Technician, Electricity

**Because at uOttawa, you belong**

**About the faculty/service: Facilities**
Facilities services are characterized by a dynamic and creative growing team where the winds of change are blowing, offering people like you opportunities to use your leadership and innovation skills to contribute to the achievement of their inspiring mission: to deliver best in class research infrastructure, reshape campus life and student experience, and provide a sustainable environment for students, researchers, teachers and community.

uOttawa’s facilities encompass three main sites that are comprised of over 600,000 square meters of building space (over 6.4 million square feet), 42.5 hectares of grounds, 125 buildings and 4,500 beds in 11 residences. There are over 150 employees in Facilities, including Project Managers, Energy and Commissioning Specialists, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Architects, and space Planners. The facilities capital and operating expenditures are in the range of $100M for the University’s $2.0 billion assets under management. The 20-year Capital spending plan envisions $4.0 billion of new investment highlighted by uOttawa launch of project Top Shelf, a $300 million capital investment to build a new facility for the Faculty of Health Sciences at uOttawa’s River Campus, as well as a tower at the Roger Guidon campus to house uOttawa’s new Advanced Medical Research Center (AMRC).

**Position purpose**:
*2 positions available

Reporting to the Electrical Manager, the Electrical technician installs, maintains and repairs the different parts of electrical equipment and systems on the campus, offering exceptional service to the University's community and ensures preserving or improving users' level of comfort.

**Salary**: Salary determinations are done in compliance with the 772B collective agreement. The salary scale for this opportunity ranges between $68,203 et $77,646 yearly. Once you are hired, your years of continuous service at the University of Ottawa as well as obtaining the required certification will be recognized which means you can potentially earn a salary ranging between $86,736 and $91,395 yearly (based on the 2022 salary scale).

These regular positions offer a unique and competitive benefits package including medical, vision & dental, vacation, a defined-benefit pension plan and eligibility to the Tuition Fee Financial Support Program.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

- Perform all duties permitted by the electrical technician trade while complying with applicable laws and codes.
- Respond to electrical maintenance requests from the team lead, following calls lodged at the Call Center.
- Analyze, identify and propose the necessary corrective measures to the operating teams of the engineering sector and other sectors in order to maximize the efficiency and the economic and safe operation of the electrical equipment.
- Analyze, identify and correct the causes of breakdowns of complex systems and/or equipment.
- Communicate with customers to inform them and ensure client satisfaction.

What you will bring:

- Practical and theoretical knowledge and college diploma in electrical field.
- Electrical worker Ontario license would be an asset.
- Certificate in Fire Panels (CFAA) would be an asset.
- Experience in using computer systems such as service management softwares, Excel and Word.
- Valid driving licence.
- Experience and skills in interpersonal relations, communication and customer service
- Bilingualism, oral and written.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $32.79-$37.33 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Language**:

- advanced English (preferred)
- advanced French (preferred)

Work Location: In person