electrical apprentice

VREC Solar; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy firm in Metro Vancouver is looking for an experienced Electrician to install and maintain electrical systems in various settings. Candidates must have a Registered Apprenticeship certificate and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The role is physically demanding and requires effective communication and supervision skills. The ideal applicant will be certified in electrician trade and possess fall arrest training. Comprehensive health benefits and training opportunities are included.

Benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in electrical installation and maintenance.
• Ability to work at heights and in fast-paced environments.
• Physical capability to handle heavy loads and perform demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical controls and panel boxes.
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical systems.
• Supervise other workers and instruct apprentices.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Electrician Trade Certification

Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Tools

Generators

Conventional electrical devices

Hand tools

Dry cell and storage batteries

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience: 5 years or more

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment: Outdoors, At heights

Work setting: Construction, Various locations, Maintenance, Commercial, Residential, Installation

Responsibilities

• Install electrical controls and panel boxes
• Replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes
• Professionalism in customer service
• Install underground wiring and cables
• Design and construct single-phase service for single or multimeter installations
• Splice, join and connect wires
• Design and construct low voltage (30 to 750V) multiphase service for single or multimeter installations
• Test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits
• Determine appropriate selection of materials and methods for hazardous locations
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults
• Install surface mount and/or overhead cables
• Instruct apprentices
• Install power generation, stand‑by power generation and power conditioning systems
• Supervise other workers
• Ground and bond electrical equipment, systems and structures including swimming pools and hot tubs
• Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
• Commission systems and components

Credentials

• Electrician Trade Certification
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Apprenticeship Training

• Level one apprenticeship training
• Level two apprenticeship training

Experience and Specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience: Generators, Conventional electrical devices, Dry cell and storage batteries, Hand tools
• Green economy sector
• Emergency power system

Additional Information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast‑paced environment, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Attention to detail
• Personal suitability: Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits: Bonus
• Other Benefits: Learning/training paid by employer