309A Licensed Electrician

Merit for Apprenticeship; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation: 3 weeks

Job summary

Merit for Apprenticeship is seeking a 309A Licensed Electrician for projects in Chesterville, Ontario. The role involves interpreting drawings and codes, wiring, testing, and maintaining electrical systems across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Ontario Electrical Code knowledge base, a willingness to train apprentices, and a solid safety mindset. A G license with a clean driver’s abstract is required, along with the ability to work well with others and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code.
• Willing to teach and train an electrical apprentice.
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs.
• Excellent work ethic and dependable.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Training to work at heights and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting drawings and electrical code specifications.
• Splicing and connecting wire to fixtures and components to form circuits.
• Testing and troubleshooting circuits to ensure that systems operate safely.
• Pulling wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
• Communicating effectively as a team member with supervisors and other tradespeople.
• Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment.
• Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and control panels.
• Test continuity of circuits and ensure safety of system.
• Troubleshoot and replace faulty components in electrical systems.

Skills

Ontario Electrical Code knowledge

Teach apprentices

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Working at Heights

Education

G license with clean driver’s abstract

Job description

Merit Ontario trains with the future in mind. Our experienced experts provide services in e-learning, customized training programs, state-of-the-art virtual reality training, and recruitment. We deliver supportive and innovative customized training solutions for small, medium, and large construction employers. In addition, we help Ontarians find jobs in construction with diverse companies.

We are looking to hire a 309A Licensed Electrician, for one of our member companies that services Chesterville, ON.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting drawings and electrical code specifications
• Splicing and connecting wire to fixtures and components to form circuits
• Testing and troubleshooting circuits to ensure that systems operate safely
• Pulling wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors
• Communicating effectively as a member of a team with supervisors and other skilled tradespeople
• Working on a variety of different projects and tasks
• Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment.
• Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels.
• Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits.
• Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair.
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems and remove and replace faulty components.
• Connect electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signalling devices and heating and cooling systems!
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
• Ability to problem solve on the spot.
• Perform lighting maintenance.
• Generator repair and maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code
• Must be willing to teach and train an electrical apprentice.
• mechanical experience with generators an asset but not required
• Excellent work ethic
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, resourceful and dependable
• Working at Heights
• Physically able to lift 50lbs throughout the day
• Work well with others
• Min of ‘G’ license with clean driver’s abstract

COMPENSATION

• Wage $35-$42 depending on experience
• Full-time position
• Comprehensive benefit plan
• Vacation: 3 weeks

Please note, only qualified candidates will be contacted.