Fredericton, NB
Skilled Trades and Labour
Experienced
Full-time
$31.31 / hour
Competition Number: #041-26.27
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Pension plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Aid
Closing Date: June 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Capital Planning & Operations
Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and community.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-Time | 1 Year Term | Fredericton | On-Campus
Standard Work Hours:
Mon - Fri | 7:30AM - 4:00PM | 40 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions:
Must have the physical capacity to carry out the functions of the trade including the ability, on occasion, to lift heavy objects, work at heights including from lifts or ladders, and work in underground tunnels, and in cramped quarters or confined spaces.
May be in or out of doors, at heights or in cramped quarters and under varying conditions.
May involve work on high or low voltage.
Salary: $31.31 per hour
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Electrical General Foreperson. This position is skilled maintenance and repair work in the electrical trade at the Journeyperson level.
Work as an electrician, alone or as a member of a crew, employed on maintenance and construction work orders and projects.
Maintain electrical wiring systems and related equipment according to applicable codes, regulations drawings and specifications.
Maintain and create load centres, panel boards, distribution boards, switchboards, sub-stations, switchgear, transformers, and related protective devices.
Perform and maintain any wiring method with the terminations acceptable under the codes and regulations in force.
Perform maintenance on input and signal or operating devices associated with an automatic process system.
Maintain motors, motor starters, controllers, and protective devices.
Maintain electrical emergency standby systems and control devices.
Maintain fire alarm systems, communication systems, intrusion alarm systems and other life safety and property protection systems.
Prepare job estimates as to the quantity of labour and materials required to complete the job.
Allocate and supervise the work of Trades Helpers and/or Labourers, as required.
Perform elementary duties of another trade to expedite the completion of the assigned task.
Apply safety precautions as required to ensure minimum hazard to self and others.
Maintain assigned tools and equipment.
Perform other related duties as required.
WHAT YOU BRING
Formal basic education as required by the N.B. Department of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour to meet Journeyperson standards for the Electrical Trade.
Must possess a valid current Journeyperson Certificate to practice the Electrical Trade in the Province of New Brunswick.
A minimum of three (3) years diversified experience at the Journeyperson level in the Electrical Trade with a concentration on maintenance an asset.
Additional Strengths:
The ability to read and interpret drawings, work from sketches and diagrams, plan and execute completion of wiring systems according to applicable codes, statutes, and regulations.
The ability to work with other tradespeople, and versatility in handling and use of tools of the trade.
Must be thoroughly familiar with the Canadian Electrical Code, the National Building Code, the National Fire Code, and the New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.
UNIFOR Local 4504: GENERAL LABOUR AND TRADES AND ALLIED SERVICES & AUDIO VISUAL GROUP (GLTA)
This position is part of the UNIFOR, Local 4504 employee group and falls under the GLTA Collective Agreement.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
