June 12, 2026

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN (BAND LEVEL 7)

Department of Facilities Management

(1-Year Contractual Position)

DUTIES 

The Industrial Electrician will perform tasks in accordance with standard trade practices in the construction and industrial electrical trade. Duties include maintaining distribution panels; installing wiring and conduit for power, networking, lighting and fire alarm systems; repairing and maintaining building electrical infrastructure and associated control and metering systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including building codes, fire codes, electrical codes, etc.; testing, locating, and repairing electrical problems in electrical circuits, PLCs, and equipment; and performing other related duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Experience (1-3 years) as a construction or industrial electrician, including some experience (up to 1 year) in performing varied maintenance and repair tasks; graduation from high school supplemented by successful completion of an electrical apprenticeship is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The successful applicant must possess a valid Journeyperson Industrial Electrician's Certificate, issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. A valid Construction Electrician Certificate, supplemented with industrial experience, will be considered. Possession of a valid driver's license and driver's abstract issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, is required. Knowledge of the installation, construction, modification, maintenance, and repair of medium-voltage (12,500 volt) electrical distribution systems, emergency power systems, electrical or plant control systems, building automation systems, and electrical equipment and fixtures, both indoors and outdoors, is an asset.

SALARY                   $33.89 - $39.38 per hour (NAPE Local 7801)

                                  An upscale hiring step has been applied to this position

CLOSING DATE      June 29, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. 

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

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