Electrician

Job Information
Job Title: Electrician
Job Requisition ID: JR87041
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Calgary AB
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary (6 months contract)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 14, 2026
Classification: Electrician 1
Salary: $3,369.66 bi-weekly ($87,948/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service
Alberta Infrastructure is responsible for delivering about one quarter of the Alberta government’s Capital Plan, which addresses the provincial infrastructure needs of Alberta’s population that support key social programs and services and economic development. 
The Ministry designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that school and hospital infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. Infrastructure also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans. 
For more information about Alberta Infrastructure, please visit: http://www.infrastructure.alberta.ca.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, the position repairs, installs, maintains and performs alterations of a variety of electrical equipment within several Correctional facilities and other facilities in the Calgary area. Performs other administrative and project planning tasks such as preparing labour and material estimates and interacting with contractors. The position also supports the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical security systems at the Calgary Correctional complex including several buildings on site and other auxiliary equipment. The incumbent works independently on a wide variety of electrical systems in conjunction with the client department.
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all day-to-day commercial building operations are performed in an effective and efficient manner, carefully adhering to all Alberta Infrastructure and industry accepted standards for the subject location.
The primary responsibilities for the Electrician include, but are not limited to:
• Prioritizing, scheduling, and organizing maintenance tasks for himself, in-house staff and contractors.
• Carrying out specialized procedures in the repair and reconditioning of electrical equipment
• Reading, interpreting, and performing service and maintenance of electrical components.
• Repairing or replacing faulty or non-operating components lubricate, adjust, and provide general inspection
• Providing training and direction to other Infrastructure team members/clients and users of systems, regarding safe electrical procedures and practices
The successful candidate will have:
• Good interpersonal communication and correspondence skills 
The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position. 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Required:
• Journeyperson level electrician certification
• Ability to apply electrical building codes and regulations
Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.
Assets:
• Coordination and planning skills involving a variety of electrical equipment of different power distribution levels in a complex facilities environment
• Detailed knowledge of the correctional environment, including sensitivity to a high level of security
• Working knowledge of operation and maintenance of building systems

Notes

This position is a Temporary, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 40, Monday to Friday (8:15am – 4:30pm).
Location: Calgary Correctional Centre, Calgary, Alberta 
Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
Links and information on what we have to offer:
• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources  for more information. 
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service  (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Kemi Adebola at Kemi.Adebola@gov.ab.ca.