Construction electrician

Frey Consulting Group; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group is seeking 4 Journeyman Electricians for a 10-week commercial store fit-out in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. This is a Monday to Friday schedule, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, averaging 40–45 hours per week.

Travel within Nova Scotia is strongly preferred and may lead to long‑term contract or full‑time work. You will lay out, install, test and repair electrical wiring, fixtures and control devices in a retail setting, read drawings and code specs, and ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician in Nova Scotia with Construction Electrician Certification; Red Seal asset.
• Experience with commercial or retail electrical installations.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and clean driving record.
• Access to a personal vehicle for travel to sites.
• Willing to travel within Nova Scotia and work at heights.
• Health & Safety, Working at Heights, and Elevated Work Platform training.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and electrical code specs to lay out wiring.
• Splice, join and install wiring, fixtures, and control devices.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain wiring and equipment.
• Inspect systems for hazards and compliance with code.
• Diagnose faults and locate causes of breakdowns.
• Connect power to AV, signaling, HVAC equipment.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow safety policies.
• Collaborate with team to meet project goals.
• Manage materials, tools, and paperwork.

Job description

Journeyman Electricians (4 Openings) – New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Contract or Full-Time Permanent | Travel Within Nova Scotia

We're hiring 4 Journeyman Electricians for a 10-week commercial store fit-out project in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. This is a Monday to Friday schedule, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, averaging 40 to 45 hours per week.

This isn't a one-and-done project. We have more work lined up across Nova Scotia, so electricians who are able to travel within the province are strongly preferred. For the right people, this can turn into long-term work on either a contract or full-time permanent basis.

Role:

Responsible for laying out, assembling, installing, testing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, and control devices in a commercial retail environment.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
• Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits; pull wires through conduits and through holes in walls and floors; 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
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with code
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
• Connect electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signalling devices and heating and cooling systems; connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components
• Work in a safe manner, maintaining a safe and organized work area by observing all safety policies and procedures and applying safety training
• Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve common project and site objectives, always exhibiting a positive and professional attitude
• Responsible for materials, tools, and appropriate paperwork

Qualifications:

• Certified Journeyman Electrician in Nova Scotia (Construction Electrician Certificate of Qualification; Red Seal endorsement an asset) with own tools and personal safety equipment
• Experience with commercial or retail electrical installations preferred
• Possess and provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver's licence and produce a clean driver's abstract upon hire
• Access to a personal vehicle for independent travel to and from job sites
• Willing and able to travel to project sites across Nova Scotia
• Willing and able to work at heights
• Valid Health & Safety, Working at Heights, and Elevated Work Platform training
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and organize work
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with clients and site teams