Position Type:	Full-time
Location:	London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties
Date Posted:	Dec 10, 2024
Experience:	5 Years

Job Description

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 84,000 students and employs nearly 14,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student's tomorrow, every day!
To learn more about TVDSB, check out our website by clicking here.

As part of our team you will have:

Opportunity to support student education
Opportunity for advancement
Ongoing training and development
Competitive wages
Great working environment
Benefits for permanent staff
Pension plan for permanent staff
Use of Company vehicle during work hours

Our ideal team members are customer service focussed, talented, people who have new and innovative ideas that will provide the best educational experience for our students; who demonstrate respect for students, each other, and all members of the community; and understand, support and promote equity and diversity, and safe, positive and inclusive working and learning environments.

We believe that our employees can contribute as leaders and support student achievement from any role within the organization.

If you share our goals and values and have the talent that we need to meet our commitments, we want to hear from you!

ELECTRICIAN

Under the direction of the Maintenance Leader or designate, the Electrician is responsible to perform skilled electrical-related work within Board facilities, including the implementation, installation, maintenance, repairs, inspections and troubleshooting of electrical power distribution systems, electrical equipment, end devices and other related processes at a variety of locations; ensuring work is performed in a safe and effective manner. The incumbent conducts the duties of an Electrician as laid out by the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act and in accordance with the Ontario Electrical Code and By-Laws to protect against injury, facility damage and school day losses. The successful candidate must be able to understand and respond to the needs of diverse school communities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of Ontario College of Trades Electrician – Construction and Maintenance (309A) Program (or Provincial/Territorial equivalent with Red Seal Endorsement (RSE))
Certified and Registered Electrician - Construction and Maintenance (309A) as recognized by the Ontario College of Trades (or Provincial/Territorial equivalent with Red Seal Endorsement (RSE))
Valid Ontario Drivers’ License
Clean Driver’s Record
Five (5) years previous work-related experience working as an Electrician in a large commercial, industrial or institutional setting

*The incumbent is required to keep up to date on all licenses and in special areas and developments in the electrical sector.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified and Registered Fire Alarm Technician as recognized by the Canadian Fire Alarm Association.

Proof of these qualifications must be attached to the application.

RATE OF PAY: $39.50 per hour
HOURS: 0630 - 1500 with a ½ hour unpaid lunch
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 19, 2024

The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons, pre-employment medical screening tests and proof of clean driving record.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).

The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received by Human Resource Services on or before the deadline date.

Please use the "APPLY FOR THIS POSITION" link below to submit your electronic application. Only applications submitted using this link will be considered.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

D. MacDonald, Staffing Specialist, Support Staff, Human Resources