Electrician FT 2026-6560

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency Surgery Medicine Womens and Childrens Health Intensive Care Mental Health and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities togethere. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits including Health & Dental for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH please visit our website at .

Salary

$33.943 - $34.986

Schedule

Days Rotating Weekends & Rotating Holidays

Shift

8 hrs

Position Summary

The Maintenance Electrician is a full-time unionized position within the Facilities & Maintenance Department working days and evenings including weekends and statutory holidays in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

This role is responsible for the installation inspection maintenance testing troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems throughout the hospital from main electrical distribution equipment to branch circuits lighting receptacles and connected devices. The successful candidate will ensure all electrical systems are maintained in a safe reliable and code-compliant manner consistent with the Ontario Electrical Code (OEC) Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) requirements applicable CSA standards and hospital policies and procedures.

In addition to electrical duties the Maintenance Electrician will perform general maintenance functions consistent with those of a Maintenance staff member supporting hospital operations across multiple disciplines within their training qualifications and demonstrated competencies.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and functional environment for patients staff physicians contractors and visitors.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Key Responsibilities

• Install maintain inspect test troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and components throughout the hospital.

• Perform work on electrical distribution systems including main service equipment panels feeders branch circuits lighting receptacles and connected equipment.

• Construct replace or repair electrical fixtures infrastructure and equipment in clinical non-clinical and support areas.

• Respond to planned maintenance corrective work orders and emergency electrical events in a 24/7 healthcare environment.

• Ensure all electrical work is completed in compliance with the Ontario Electrical Code (OEC) Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) requirements applicable CSA standards and hospital policies and procedures.

• Participate in electrical safety practices including lockout/tagout inspections testing and hazard mitigation.

• Accurately document work performed inspections and deficiencies in the hospitals computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

• Maintain clean safe and organized work areas at all times.

General Maintenance & Team Support

• Perform general maintenance duties consistent with those of a Maintenance staff member in addition to electrical responsibilities.

• Assist with maintenance activities across other trades and disciplines within the employees training qualifications and demonstrated competencies.

• Support other skilled trades and hospital departments during maintenance activities inspections equipment moves room resets and emergency response.

• Respond to non-electrical maintenance service calls where appropriate to support hospital operations and continuity of care.

• Participate in after-hours weekend on-call and emergency response as required under the collective agreement.

• Work collaboratively with Facilities & Maintenance staff clinical departments and approved contractors to minimize disruption to patient care.

• Ensure all assigned duties are performed safely and in accordance with hospital policies applicable legislation and collective agreement provisions.

Skills Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Journeyperson Certificate in an electrical trade.

• Valid Certificate of Qualification Electrician (309A preferred) in good standing.

• Minimum five (5) years of recent electrical maintenance experience preferably in a hospital healthcare or other institutional environment.

• Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems; experience with emergency power systems PLCs and building communications systems is considered an asset.

• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices including arc-flash awareness and PPE requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a unionized team-based environment.

• Proven ability to prioritize work assignments and respond effectively in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to the hospitals values of Collaboration Caring Accountability Innovation and Respect.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand walk bend kneel crouch and climb for inspection and maintenance activities.

• Ability to lift up to 15 kg above shoulder height.

• Ability to work in mechanical rooms ceilings confined spaces and clinical environments.

• Required to wear and properly use all personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated.

• Exposure to emergency and after-hours work in support of hospital operations.

Additional Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a criminal background check including a Vulnerable Sector Check in accordance with hospital policy.

• Maintenance of all required licenses certifications and qualifications throughout employment.

• Participation in mandatory hospital training including but not limited to:

  • Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)

  • Workplace Health & Safety

  • Emergency Management and Code Response

• Compliance with all hospital policies procedures and collective agreement provisions.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients staff and community from COVID-19 subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check as requested by Human Resources in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful caring and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA communities regardless of race gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression lifestyle age educational background national origin religion neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills education and experience. CMHs AI serves to assist not replace human decision-making with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospitals commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.