Apprentice Electrician

MNR Electric; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local electrical company in Canada is seeking a skilled electrician with 1-2 years of experience in installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Responsibilities include installing electrical controls, troubleshooting faults, and adhering to safety practices. Candidates must possess relevant certifications like First Aid and WHMIS, as well as a valid driver's license. This role involves frequent travel and physical demands in a variety of settings including residential and construction sites.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in electrical work.
• First Aid, WHMIS, CSTS, and Fall Arrest training required.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical panels and controls.
• Troubleshoot and isolate electrical faults.
• Perform installations including underground wiring.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Fault troubleshooting

Electrical system renovation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Generators

Safety equipment/gear

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years. On the road.

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Service
• Various locations
• Maintenance
• Residential
• Installation
• Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install electrical controls and panel boxes
• Replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes
• Professionalism in customer service
• Install underground wiring and cables
• Splice, join and connect wires
• Test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults
• Install surface mount and/or overhead cables
• Install power generation, stand‑by power generation and power conditioning systems
• Ground and bond electrical equipment, systems and structures including swimming pools and hot tubs
• Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Generators
• Conventional electrical devices
• Motors and controls
• Hand tools

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• 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
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel‑toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available