Department Vice-President Facilities & Operations - Trades & Infrastructure Maintenance
Salary range $100,563.60 to $109,186.10
Hours per week 40
Grade 11
Posted date July 8, 2025
Closing date July 22, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Electrical Manager, the Electrical Foreman (Auxiliary) is responsible for overseeing daily operations, workforce coordination, and team leadership within the University’s electrical maintenance and construction division. This role supervises 5-10 full-time journeymen, rotating Lead Hands, and up to 20 temporary staff as needed. The Foreman ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality electrical services by demonstrating strong leadership, advanced trade expertise, and strategic planning. Key responsibilities include championing safety initiatives, fostering team cohesion, managing resource allocation, and effectively utilizing enterprise software systems such as Microsoft, Google Suite, SupplyNet, and Assetworks AiM.
The position requires agility, adaptability, and a commitment to operational excellence in a dynamic campus environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Journeyperson Certificate as an Electrician.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the commercial (preferred) or industrial electrical trade as a Journeyperson Electrician.
• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience as a Journeyperson in the related trade.
• Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate is mandatory for journeymen certified from outside of Alberta.
• Excellent competency with the Canadian Electrical Code, the Canadian and Alberta Building and Fire Codes, local regulations, and relevant CSA standards.
• Knowledge about when and which permits will be required and the ability to pull permits.
• Project management experience (e.g. budget accountability, scheduling, purchasing materials, assigning labour resources, handling multiple projects simultaneously, job close out, contract administration work).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards in safe work practices and precautions
• Thorough understanding of material selection, equipment selection, tool selection, and best installation practices.
• Proficiency with enterprise solutions employed by the University of Alberta, such as Asset Works,
• AiM (computerized maintenance management system), Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.)and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders, external consultants and contractors.
• Master Electrician Certificate.
• Successful completion of relevant courses and seminars that augment knowledge of the electrical Trade.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
  The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight July 22, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time