309A Electrical Apprentice

Merit for Jobs; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Ontario, a construction association, is seeking an Apprentice for the 309A Electrician - Construction and Maintenance trade in Vaughan, ON. The candidate will work under a Journeyperson, following instructions and building core electrical installation skills.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate conduit and wiring installations, and collaboration with the team on a variety of electrical systems for power, communications and security projects.

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent is required or asset.
• College Diploma is an asset, not required.
• Completion of a pre-apprenticeship program is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install EMT, rigid steel, aluminum and PVC conduit systems and associated components.
• Install wires and cables inside conduit systems and fasten cables to surfaces.
• Install power outlets, lighting fixtures and lighting control equipment.
• Build racking systems and mounting assemblies for electrical systems.
• Terminate wiring in panels, control assemblies and transformers.
• Use PPE appropriate to electrical trade.
• Use tools like lifts, ladders, and forklifts.
• Maintain safe workmanship with teamwork and efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

College Diploma (asset)

Pre-apprenticeship program (asset)

Job description

Merit Ontario is a construction association supporting small to large construction companies with workforce needs across Ontario. Our talent specialists provide recruitment services and customized solutions to find quality candidates.

Our member is looking to hire an Apprentice in the 309A Electrician - Construction and Maintenance trade, for their team in Vaughan, ON. Candidates must be driven, focused, and prepared to follow instructions given by their assigned Journeyperson.

Tasks Performed By Apprentices

• Installation of emt, rigid steel, aluminum and pvc conduit systems, bending, terminating, installing on concrete, racking and other surfaces along with associated boxes, panelboards and switchgear for power, communications, security, fire alarm and other like systems.
• Installation of wires and cables inside of conduit systems as well as fastening cables to various surfaces.
• Installation of various types of power outlets and receptacles, lighting fixtures and lighting control equipment.
• Building of racking systems and mounting assemblies for electrical systems and equipment.
• Termination of wiring in distribution and branch circuits in panelboards, control assemblies, splitters, transformers, rectifiers and like equipment.
• Use of PPE that is universal as well as specialized to the electrical trade.
• Use of equipment to aid in carrying out the work such as power driven lifts, carts, ladders, forklifts, pallet jacks and like equipment.
• Good workmanship carried out in a safe manner with attention to efficiency, cleanliness and cooperation with the team.

Education:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• College Diploma (not required, but an asset)
• Completion of a pre-apprenticeship program (not required but an asset)

Preferred Certification/Licenses:

• WHMIS
• Working at Heights
• 4 Step Worker Awareness

Additional requirements:

• Own vehicle
• Valid G class driver’s license with a clean record
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Disclaimer:

Although Merit Ontario employs artificial intelligence enabled tools to conduct initial application screening based on job-related criteria, decisions about who progresses in the hiring process are always made by people. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.