Lead Hand (Electrician)

Please note: This position is only open to current CUPE 910 electricians.

The Lead Hand position is in addition to the duties of the Electrician position. The Lead Hand premium is $3.00/hour as per the CUPE 910 Collective Agreement.

Job Number:  J0625-0209

Job Title:  Lead Hand (Electrician)

Job Type:  Continuing Full Time

Department:  Facilities Management & Planning

Job Category:  Facilities Management and Planning

Number of Positions:  1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy):  16/07/2025

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):  23/07/2025

Salary (with Salary Rate):  3.00 - 0.00/Hour

Assignment Duration From:  01/07/2025

Employee Group:  CUPE 910

Salary Level:  CUPE 910 - Lead Hand

Hours Per Week:  40

Date Position Available:  01/07/2025

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

In combination with their regular position duties, the Lead Hand, under supervision of the Assistant Manager or Manager, assists the Assistant Manager or Manager with leading and directing employees by scheduling and assigning work orders, organizing, and overseeing the work assigned to them using the work order system, contacts suppliers for information and pricing on required material

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, and organize employees in a team-oriented environment and provides effective feedback on work performed
• Ability to coordinate an effective work schedule while providing clear instructions and expectations
• Knowledge and ability to work using a computer and associated software, i.e.: Maximo, Archibus, Outlook, Excel and keep required work related files and data in an organized fashion
• Willing to undertake training to improve the processes of the department
• General mathematical abilities to support duties, organizational needs, use of PCard, etc.,
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to follow oral and written instructions accurately
• Adapts quickly and professionally to changes in scope
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and provide support with the Manager’s leadership
directions and provides professional assistance in achieving goals
• Strong customer service focus in a university environment
• Knowledge of hazards involved with work and safety measures to be taken
• Ability to effectively work individually, and/or as part of a team of diverse groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments
• A creative approach to problem solving
• Knowledge of FMP Policy and Procedures
• Ability to read and write English

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
• Must possess, as a minimum, equivalent qualifications as the highest group for which the lead hand position is responsible. In many cases these qualifications will include possession of a valid trade certificate or license for the Province of Ontario
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years employment in Facilities Management and Planning at Carleton University ideally along with a minimum of three (3) appointments to an acting lead hand role or equivalent

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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