Electrician

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential
• Installation
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install underground wiring and cables
• Install, replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes
• Design and construct single-phase service for single or multimeter installations
• Splice, join and connect wires
• Design and construct low voltage (30 to 750V) multiphase service for single or multimeter installations
• Test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults
• Connect power to audio and visual equipment
• Install surface mount and/or overhead cables
• Install power generation, stand-by power generation and power conditioning systems
• Ground and bond electrical equipment, systems and structures including swimming pools and hot tubs
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Electrician Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional electrical devices
• Motors and controls
• Hand tools

Area of work experience

• Quality assurance or control

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities