Electrical Apprentice 3rd Year

jci; Nisku; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Silent-Aire, a Johnson Controls company in Alberta, is seeking an Electrical Apprentice to support the installation and commissioning of electrical systems in a manufacturing setting. You will assist with conduit, wiring, panels, sensors and control devices under a Journeyperson.

The role emphasizes adherence to the Canadian Electrical Code, safety, and evolving electrical technologies, with training toward Journeyperson certification and measurable hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be registered as an Apprentice Electrician with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) and actively enrolled in an approved trade school program.
• A minimum of 500 hours of electrical experience is required.
• Previous work experience in an industrial, commercial or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical tools, materials and equipment used in manufacturing environments is an asset.
• Experience with routine electrical maintenance operations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate conduit, cable, electrical equipment, panels, sensors and control components in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Assist with the construction and fabrication of control panels and perform rough‑in and finishing wiring for control systems.
• Install interlocking wiring and assist with wiring verification and checkout in accordance with applicable codes and specifications.
• Install electrical system components and wiring in compliance with applicable codes and standards, including the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and where applicable, NEC, NESC, NFPA and UFC.
• Assist with the installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of electrical control circuits for motors and control devices.
• Support the preparation of material take‑offs and identification of required electrical equipment and components.
• Assist with lockout/tagout (LOTO) and electrical isolation procedures in accordance with company safety policies.
• Support the review of facility electrical system plans and specifications and identify opportunities for improvements to operational performance and efficiency.
• Assist with testing installed, repaired or modified equipment to verify proper operation and performance.
• Perform routine cleaning, lubrication and other basic maintenance activities as required.
• Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in electrical technologies, codes, compliance requirements and repair techniques.
• Monitor electrical parts and materials usage and report any shortages, discrepancies or material issues to supervision.
• Assist in preparing preventative and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Support quality control checks and inspection readiness by ensuring work meets drawings, specifications and applicable standards.
• Ensure assigned tasks and project work are completed accurately in alignment with required standards.
• Perform assigned electrical tasks under the direction of a certified Journeyperson or designated supervisor in accordance with apprenticeship requirements.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code.
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Safety practices

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Apprentice Electrician registration (AIT)

Tools

Basic electrical hand tools

Power tools

Test instruments

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 1994 in Edmonton, Silent-Aire is a global leaderin custom HVAC solutions, specializing in precision cooling for data centers and mission-critical environments. From the beginning, our company has focused on innovation, designing advanced cooling systems tailored to the evolving needs of the tech industry. Our mission is to engineer and deliver innovative solutions through the relentless pursuit of continuous improvement.

In 2021, Silent-Aire became part of Johnson Controls, further enhancing the ability to delivercutting-edgesolutions worldwide. Today, our company continues to lead the industry, offering innovative cooling technologies that support the infrastructure of the digital economy.

Position Summary

The Electrical Apprentice supports the installation,terminationand assembly of electrical systems, including conduit, cabling, equipment, panels,sensorsand control devices. This roleassistswith the construction and fabrication of control panels and systems, including the installation of interlocking wiring and participation in wiring verification and checkout activities to ensure proper functionality, under the direction of a certified Journeyperson.

Roles and Responsibilities

Install andterminateconduit, cable, electrical equipment, panels,sensorsand control components in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Assistwith the construction and fabrication of control panels and performrough‑inand finishing wiring for control systems.

Install interlocking wiring andassistwith wiring verification and checkoutin accordance withapplicable codes and specifications.

Install electrical system components and wiring in compliance with applicable codes and standards, including the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and where applicable, NEC, NESC, NFPA and UFC.

Assistwith the installation, troubleshooting,repairand maintenance of electrical control circuits for motors and control devices.

Support the preparation of materialtake‑offsand identification of required electrical equipment and components.

Assistwith lockout/tagout (LOTO) and electrical isolation proceduresin accordance withcompany safety policies.

Support the review of facility electrical system plans and specifications andidentifyopportunities for improvements to operational performance and efficiency.

Assistwith testing installed,repairedormodifiedequipment to verify proper operation and performance.

Perform routine cleaning,lubricationand other basic maintenance activities asrequired.

Maintain detailed andaccuratemaintenance reports and documentationin accordance withcompany procedures.

Maintain a working knowledge of changes in electrical technologies, codes, compliancerequirementsand repair techniques.

Monitor electrical parts and materials usage and report any shortages,discrepanciesor material issues to supervision.

Assistin preparing preventative and predictive maintenance schedules.

Support quality control checks andinspectionreadiness by ensuring work meets drawings, specifications and applicable standards.

Ensure assigned tasks and project work are completed accurately in alignment with required standards.

Perform assigned electrical tasks under the direction of a certified Journeyperson or designated supervisorin accordance withapprenticeship requirements.

Perform all dutiesin accordance withSilent-Aire safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code.

Other duties may be assigned asdeemednecessary.

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities

Understanding ofelectrical fundamentals, including voltage, current,resistanceand basic circuitry.

Basic understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable standards.

Ability to work in a safety sensitive environment andadheringto safety protocols.

Awareness of electrical safety practices and hazard recognition.

Demonstrated commitment to completing technical training and progressing toward Journeyperson certification.

Exposure toelectrical installation, maintenance,repairand troubleshooting activities.

Introductory ability to read and interpret drawings,schematicsand specifications.

Introductory knowledge of motor controls,sensorsand control circuits.

Ability to safely use basic electrical hand tools, powertoolsand test instruments.

Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced,high‑pressureproduction environment while effectively managing multiple competing priorities.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.

Ability to interact with others in a sensitive, tactful,diplomaticand professional manner at all times.

Highly adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills that support effective collaboration in a diverse work environment.

Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks, resolveissuesand consistently meet deadlines.

Proven ability to thrive and contribute effectivelyinateam‑basedenvironment.

Committed to continuous improvement and dedicated to learning new methods and practices.

Works effectively on individual tasks,maintainingproductivity and accountability with minimal supervision.

Maintains strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality of work.

Education and Work Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must be registered as an Apprentice Electrician with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) and actively enrolled in an approved trade school program.

A minimum of500 hoursof electrical experience isrequired.

Previouswork experience in an industrial,commercialor manufacturing environment is preferred.

Working knowledgeof electrical tools, materials and equipment used in manufacturing environments is an asset.

Experience with routine electrical maintenance operations is an asset.

Working Conditions

Required to work in a manufacturing environment that may involve exposure to noise, moving machinery, varyingtemperaturesand otherproduction‑relatedhazards.

Required to useappropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and excessive noise levels in the workplace.

Must have the physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 lbs.

Must have the ability to stand for extended periods throughout each shift.

Manual dexterity isrequiredto effectivelyoperatetools and equipment.

Overtime may be available occasionally based on operational needs.

Contacts

Communication is primarily conducted within the assigned work team and with the Team Lead/Production Supervisor.

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.