Job Summary

Come work as a Chargehand with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Chargehand of General Trades to join the Plant Maintenance team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!
As a Chargehand of General Trades with VCH you will:

• Provide supervision to designated staff and performs related administrative duties a majority of the time.
• Facilitate the resolution of work problems by using recognized methodologies and liaising with clients.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of preventative maintenance programs, including the use of a computerized maintenance management system.
• Perform skilled maintenance work and repair at the journeyman level, and maintenance and planning duties on designated capital projects and/or facilities maintenance operations.
• Supervise designated staff.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 12, plus five (5) years’ recent, related experience including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certificate of Apprenticeship or Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeyman Electrician recognized by the Province of British Columbia.
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.