as part of a team to support other trades on site but would routinely perform work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy and safety while performing your duties. The Electrician will also be required to operate all shop equipment and tools necessary for the repair and installation of all Electrical systems and their components, as well as facility projects. He or she will work closely with each Research group to support maintenance/repairs and set-up of equipment to ensure operational efficiency.

This position will appeal to someone who enjoys working in a multi-site team environment with constantly changing priorities and new challenges daily. The successful incumbent should be someone who is open to learning and can provide their own input and ideas to benefit the workplace.

NRC employees enjoy a wide range of benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans. Vacation starts at 3 weeks, 3 weeks of sick leave, our offices are closed between December 25th and January 1st, we have 5 days of family related leave and employees are entitled to 2 days of personal leave.

Screening criteria:

• Education: Secondary School Diploma according to provincial standards. A valid Nova Scotia certificate of qualifications as a Construction and Maintenance Electrician (309A) or an equivalent inter-provincial Journeymen’s Certificate of Qualification.
• Experience: Significant and recent experience servicing, repairing and maintaining a variety of electrical and building equipment as well as building systems and controls in industrial facilities. Significant and recent experience in preventive/corrective maintenance, dismantling equipment, and troubleshooting HVAC equipment, generators and pumps. Recent experience monitoring and maintaining a building automation system (BAS) and Fire Alarm system. Recent experience with card access and Direct Digital Control (DDC) control components.

Condition of employment: Must be able to possess and retain the physical capabilities to perform the position which include but may not be limited to: crouching, bending, twisting, walking, climbing stairs & ladders, ability to hear to diagnose mechanical troubles, and the ability to handle heavy and bulky objects. Reliability Status. For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

Language requirements: English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests.

Assessment criteria:

• Technical competencies: Solid knowledge of building management DDC systems and preventative maintenance systems. Solid ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, manuals and manufacturers specifications. Solid ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment in industrial buildings. Solid knowledge of the National Building Code, the Canada Labor Code Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Safe Work Practices, WHMIS and regulations governing the handling of hazardous materials.

Behavioural competencies:

• Technology support - Client focus (Level 2)
• Technology support - Communication (Level 1)
• Technology support - Initiative (Level 2)
• Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Technology support - Teamwork (Level 1)

Compensation: From $78,672 to $84,985 per annum. NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes: Willing and able to work occasional overtime, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays. Willingness to work at heights. Willingness to work in an environment that may include exposure to chemicals, dirt, noise, noxious odors, hazardous equipment, extreme temperatures and/or working in awkward conditions. A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one-year period. Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application. The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times. We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.