Electrical Apprentice

Merit for Apprenticeship; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction association is looking for a skilled 309A Electrical Apprentice in Ottawa. The role involves installing electrical systems including conduit, wiring, and fixtures while maintaining safety. Candidates should have a valid G class driver's license and ideally WHMIS and Working at Heights certifications. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the electrical trade.

Qualifications

• Must have own vehicle.
• Valid G class driver’s license with a clean record.
• WHMIS, Working at Heights, 4 Step Worker Awareness certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical systems including conduit, wires, outlets, and fixtures.
• Ensure good workmanship while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

College Diploma

Completion of a pre-apprenticeship program

Tools

Power driven lifts

Ladders

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Job description

Merit Ontario is a construction association supporting small to large construction companies with workforce needs across Ontario. Our talent specialists provide recruitment services and customized solutions to find quality candidates.

Our member, Go Power Group is an electrical company servicing Ottawa, ON, looking for a skilled 309A Electrical Apprentice to work in commercial locations.

Job Description

• Installation of emt, rigid steel, aluminum and pvc conduit systems, bending, terminating, installing on concrete, racking and other surfaces along with associated boxes, panelboards and switchgear for power, communications, security, fire alarm and other like systems.
• Installation of wires and cables inside of conduit systems as well as fastening cables to various surfaces.
• Installation of various types of power outlets and receptacles, lighting fixtures and lighting control equipment.
• Building of racking systems and mounting assemblies for electrical systems and equipment.
• Termination of wiring in distribution and branch circuits in panelboards, control assemblies, splitters, transformers, rectifiers and like equipment.
• Use of PPE that is universal as well as specialized to the electrical trade.
• Use of equipment to aid in carrying out the work such as power driven lifts, carts, ladders, forklifts, pallet jacks and like equipment.
• Good workmanship carried out in a safe manner with attention to efficiency, cleanliness and cooperation with the team.

Education

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• College Diploma (not required, but an asset)
• Completion of a pre-apprenticeship program (not required but an asset)

Preferred Certification/Licenses

• WHMIS
• Working at Heights
• 4 Step Worker Awareness

Additional Requirements

• Own vehicle
• Valid G class driver’s license with a clean record
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Please note, only qualified candidates will be contacted.