Electrician

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts (07:00-15:00). Must be available for stand-by and call-back on evenings, nights, weekends, and stat holidays.

Salary Information

The hourly rate includes a $6.250 market premium.

Responsibilities

Provide electrical/mechanical and construction services requiring the involvement of qualified electrical tradesperson, in combinations with and including:

• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot and monitor computer processor-controlled equipment: such as the pneumatic medical specimens tube system;
• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot and monitor nurse call / Code Blue system;
• Assess, test and repair all types of wiring used in electrical controls, monitoring systems, lighting and power distribution systems;
• Operate up to 4160-volt switchgear under qualified supervision, or with other supervision present: except in emergency situations requiring immediate action;
• Assess, test and repair all types of power cabling from 24 volts up to 600 volts;
• Perform preventative maintenance on required equipment as required in accordance with applicable documentation;
• Perform minor electrical construction projects to ESA codes and liaise with the ESA inspectors for that work.

Basic Requirements

• One (1) year of Community College;
• Certificate of Qualifications (Electrical) Construction and Maintenance under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act;
• Three (3) years experience achieved within the last five (5) years;
• Good knowledge of Electrical Code, Fire Code, CSA Standards and Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations;
• Knowledge and training of WHMIS, Confined Space Entry and CPR;
• Knowledge of safety procedures, life support systems including: diesel generators, nurse call systems, medical vacuum systems, high voltage systems and fire alarm systems;
• Good written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to interact well with a variety of individuals;
• Adept with written reports and communications, able to perform calculations related to trade;
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics;
• Good diagnostic skills, use of measuring and test equipment;
• Basic computer skills;
• Understanding of Electronics;
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.