Electrical Apprentice - 2nd & 3rd year

IHM Mechanical, LLC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IHM Mechanical is seeking a Journeyperson Electrician to join the Electrical Division in the Lower Mainland. The role centers on service support—preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for commercial refrigeration-related electrical systems.

Responsibilities include installing conduits, wiring modifications, low voltage controls, and power distribution equipment, with after-hours calls possible. Wages compensate for after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a 2nd-3rd year electrical apprentice; able to work independently on service tasks.
• Willingness to travel outside Lower Mainland for extended periods as required.
• Must have a valid and clean driver’s license (class 5 or equivalent).
• Resident in the Greater Vancouver area and bondable.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair electrical equipment in commercial settings.
• Install conduit using a hand, mechanical, or hydraulic bender.
• Retrofit or repair wiring/cabling in existing systems.
• Install low voltage controls for refrigeration, fire alarm, lighting and building management.
• Install panel boards, disconnects, switch gear, transformers, and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and control circuits for motors, pumps, and control devices.
• Rough-in and finish wiring of control and electrical systems.
• Maintain and store tools and equipment properly.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Independent work

Time management

Valid driver’s license

Education

Electrical apprenticeship (2nd-3rd year)

Tools

Conduit bender

Multimeter

Job description

Electrician, IHM Mechanical - Electrical Division

HM Mechanical is a rapidly growing and dynamic organization working across 4 Western Canadian provinces, specializing in the electrical and mechanical subtrades working within the Refrigeration and HVAC industry. As a highly successful 2023 comes to a close, we are seeking to add a skilled and motivated Journeyperson Electrician to work (full-time) within our group in the Lower Mainland. IHM is a proud member of the Arcticom Group of Companies with 450 associates across Western Canada.

The IHM Electrical Apprentice will be providing mainly service support (preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair) to our substantial client base in the Commercial Refrigeration Marketplaces with some time spent on construction projects as they arise.

Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain, and repair electrical equipment in commercial settings.
• Install conduit using a hand, mechanical, or hydraulic bender.
• Retrofit or repair wiring/cabling in existing systems.
• Install low voltage controls for refrigeration, fire alarm, lighting and building management.
• Install panel boards, disconnects, switch gear, transformers, transfer switches, generators, and other types of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and control circuits for motors, pumps, and control devices.
• Rough-in and finish wiring of control and electrical systems.
• Maintain and store tools and equipment properly.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 2nd-3rd year apprentice
• Ability to work independently in service, and order materials to complete daily tasks.
• Ability to work 40 hours a week with possible after hours calls (wages compensated)
• Ability to work outside of the Lower Mainland for possible extended periods of time
• A valid and clean driver’s license (class 5 or 7N B.C)
• Resident in the Greater Vancouver area.
• Bondable.

Behaviours that will allow you to Excel:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and able to work easily and constructively with both internal and external customers.
• Productive and highly engaged.
• Organized and punctual.
• Self-motivated and driven with a positive attitude.
• Proven problem solver and critical thinker.
• A good team player who can also work independently.