Posted 20 days ago
Electrician
@ Island Health
Port Alberni, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem journeyman electrician to install, construct, alter, repair, maintain and service electrical equipment and systems across its multi-site operation on Vancouver Island. The work covers building systems and equipment, with patient and staff safety and quality improvement built into every task. Candidates need a BC journeyman electrician credential and a valid Class 5 driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Install, construct, alter, repair and maintain electrical equipment and systems
- Operate and maintain building systems and equipment
- Service electrical equipment across a multi-site operation
- Read and interpret blueprints and drawings
- Contribute to continuous quality and safety improvement
Requirements summary:
- Journeyman Electrician certificate recognized by the Province of BC
- Grade 10 plus two years' recent related experience
- Valid Class 5 British Columbia driver's licence
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
- Physical ability to carry out the duties
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Electrician (BC), Certificate of Apprenticeship, Trades Qualification Certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical trades |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,274 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, performs skilled electrical work at the journeyman level in installing, constructing, altering, repairing, maintaining and servicing electrical equipment and systems for a multi-site operation. Operates and maintains building systems and equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 plus two years' recent, related experience 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 BC. Valid class 5 British Columbia drivers licence.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1395.pdfJournal
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