Electrician, building construction

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Service
• Repair
• Various locations
• Maintenance
• Commercial
• Residential
• Installation
• Troubleshooting/diagnostic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Install underground wiring and cables
• Install, replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• 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
• Determine appropriate selection of materials and methods for hazardous locations
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults
• Connect power to audio and visual equipment
• Install surface mount and/or overhead cables
• Instruct apprentices
• Install power generation, stand-by power generation and power conditioning systems
• Supervise other workers
• Ground and bond electrical equipment, systems and structures including swimming pools and hot tubs
• Estimate costs and materials
• Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Electrician Trade Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Construction Electrician Red Seal Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional electrical devices
• Motors and controls
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Area of specialization

• Fire alarm system
• Lighting system
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: $34.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Experience:

• Commercial Electrician: 4 years (required)
• Journeyman Electrician: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person