Apprentice Electrician

Government of Northwest Territories; Hay River; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories is offering an Apprenticeship for aspiring Electricians in Hay River. This role focuses on gaining the necessary experience and skills under the guidance of a Journeyman Electrician. Apprentices will learn to conduct electrical work on key assets and undertake required courses to achieve Journeyman certification.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.
• Ability to keep records to document work performed.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to attend Trades Instruction course.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform electrical work on GNWT assets.
• Identify electrical problems during preventative maintenance checks.

Skills

Effective communication

Record keeping

Computer usage

Education

Completion of English 20 or 23

Completion of Math 20 or 23

Completion of Pure Math 20

At least 10 credits in Science

Job description

This job opening is limited to residents living within 40 kilometresof Hay River

Department Information

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

This is an Apprenticeship position, working under the direction of a qualified Journeyman Electrician. The purpose of this position is to obtain the combination and work experience required to obtain Journeyman certification. Reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator, this position is located in Hay River and is responsible for learning how to perform electrical work on GNWT assets in the South Slave Region, and identify any electrical problems encountered during preventative maintenance checks.

Some of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position are:

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients
• Ability to keep records in order to document work performed
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to attend the Trades Instruction course in Fort Smith or Alberta for at least one 8 week period each year.

Typically, the above would be attained by:

Completion of English 20 or 23, Math 20 or 23, Pure Math 20 and at least 10 credits in Science or the equivalent. Successful Completion of a trades Entrance exam.

Continued employment as an apprentice is conditional upon the completion of the required hours of experience, coursework and exam for each level in the apprenticeship program.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Hay River HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
209 - 62 WOODLAND DRIVE
HAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1
Tel [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.