Electrician

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: CUPE TG
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Facilities Management
Reports to: Supervisor, Facilities
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage Range: $38.93 - $39.80 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Shifts: Evening shifts between 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Status: Temporary Full-Time (Up to 6 months)
Closing Date: November 19, 2026

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Facility Management Service department, the principal responsibilities of the Electrician include: installing and maintaining electrical circuits, all types of electrical equipment, appliances, lighting fixtures and other systems, as needed; troubleshooting and testing electrical systems and electronic equipment to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components; conducting preventative maintenance/repair responsibilities, following quality assurance and safety procedures continually; completing work orders; performing cross-functional and/or other duties as, assigned and/or required.

Duties

• Installs and maintains electrical circuits, all types of electrical equipment, appliances, lighting fixtures and other systems, as needed.
• Troubleshoots and tests electrical systems and electronic equipment to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components.
• Conducts preventative maintenance/repair responsibilities, following quality assurance and safety procedures continually.
• Completes work orders.
• Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contraventions of the Act, in a timely manner.
• Performs cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required.
• Performs other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required, including, maintaining all required records and information pertinent to the costing of work assignments; assisting with staff orientation, etc.

Qualifications

• At minimum completion of high school plus Electrician Apprenticeship program
• 5 years, 9,000 hours of apprenticeship training, which includes approx. 8760 hours on-the-job training, 8 - 10 weeks (240 - 300 hours) of technical training in a classroom in each year for four years}.
• Construction and Maintenance Electrician License – 309A
• 5 to 8 years of practical and related experience and/or Apprenticeship 3 to 5 years on the job training required.
• Good mathematical skills, required
• Good strength and manual dexterity skills, required
• Ability to distinguish colors to work with color-coded wiring, required
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, and Electrical Code Book, required
• Ability to work in constricted spaces, required
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.