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Electrical technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
  • Maintain equipment
  • 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
  • Write specifications
  • Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
  • Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
  • Conduct safety training programs
  • Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
  • Collect and compile operational or experimental data
  • 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Networking software
  • Programming software
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Excel
  • MS Project
  • MS Word

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available