About Qualicum School District

Qualicum School District is centrally situated on east Vancouver Island and covers the area of Nanoose Bay to Bowser and spans from Errington across the Strait of Georgia to Lasqueti Island. We serve a student population of approximately 4700 students. Qualicum School District consists of eight elementary schools (Grades K-7), two secondary schools (Grade 8-12), an alternate school (PASS/Woodwinds) and a Distributed Learning program to support home-learning families called the Collaborative Education Alternative Program (CEAP). False Bay School on Lasqueti Island is entirely off-grid with an immense solar project recently completed. Qualicum School District also embraces many community organizations through various school programs. The area’s natural beauty, never-ending beaches, mild climate and small-town charm make it a popular tourist destination and a great opportunity to have a career in paradise.

**JOB TITLE: **Temporary Electrician

40.00 hours per week, 12 months per year. Commencing as soon as possible until the full return of the incumbent. Please note the anticipated end date of this assignment is February 18, 2027.

JOB FUNCTION: An employee in this classification performs maintenance on the electrical systems and other internal systems of the physical plant that are associated with the electrical trade to allow full use of school district facilities and equipment at all times. An employee in this classification also ensures that all maintenance performed is in accordance with applicable codes, WorkSafe BC Guidelines & Regulations, bylaws and procedures in force within the School District.

REPORTING TO: Director of Operations or designate

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:

1. Performs installations and maintenance on the electrical and wiring systems of buildings and generating plants.

2. Performs installations and maintenance on building electronic devices and systems such as fire alarms and sprinklers, security (including security cameras), network wiring, Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, master time clocks, telephone, public address, emergency light packs, and heating controls.

3. Performs routine and requested inspections of district systems and facilities for the purpose of preventative maintenance and code compliance.

4. Estimates maintenance and project work as authorized.

5. Performs maintenance and troubleshooting of alternate energy source. e.g. Solar Arrays and Inverters and Batteries.

6. Performs project work as requested.

7. Orders supplies and equipment as authorized by the General Manager of Operations or designate.

8. May guide/oversee the work of others.

9. Performs other job-related duties.

REQUIRED ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduation or equivalent.

2. Valid BC Trades Qualification or Interprovincial Trades Qualification in the trade of electrician.

3. Minimum five (5) years' experience, including work experience acquired during apprenticeship.

4. Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.

5. Valid Emergency First Aid certificate.

6. Ability to work effectively with staff

PLEASE PROVIDE 3 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

How to apply:

Make a Future / Qualicum School District

Please note to submit your application to the actual job posting you must click onto the job posting, then click the “APPLY” button.

Successful applicants must successfully complete an Authorization for Criminal Records Search pursuant to the Criminal Records Review Act every 5 years.

For further information please contact Amanda Kramer, Human Resources Administrative Assistant at 250 954 4677 or akramer@sd69.bc.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Posted On

June 22, 2026 01:38 PM PST/PDT

Closing Date & Time

Ongoing

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Job Type

Full Time, Contract/Term

Job Category

ECE, EA and Support Staff

City

Parksville

School/Location

Multiple locations

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Salary

41.65

Employment Start Date

Start Immediately

End Date

02/18/2027

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