At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair electrical systems at Vancouver Airport, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join YVR, a dynamic airport connecting people and places.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous vacation, health benefits, and retirement savings matching.
- Other info: Shift work required; bilingual skills are a plus but not mandatory.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that makes a real impact in a vibrant environment.
- Qualifications: BC Trade Qualification as an Electrician and three years of related experience.
The predicted salary is between 80817 - 105629 $ per year.
YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Facilities Maintenance plays an integral part in the continued success and future vision of the Vancouver Airport Authority.
We have two permanent, full-time Electrician positions available in our Facilities Maintenance Department. This role works as a member of a cross-functional team, and the successful candidate will perform all aspects of preventative and corrective maintenance on various systems within the Airport Authority buildings and assets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Repairing and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment including Generator sets
- Lighting systems
- Passenger loading bridges
- Switchgear and transformers
- UPSs
- Automatic Microcomputer and PLC control systems
- Airfield lighting
- Multiple HMI Systems including Fire Alarm, General Alarm, etc.
- Frequency Drives, Soft Starts
- Electrical infrastructure from 69kv to 120V
- HVAC controls
- Ground Fault protection system
Key qualifications include:
- Three years of recent related experience, supplemented by a BC Trade Qualification as an Electrician.
- Demonstrated ability to make safety a top priority
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently, with little supervision
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Proactive and customer focused
- Valid BC driver’s license (class 5 or better)
- Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers.
This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position. As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.
Salary Range: $80,817 to $105,629 per annum, based on a 40-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities.
At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive. Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR.
Electrician in Vancouver employer: Vancouver Airport Authority
Le Vancouver Airport Authority est un employeur de choix, offrant un environnement de travail dynamique et collaboratif où l'innovation et la croissance personnelle sont encouragées. En tant que directeur(trice) des services juridiques et conformité, vous bénéficierez d'opportunités de développement professionnel tout en contribuant à des projets d'envergure qui façonnent l'avenir de l'aéroport. Avec une culture axée sur le respect et la diversité, vous ferez partie d'une équipe engagée à offrir des services juridiques de premier plan dans un cadre stimulant et enrichissant.
Contact Details:
Vancouver Airport Authority Recruitment Team
