Electrical Apprentice

Merit for Jobs; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Ontario, an electrical services firm in Ottawa, is seeking a skilled 309A Electrical Apprentice to install conduit systems, wiring, outlets and lighting in commercial locations. The role requires a valid G class driver’s license and owning a vehicle. WHMIS, Working at Heights, and 4 Step Worker Awareness certifications are preferred, with Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required.

Salary ranges from $21 to $25 per hour. Benefits will be determined by the employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install EMT, rigid steel, aluminum and PVC conduit systems and related components.
• Install wires and cables inside conduit systems and fasten to surfaces.
• Install outlets, lighting fixtures and lighting control equipment.
• Build racking systems and mounting assemblies for electrical systems.
• Terminate wiring in distribution and branch circuits in panelboards and control assemblies.
• Use PPE and equipment safely and cooperatively with the team.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

College Diploma (asset)

Pre-apprenticeship program (asset)

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.
  
  

Salary: $21-$25/hr

Benefits: To be determined by employer

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
  
  

Disclaimer: Although Merit Ontario employs artificial intelligence enabled tools to conduct initial application screening based on job-related criteria, decisions about who progresses in the hiring process are always made by people. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.