Electrical technician

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Office

Tasks

• Design and develop power equipment and systems
• Supervise the building and testing of prototypes
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Write specifications
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Test electrical, electronic and instrument components

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Electric motors, generators, drives and motor controls
• Electronic testing equipment and systems

Area of specialization

• Design
• Operations or production

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Dependability
• Dedication

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)