Locksmith

Role overview

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Locksmith to join Facilities Maintenance and Engineering at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. In this role, you will report to the Facility Manager and work under the direction of the Structural Lead Hand to oversee the full key control program, maintain the security of the master key system, and handle the cutting, logging, and controlled distribution of authorized keys. You will also service, repair, and replace mechanical and electronic lock systems, including keyed and keyless hardware, while identifying and resolving access control issues in line with established policies and procedures.

The main work location will be the Royal Alexandra Hospital, with additional support expected for the Glenrose and Norwood sites as needed. You may also be assigned to other locations across the zone if operational demands arise, including during events or emergencies, based on direction from FM&E leadership.

Key duties

This position involves journey-level locksmith work related to the installation, maintenance, upgrade, and repair of door hardware and lock systems. You will be responsible for managing the key control program and ensuring all work aligns with building codes, drawings, standards, and accepted practices.

Role details

Transition Company: Health Shared Services

Classification: Locksmith

Union: AUPE GSS

Unit and Program: FM&E

Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Multisite

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 18-JUN-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 29-JUN-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in Weeks: 2

Shifts per Cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: Other

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

You must have completed an accredited Journeyperson Locksmith Certificate through Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. A Grade 12 diploma is also required. Previous locksmith experience is needed, along with patience, a strong eye for detail, and solid mechanical aptitude. Because this role is based in a hospital setting, you must be comfortable working around traumatic events and within a healthcare environment.

Preferred background

Experience in a hospital setting would be an advantage. Prior maintenance experience in an industrial or institutional environment is also helpful, and familiarity with electronic door control systems would be considered a plus.

Working conditions

This is a multi-site role that may require travel between hospital locations within the zone. The position involves work in a healthcare environment and may include responding to operational needs at additional sites as directed.

Compensation

The posted salary range is $37.58 to $41.56 per hour.

Additional information

This is a regular full-time position with 1.00 FTE. The schedule follows a rotating pattern across days, evenings, nights, and weekends.