Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 1 - Locksmith Job Title Trades 1 - Locksmith Department Trades | Facilities and Building Services | Student Housing and Community Services Compensation Range $6,071.00 - $6,511.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date November 25, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Ongoing At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Description Summary Positions in this classification perform skilled locksmith work on door closures, panic hardware, and related fittings as it pertains to the installation, maintenance and repair of locks, keys lock cylinders for the master key system and maintains appropriate records. Organizational Status Reports to Head Trades, Facilities and Building Services, within Student Housing and Community Services. Work Performed Requests and obtains materials and equipment required for the work assigned. Key lock cylinders for the master key system. Repairs locks and closures in the shop and elsewhere on campus. Assists in setting up key schedules and maintains appropriate records. Assists in the selection of hardware and keying for new buildings. Cuts keys as required. Insalls and maintains locks, door closures, panic hardware and related fittings. As required, will make estimates and produce inspection reports. Ensures that the workplace is safe and follows safe work practices. Installs and maintains 12/24 volt door operating equipment. Communicates with customers as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service. Performs emergency call-outs as required. Periodically, positions in this classification may be assigned responsibility for providing training, monitoring and checking the work of one or more trainees or labourers. Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification. Consequence of Error/Judgement Determines the sequence of work, the work methods and equipment to be employed and how best to complete the work based on technical knowledge of the trade and related departmental guidelines and policies; inappropriate decisions may result in minor service delays and/or costs. Supervision Received Works under general supervision and form oral and written instructions and according to approved procedures. Supervision Given Monitors and checks the work of trainee(s) and labourers as the need arises. Minimum Qualifications - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications A provincial certification of journeyperson level as a Locksmith, Formal training as a Locksmith and a valid Locksmith security worker license, Valid BC Drivers Licence andA provincial certification of journeyperson level as a Locksmith, a valid Locksmith Security Worker licenceMinimum 5 years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
