Apprentice Electrician

Rising Edge Group; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

OT opportunities

Paid time off

RRSP-DPSP matching

Benefits package

Safety training

PPE allowance

Camp accommodations / LOA

Travel paid

Career development

EAP

Referral program

Job summary

Rising Edge Group is seeking an Electrical Apprentice to assist the installation and maintenance of low- and high-voltage equipment in substations across BC. You will gain hands-on experience with grounding grids, structural steel erection, and power system components while working under a Journeyperson Electrician.

Travel within British Columbia is required. The role offers safety-sensitive conditions with pre-employment checks and a base pay range of CAD 24.50–41.70 per hour, depending on

Qualifications

• Registered Electrical Apprentice with preference for Industrial Electrician stream.
• Covers Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) with BC amendments, WorkSafeBC rules.
• Calid Class 5 Driver’s License with clean record.
• Experience with Windows and Office; basic test equipment helpful.
• Experience operating skid steer, mini hoe, manlifts, zoom booms is a plus.
• Ability to work at heights and travel out of town.
• Willingness to travel to remote sites and work in adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day substation construction activities.
• Work with high voltage equipment including circuit breakers, transformers, switches, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, SCADA, HMI, RTUs.
• Install time-sensitive network and power cabling with documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine repairs on substation equipment.
• Develop work scopes, procedures, and perform routine repairs under supervision.
• Follow Rising Edge Group safety practices and standards.

Skills

Electrical apprentice

CEC knowledge

Driver’s license

Windows & Office

Test equipment

Work at heights

Travel to out-of-town sites

Education

Registered Electrical Apprentice (Construction or Industrial Electrician)

Tools

Test equipment

Construction equipment operation

Job description

Who We Are

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, andmaintainthe critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Journeyperson Electrician, the Electrical Apprentice is responsible for assisting with the installation and maintenance of low- and high-voltage equipment within electrical substations. In this role, the Electrical Apprentice will gain hands‑on experience in the installation of grounding grids, structural steel erection, and the assembly and repair of power system equipment. The Electrical Apprentice will assist with the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of high‑voltage transformers and other related substation equipment.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Assistin theday-to-dayactivities involved with substation construction
• Work with high voltage equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, and switches, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, P&C (protection and control)equipmentand SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition systems) systems, human machine interfaces (HMI)and remote terminal units (RTUs)
• Install time sensitive network and power cabling, including connection,locationand documentation of all circuits, asrequired
• Perform preventive equipment maintenance; scheduled, unscheduled and emergency requests
• Perform maintenance, predictiveinspectionsand testing on substation equipment
• Develop work scopes, draftproceduresand perform routine repairs
• Comply,at all times, with Rising Edge Group operating and maintenance safe work practices,proceduresand standards
• Develop andmaintaintest and maintenance reports while working under a Journeyperson Electrician
• Work with Journeyperson Electrician to install ground grids, power system equipment’sassemblyand erection of structural steel

Additional Information

• This position supports projects throughout British Columbia and will require travel within the province.
• This position isdesignatedas safety-sensitive making employment contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.

Schedule & Compensation

• Schedule rotations range from 4 days on / 3 days offor8 days on / 6 days off, etc.
• Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
• Overtime compensation will be provided in accordance with the British Columbia Employment Standards Act and/or applicable project agreements.
• Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent)
• A reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this role is$24.50- $41.70CADat the time of this posting. Individual compensation within the range isdeterminedbased on apprentice level, job-related skills, relevant experience,educationand training.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Electrical Apprentice (Construction or Industrial Electrician), with preference given to Industrial Electrician stream.
• Have thorough knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) with BC Amendments, Technical Safety BC requirements, and WorkSafeBC occupational health and safety regulations as they relate to electrical and utility work
• Have a calid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent, with an acceptable driving record
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Office andcomputer-basedtest equipmentwould be an asset
• Previous experience operating construction equipment such as skid steer, mini hoe, manlifts, and zoom booms considered a strong asset.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights
• Ability and willingness to work out of town
• Able to travel including travelling to remote sites.
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with weekly payperiods
• Overtime opportunities (project dependent)
• Generous paid time off
• RRSP-DPSP employer matching, increasing with years of service
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
• Company-paid safety training
• Annual PPE allowance provided for field-based employees (post-probation)
• Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent)
• Travel time to and from site will be paid at base rate, and travel provided by employer (project dependent)
• Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling support)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Why Rising Edge Group?

Safety & Excellence:Safety is at the heart of everything we do.Every project is approached with diligence, strategic planning, and reliable execution practices to protect our teams and the clients we serve while delivering world‑class high‑voltage solutions. Our unwavering commitment tosafetyand quality drivesexcellence on every project, every day.

People-First Culture:You’remore than a job title.Every person contributes to powering essential energy infrastructure across North America. Our teams are built on collaboration, respect, and accountability. We support ouremployeesthrough meaningful engagement initiatives, team events, and a culture that prioritizes wellbeing, inclusion, and genuine lasting connections.

Career Growth & Impact:Your role is a path to along-termcareer.We empower our employees with hands‑on experience, exposure to diverse projects, and opportunities to advance across disciplines, locations, and career paths. Through continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development,you’llbuild lastingexpertisewhile making a tangible impact in an environment where teamwork and integrity guideour work.

Reward & Recognition:We believe skill,dedication, and excellence deserves recognition. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong culture of appreciation ensure your achievements are celebrated, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

At Rising Edge Group,you’renot just building projects,you’rebuilding a meaningful career where your work helps power the future, one project at a time.