Electrical Technician

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 42 to 45 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work setting**:

- Rural area
- Willing to relocate
**Tasks**:

- Design, develop and test power equipment and systems
- Assist in design, development and testing
- Install, maintain and service equipment
- Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
- Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
- Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Certification by a provincial or territorial association
- Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Internet
- Programming software
- Programming languages
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- Programmable logic controller (PLC)
- MS Windows
**Equipment, eystems and controls experience**:

- Robotic equipment and systems
- Electric motors, generators, drives and motor controls
- Electronic testing equipment and systems
- Industrial processes
**Type of industry experience**:

- Electrical utilities
- Energy
- Manufacture
**Area of specialization**:

- Design
- Testing
- Installation
- Operations or production
- Repair
- Troubleshooting
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Public transportation is not available
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
- Values and ethics
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Travel insurance
- Wellness program