Posted 3 days ago
Electrician
@ Vancouver International Airport Authority
British Columbia
Overview
Vancouver International Airport Authority is hiring a full-time Electrician in its Facilities Maintenance Department. The role covers preventative and corrective maintenance of airport electrical, control and lighting systems, with 24-hour shift work required. Candidates need three years of recent related experience and a BC Trade Qualification as an Electrician.
Responsibilities:
- Repair and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment across airport assets
- Maintain generators, lighting, switchgear, UPS and control systems
- Troubleshoot and service fire alarm, HVAC and airfield lighting systems
- Work as part of a cross-functional maintenance team
Requirements summary:
- Three years of recent related experience
- BC Trade Qualification as an Electrician
- Valid BC driver's licence, class 5 or better
- Safety-first approach and strong troubleshooting skills
- French language skills an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | French |
| Licences & certifications | BC Trade Qualification (Electrician) |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Vancouver International Airport Authority
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YVR exists to serve our community and the economy that supports it. Connecting B.C. proudly to the world, we are Canada’s second-busiest airport, providing critical and strategic links to markets around the world. A world-class sustainable hub airport, we are industry leaders, ranked Best Airport in North America 13 of the last 15 years by Skytrax, the world’s premier international aviation award. Through our commitments to safety, teamwork, accountability, and innovation, we fulfill our strategic priorities, including our commitment to being Net Zero by 2030. We believe that people are the core of our business. We're trailblazers for change and innovation, transforming our airport and making a difference in our community. We welcome new voices with diverse experiences to join our team— consider your next opportunity at YVR. . . YVR est là pour servir notre communauté et l’économie qui la soutient. En connectant fièrement la C.-B. au reste du monde, nous sommes le deuxième aéroport le plus achalandé du Canada, offrant des liens essentiels et stratégiques vers les marchés mondiaux. En tant que carrefour aéroportuaire durable de classe mondiale, nous sommes des leaders de l’industrie, ayant été nommés meilleur aéroport en Amérique du Nord 13 fois au cours des 15 dernières années par Skytrax, la principale référence internationale en matière de reconnaissance dans l’aviation. Grâce à nos engagements envers la sécurité, le travail d’équipe, la responsabilisation et l’innovation, nous réalisons nos priorités stratégiques, y compris notre objectif d’atteindre zéro émission nette d’ici 2030. Nous croyons que les gens sont au cœur de nos activités. Nous sommes des pionniers du changement et de l’innovation, en pleine transformation de notre aéroport et déterminés à faire une différence dans notre communauté. Nous sommes toujours heureux d’accueillir de nouvelles voix aux parcours diversifiés pour se joindre à notre équipe — envisagez votre prochaine opportunité à YVR
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YVR exists to serve our community and the economy that supports it. Connecting B.C. proudly to the world, we are Canada’s second-busiest airport, providing critical and strategic links to markets around the world. A world-class sustainable hub airport, we are industry leaders, ranked Best Airport in North America 13 of the last 15 years by Skytrax, the world’s premier international aviation award. Through our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airlines and Aviation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, B.C. |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1992 |
| Specialties | Airport Management |
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YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Facilities Maintenance plays an integral part in the continued success and future vision of the Vancouver Airport Authority.
Position overview
We have a permanent full-time Electrician position available in our Facilities Maintenance Department. This role works as a member of a cross functional team, and the successful candidate will perform all aspects of preventative and corrective maintenance on various systems within the Airport Authority buildings and assets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Repairing and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment including
- Generator sets
- Lighting systems
- Passenger loading bridges
- Switchgear and transformers
- UPSs
- Automatic Microcomputer and PLC control systems
- Airfield lighting
- Multiple HMI Systems including Fire Alarm, General Alarm, etc
- Frequency Drives, Soft Starts
- Electrical infrastructure from 69kv to 120V
- HVAC controls
- Ground Fault protection system
Key qualifications include:
- Three years of recent related experience, supplemented by a BC Trade Qualification as an Electrician.
- Demonstrated ability to make safety a top priority
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently, with little supervision
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Proactive and customer focused
- Valid BC driver’s license (class 5 or better)
Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. This helps us meet federal language obligations while ensuring a welcoming experience. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.
Shift work is required as the Maintenance Department operates on a 24-hour basis.
This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.
As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.
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