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Purpose:
Facilities Services comprises a team of professionals who are committed to deliver support services that strive to enhance the quality of campus life for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We are responsible for providing a safe, clean, productive, and well-maintained physical learning and working environment through the effective planning and delivery of professional services in design, construction, maintenance, utilities, caretaking, and grounds. With a commitment to sustainability, equity, diversity and inclusion, Facilities Services works with campus partners to provide exceptional customer service and satisfaction in alignment with the University's core values.Reporting to the Director, Utilities & Energy Management, the Electrical Systems Specialist serves as the University's subject matter expert for low, medium, and high voltage electrical distribution systems and associated building systems. The role provides technical leadership for the planning, maintenance, renewal, and development of electrical infrastructure, supporting capital projects, renovations, maintenance activities, and operational reliability across the University.The role ensures electrical systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with applicable legislation, codes, engineering standards, and University requirements. The role acts as the University's primary technical contact with electrical utilities, including Alectra Utilities, Hydro One, and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), supporting service continuity, substation operations, infrastructure renewal, asset sustainability, and the long-term performance of the University's electrical distribution systems.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Valid 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician Licence (Province of Ontario) or Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) required.Note: Position requires verification of degree(s)/credential(s)
Experience:
6 years related experience in the operation, maintenance, renewal, and troubleshooting of low-voltage (less than 600V) and medium-voltage (600V to 44,000V) electrical distribution systems.
Experience in the maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and management of industrial, low-voltage, and medium-voltage electrical systems, within a campus, utility, or large industrial environment.
Experience managing planned, preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities for electrical infrastructure and critical building systems.
Experience in the design, construction, commissioning, upgrade, and replacement of electrical distribution systems, substations, and related infrastructure.
Experience managing construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects, including contractor oversight, procurement/tendering processes, budgeting, and contract administration.
Experience developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs, asset management strategies, lifecycle planning, and capital renewal initiatives.
Experience interpreting and applying applicable electrical codes, legislation, engineering standards, and health and safety requirements.
Experience analyzing electrical system performance, asset condition, reliability, and operational requirements to support infrastructure planning and investment decisions.
Experience working within large, complex institutional, utility, healthcare, municipal, or similarly complex environments requiring coordination of infrastructure planning, maintenance, and renewal activities.
Knowledge:
Advanced knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety Standard, and electrical distribution equipment (e.g., transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear) and associated maintenance practices.
Knowledge of emergency power and generator systems.
Knowledge of utility infrastructure and external electrical distribution interfaces.
Knowledge of metering, mechanical systems and building automation systems.
Knowledge of system analysis, life cycle costing, and asset management principles.
Skills:
Effective analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to assess complex technical issues and recommended solutions.
Effective communication skills including the ability to convey messages that can be understood across all levels of the organization from the ground level through the executive and board levels.
Effective and highly collaborative interpersonal skills, including listening and questioning skills, and the ability to build rapport across the institution while quickly and confidently gaining respect of others.
Effective planning, project management and organizational skills with ability to multi-task and comprehend new information quickly and balance priorities.
Ability to effectively build relationships, negotiate and influence, and manage change in a complex environment.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to exercise good judgment, initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
Able to apply cross-cultural sensitivity to work effectively with diverse groups of staff and students.
Proficiency with MS Office, Project Management Software, AutoCad, Asset management and maintenance systems, and Adobe.
Able to adapt to change, new ideas, technology, and practices.
Additional Notes:
Work is performed in a combination of office, campus, substations, utility plant, tunnel, and construction site environments requiring regular travel between University locations.
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*Compensation:
York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.
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