Electrician

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. Facilities Maintenance plays an integral part in the continued success and future vision of the Vancouver Airport Authority.
Position overview
We have two permanent, full time Electrician positions available in our Facilities Maintenance Department. This role works as a member of a cross functional team, and the successful candidate will perform all aspects of preventative and corrective maintenance on various systems within the Airport Authority buildings and assets.
Key responsibilities include:
Repairing and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment including Generator sets
Lighting systems
Passenger loading bridges
Switchgear and transformers
UPSs
Automatic Microcomputer and PLC control systems
Airfield lighting
Multiple HMI Systems including Fire Alarm, General Alarm, etc
Frequency Drives, Soft Starts
Electrical infrastructure from 69kv to 120V
HVAC controls
Ground Fault protection system

Key qualifications include:
Three years of recent related experience, supplemented by a BC Trade Qualification as an Electrician.
Demonstrated ability to make safety a top priority
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently, with little supervision
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Proactive and customer focused
Valid BC driver's license (class 5 or better)
Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. This helps us meet federal language obligations while ensuring a welcoming experience. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.
Shift work is required as the Maintenance Department operates on a 24-hour basis.
This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.
As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.

Salary Range : $80,817 to $105,629 per annum, based on 40-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at
Who We Are YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you're a part of, the work you do matters.
At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.
Whatever your background and wherever you're from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at View email address on lwqct.com .