Apprentice Electrician

Innovative Automation Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Barrie, Ontario is seeking an Electrical Apprentice to build and wire electrical control panels. The ideal candidate will possess a registered OCOT 309A status and have a minimum of a 2-year College diploma. Responsibilities include effective communication with management and customers, ensuring projects meet budget and scheduling requirements. This role offers a supportive culture emphasizing employee satisfaction and community involvement.

Benefits

Employer Matched RRSP

Flex-time

Extended Healthcare Benefits

Employee Events

Educational Assistance Programs

Tool Replacement Program

Qualifications

• Registered OCOT 309A Apprentice Electrician 1st, 2nd or 3rd term.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with management and customers about project status.
• Build systems as scheduled following electrical codes.
• Perform general system checks after wiring completion.

Skills

Knowledge of MS Office Software (Word, Excel)

Basic Knowledge of Electrical Code

General Electrical Tool Knowledge

Ability to lift 50lbs

Education

Minimum 2yr College Course Diploma

Job description

Wiring Department Group Leader at Innovative Automation Inc.

About Innovative: Located in Barrie, Ontario, Innovative Automation’s team works together to create efficient custom automation solutions that consistently exceed client expectations. At Innovative Automation, we strive to lead globally, lead industry, and lead locally with passion and pride. We provide industry with factory automation solutions for Fortune 500 companies and our systems are installed worldwide for progressive companies. Our vision is to be the first-choice provider of automation solutions to global leaders in manufacturing. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and camaraderie where all ideas are welcome, and every team member is encouraged to succeed.

We are looking for an Electrical Apprentice to build and wire electrical control panels and sub-assemblies using the engineering package generated by the Electrical designer. All training will follow the provincial Industrial Electrician Training standards.

What you’ll do:

• Communicate effectively with management, fellow staff, and customers the status of current projects, project concerns and possible solutions
• Understand and apply Innovative Automation Inc. standard library resources
• Understand Innovative Automation Inc. scheduling and budget requirements, and apply personal management skills to meet required time and material allowances
• Study drawings, manuals and specifications, then, applying all pertinent electrical codes, proceed to build systems as scheduled
• Mark drawings to “as built” throughout the project
• Once wiring is complete power should be connected and general systems checks performed. General system checks to include, but not limited to, power circuit testing, motor rotation checks, safety circuit testing, I/O testing and switch adjustments
• Occasional travel as required globally

What you’ll need:

• Registered OCOT 309A Apprentice Electrician 1st, 2nd or 3rd term
• Minimum 2yr College Course Diploma
• Knowledge of MS Office Software (Word, Excel)
• Basic Knowledge of Electrical Code
• General Electrical Tool Knowledge
• Ability to lift weights reaching 50lbs, carry weights reaching 40lbs, and push and pull weights reaching 100-150lbs

Why Work Here?

At Innovative, we take pride in having a culture built on pride, respect, community, satisfaction, family, and safety, for all employees. Innovative Automation listens to, invests in, and supports employees, offering advanced skills, training, and opportunities for advancement and the future. We also care about letting our employees know how much we appreciate their hard work, which is why at Innovative we provide a fun working environment (work hard, play hard). We engage in many fundraisers for our community (such as the annual Pie in the Face event) and team building events, such as Christmas parties, Golf Tournaments, and more!

What We Offer:

• Employer Matched RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Program)
• Flex-time
• Extended Healthcare Benefits
• Employee Events
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Tool Replacement Program