electrician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Construction
• Staff accommodation provided
• Room and board provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install electrical controls and panel boxes
• Professionalism in customer service
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Determine appropriate selection of materials and methods for hazardous locations
• Instruct apprentices
• Install power generation, stand-by power generation and power conditioning systems
• Supervise other workers
• Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Electrician Trade Certification
• Construction Electrician Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Field work location experience

• British Columbia
• Alberta

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional electrical devices

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer