Job Description

GENERAL

Description:

Electrician

Competition #:

ASH AC 1707/25

Posting Date:

08/08/2025

Status:

Active

Type:

External

DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Maintenance-Regional Tradesperson-Electrician

ASH Electrician Maint_01

Closing Date:

08/15/2025

Facility / Site:

Ashern Hospital - Lakeshore

Posting Type:

Permanent

Position Type:

Full-Time

Hours of Work:

Days

Term Dates:

-

FTE:

1.0000

Union Group:

MGEU Facility Support

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager, Facilities Management, the Maintenance Regional Tradesperson Electrician is responsible for the maintenance of the physical plant, buildings and grounds. The Maintenance Regional Tradesperson Electrician performs electrical related duties on equipment and fixtures, works well with other maintenance staff in a preventative maintenance program, policy development as well as the ordering and controlling of supplies. The incumbent will be required to work and travel to other facilities within the Interlake - Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA). The position of Maintenance Regional Tradesperson Electrician functions in a manner consistent with and supports, the mission, vision and values of the Interlake - Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 education with previous building maintenance experience and hold a current interprovincial Red Seal Electrician License. Maintenance experience in a health care facility an asset. A combination of other education and related job experience may also be considered. Knowledge and ability to interpret and understand Canadian electrical codes and building codes. Minimum five (5) years' experience as a journeyman interprovincial electrician in a commercial setting. Demonstrated experience and skills in general carpentry, plumbing, painting, plastering, electrical, pneumatic and electronic controls and equipment maintenance. Previous supervisory experience an asset. Good written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex instructions, including manufacturers' directions. Must have basic computer literacy skills. Previous experience with a computerized maintenance system an asset. Ability to read and interpret blue prints and electrical schematic/ DDC drawings. Must be able to effectively use the required tools for the trade. Good organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary team environment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders and ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. and crawlspace work. Valid Driver's license, level 5 minimum is required. Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.


Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Metis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.