electrician, building construction

Your tasks

• Install electrical controls and panel boxes.
• Replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes.
• Install underground wiring and cables.
• 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.
• Ground and bond electrical equipment, systems and structures including swimming pools and hot tubs.
• Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
• Inspect and test electrical equipment and apparatus.
• Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions.
• Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls.
• Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.

Requirements

Education Registered Apprenticeship certificate.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Electrician Trade Certification.

Equipment and machinery experience

• Generators.
• Conventional electrical devices.
• Motors and controls.
• Hand tools.

Area of specialization

• Emergency power system.
• Fire alarm system.
• Communications system.
• Lighting system.

Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence.

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

5 years or more.

What we offer

Employment terms options Overtime available.

Health benefits

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities.
• Transportation provided by employer.

Other

Work site environment

• Outdoors.
• At heights.
• Confined spaces.
• Dangerous.

Work setting Construction. Service. Repair. Various locations. Maintenance. Institutional. Residential. Installation. Remote location. Troubleshooting/diagnostic.

Supervision Electricians. Apprentices.

Type of product Power tools.

Workplace information On the road job.

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.