electrical engineering technologist

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Office
• Various locations

Tasks

• Design and develop power equipment and systems
• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Service equipment
• Test power equipment and systems
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Office

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

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

Type of industry experience

• Electrical utilities
• Energy

Area of specialization

• Design
• Testing
• Troubleshooting

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Employment terms options

• Evening

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for visible minorities

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