Electrical Utilities Electrician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
The Electrical Utilities group is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the 15kV network in the Greater Campus Area (GCA), South Campus, Devon, Kinsella, Camrose and other University properties within the Province of Alberta. The Greater Campus Area includes U of A Hospital, Cross Cancer Institute, Canadian Blood Services, and the Jubilee Auditorium. In addition, Electrical Utilities provide electrical services to other utility departments to operate and maintain the Heating Plant, Cooling Plant(s), associated equipment and their distribution networks (corridor).
Reporting to the Electrical Utilities Supervisor and working under the day-to-day direction of the Electrical Utilities Foreman, the Electrical Utilities Electrician is responsible for operating and servicing a complex high voltage distribution system (13800V and 4160V) as well as auxiliary systems in accordance with applicable codes and utility regulations and in combination with First Class Journeyman Electrician requirements.
- Operates and maintains a large complex high voltage distribution system including high voltage distribution equipment, transformers, cables, low voltage distribution equipment, and high / medium voltage generators;
- Installs, maintains and repairs electrical services, pumps, controls, data collecting computing systems, lighting, electrically operated valves, alarm systems, etc., throughout all U of A campuses and off-site locations;
- While on 24hr emergency standby, addresses any power distribution problems and makes contact with Fortis Alberta Inc. or EPCOR when power interruptions occur in the Greater Campus area or off campus properties;
- Splices and terminates high voltage cables used in the high voltage electrical distribution system;
- Installs new substations that encompasses all electrical distribution and transformation equipment for electrical service to customers;
- Tests / cleans / repairs cables, H.V. distribution transformers, H.V. switchgear, transfer systems, motors, generators, protective relays, computer control systems, lighting systems, communication systems, programmable logic controllers, boiler and generator controls, and motor control centers;
- Tests efficiencies and integrity of switches, transformers, motors, generators, protective relays and other related apparatus;
- Attends safety meetings once a month where electricians contribute ideas to formulate changes regarding procedures and safe practices critical to the operation; and
- Issues safety clearance certificates describing protective measures and procedures during work processes;
Minimum Qualifications:
- Grade 12;
- Alberta First Class Journeyman Certificate in the electrical trade.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Protective Relay training
- Electrical Code upgrading
- CPR and First Aid
- Technical seminars for new equipment
- Confined Space Entry Training
- Fork Lift Training
- Programmable Logic Controller Training
- Certificate in Scaffold Building and Inspections
- Training in HV electrical Cable Splicing and terminations
- Training in Use of Scott Air Packs
- Power Systems Electrician’s Certificate an asset
- Fall Arrest Training + Arial Work Platform
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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.