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Electrician

AHS Employees

Powering our facilities

Electricians have a wide range of responsibilities in construction, renovation, and maintenance of electrical systems.

They review blueprints, diagrams and building and electrical codes to determine wiring layouts, then, based on these layouts assemble, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and controls in a range of facilities including hospitals, health centres, community clinics, and more.

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Compensation

$42.95 - $46.37 per hour

Other benefits

Union

Alberta Union of Provincial Employees General Support Services (AUPE GSS)

Education

Journeyman electrician certificate

Registration

Not required

Duties

  • Review blueprints, diagrams, and relevant construction codes to determine wiring layouts for new builds and renovations
  • Assemble and install conduit, armored cable, wiring systems and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings
  • Operate and maintain distribution and control equipment including relays, switches, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures
  • Analyze electrical system performance, perform maintenance, and identify and repair any issues

Make a Difference

  • Provide light, power, and backup systems for electrical equipment used by staff and patients
  • Ensure reliable electrical power for lifesaving equipment
  • Ensure electrical systems and controls are safe, functional, and up-to-code
  • Ensure renovations are safely wired and up to current building codes and standards
  • Maintain important records necessary for safe building and equipment operation, maintenance, and repair

Work Collaboratively

  • Collaborate with other electricians and tradespeople, engineers, designers, tradespeople, contractors, administrative staff and management
  • Work in a variety of facilities including hospitals, medical centres and continuing care facilities

Grow Your Career

  • Additional training and education
  • Healthcare leadership and management
  • Health system administration

Additional Information

To learn more about a career as an electrician in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).