Locksmith

Come work as a Locksmith with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Journeyman Locksmith to join the Plant Maintenance team at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Locksmith you will:

• Perform skilled locksmithing work at the journeyman level in the installation, repair and maintenance of locks and lock related hardware using various power tools, wrenches, files, pliers, chisels, saws, screwdrivers and key extractors.
• Design and maintain key systems and maintains related computerized/manual records.
• Re-key cylinders and duplicates and/or creates keys using tools such as a key duplicating machine and code cutting machine.
• Maintain hospital safes and cypher locks by changing combinations and/or making minor repairs as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Grade 10 plus two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Trades Qualification Certificate as a Journeyman Locksmith recognized by the Province of British Columbia.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2022.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.