309A Apprentice Electrician

Merit for Training; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages based on experience

Opportunities to develop advanced技能

Team environment with room to grow

Work throughout Ottawa and the Outaoua

Job summary

Symmetry Electric Inc. in Ottawa is seeking a qualified 2nd- or 3rd-year electrical apprentice with strong residential experience to join our growing team. You will perform residential service upgrades, panel replacements, and other installation work across Ottawa.

The role offers full-time employment, competitive wages, and opportunities to develop advanced skills in service upgrades, generators, and troubleshooting, with projects throughout Ottawa and the Outaouais.

Qualifications

• Must have strong residential electrical experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and follow electrical codes.
• Demonstrates problem-solving mindset on job sites.
• Comfortable working in attics, crawl spaces and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Residential service upgrades and panel replacements.
• Generator and transfer-switch installations.
• Residential renovations and new construction tasks.
• Troubleshooting and service work on sites.
• EV chargers, subpanels and dedicated circuits.
• Reading drawings and ensuring code compliance.
• Produce clean, organized, and code-compliant work.

Skills

Residential electrical experience

Reading electrical drawings

Problem-solving

Team player

Own basic hand tools

Attention to detail

Reliable transportation

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Apprentice – 2nd or 3rd Year

Symmetry Electric Inc. is hiring a qualified 2nd- or 3rd-year electrical apprentice with strong residential experience to join our growing team in Ottawa and the Outaouais.

We are looking for someone who is committed to the electrical industry, takes pride in their workmanship and approaches each job with a problem-solving mindset.

Experience Required

• Residential service upgrades and panel replacements
• Generator and transfer-switch installations
• Residential renovations and new construction
• Troubleshooting and service work
• EV chargers, subpanels and dedicated circuits
• Reading electrical drawings and following the Canadian Electrical Code
• Producing clean, organized and code-compliant work

Requirements

• Registered 2nd- or 3rd-year electrical apprentice (Valid Skilled Trades Ontario #)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong residential electrical experience
• Own basic hand tools
• Dependable, punctual and professional with clients
• Committed to learning and developing within the electrical trade
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfortable working in attics, crawl spaces and outdoors
• Strong attention to detail and jobsite cleanliness

What We Offer

• Full-time employment
• Competitive wages based on experience and ability
• Consistent residential and light-commercial work
• Opportunities to develop advanced skills in service upgrades, generators and troubleshooting
• Supportive team environment with room to grow
• Work throughout Ottawa and the Outaouais

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