CUPE Comp. 25-476R

Closing date: 2025-01-09 @ 4:00 pm EST

1.0 Maintenance 1 - Electrician Location: Southern Area Schools Base Location: Kirkland Lake Start date : As soon as possible Vacancy Details: 1.0 (Permanent/full-time, 40 hours/week - 7:00am to 3:00pm)

Immediate Supervisor's Title : Building Supervisor

Duties & Responsibilities

• Must have a good working knowledge of techniques, equipment and tools used in the electrical trade
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and electrical schematic diagrams
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in the electrical systems
• Familiar with HVAC systems and Building Automation Control Systems
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively and maintain progress reports
• Maintaining all necessary electrical inspection reports
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Repairing, maintaining and testing existing systems and equipment
• Installing new circuits, lighting, receptacles, etc. as required
• Preparing material and cost estimates required to complete work orders
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid Ontario Electrical Journeyperson Certificate
• Electrical license
• 8 to 10 years of commercial electrical experience
• Valid Class-G Ontario driver's license
• Must have own vehicle to get to work sites
• Currently working in the trade
• Demonstrated experience as an electrician and in related building maintenance
• A valid Globally Harmonized System (GHS) certificate would be considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of the Electrical Code
• Training in lock-out/tag-out, arc flash, fall-arrest, and elevating platform lifts would be an asset
• Fire alarm and security system experience is an asset

Salary as per the current CUPE collective agreement

Interested Candidates Postings can be found on the DSB1 website at and on Apply to Education at Please apply using Apply to Education by clicking the Apply button. Applications received through any other method will not be considered.

Additional Information Internal applicants shall provide a covering letter indicating the position to which they are applying, a complete resume, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), a letter of support from their immediate supervisor, and a list of three references (one which must be the current supervisor).

External applicants shall provide a covering letter and a complete resume, including complete information about experience, training, employment history, dates, places and addresses of previous employers, a copy of their most recent performance appraisal (if applicable), and a list of three references (one which must be a current or recent supervisor). Must provide a Criminal Background Check with vulnerable Sector Screening prior to employment.

• AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-

It is the policy of District School Board Ontario North East to support fair, equitable and transparent hiring and promotion practices for all qualified employees and applicants for employment in order to attract and retain quality employees who facilitate the learning environment for our students. The procedures for the hiring and promotion of staff will be based on DSB1 Hiring Policy & Procedure 1.2.22.

Accommodation Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact

The Board thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A. and is used to determine eligibility for employment.

Jonathan Byer (Board Chair) - Lesleigh Dye (Director of Education)

2025-12-18