Electrical Apprentice Level 1-5 (Alberta)

BFG Enterprise; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BFG Enterprise is seeking an Electrician/Apprentice for Calgary, Alberta. You will work across commercial and industrial sites, reading diagrams, preparing layouts, and installing underground wiring and equipment.

This role requires safety awareness, physical fitness, and the ability to work nights and overtime as needed. Applicants should have Grade 12, enrollment in the Construction & Maintenance Apprenticeship Program, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel to customer sites

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Registered in Construction & Maintenance Apprenticeship Program.
• Strong ownership and accountability in tasks.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and in a team.
• Reliable with ability to meet timelines.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to transport to jobs.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, following Health & Safety policies.
• Read diagrams, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare layouts for machinery and controls.
• Install underground wiring and surface/overhead cables.
• Install, replace, and repair electrical distribution equipment.
• Splice, terminate, and label conductors.
• Test electrical characteristics and continuity.
• Ground and bond electrical equipment and structures.

Skills

Accountability

Minimal supervision

Initiative

Work ethic

Reliability

Troubleshooting

Valid driver’s licence

Transportation access

Willing to travel Canada

Night shifts

Overtime willingness

Colour identification

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Registration in Construction & Maintenance Apprenticeship Program

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Work in a safe manner, observing all Health & Safety policies and procedures.

• Read and interpret diagrams, drawings, and specifications.

• Prepare layouts for machinery and controls.

• Install underground wiring and surface mount and/or overhead cables.

• Install, replace, and repair electrical distribution and utilization equipment.

• Properly splice, terminate, and label conductors.

• Test and measure voltages, ampacities, insulation integrity, continuity, and other electrical characteristics.

• Ground and bond electrical equipment, systems, and structures.

Work Environment:

• Commercial/Industrial construction sites

• Operational facilities and businesses

• Physical load: high, up to 50lbs

• Location: customer sites, warehouse, working at heights, supervision

• Hazard: high, exposure to high voltages, PPE required, fall protection, use of power tools and other equipment

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities/Demands:

• Physically pushing/pulling various types of cables and conductors

• Using various hand and power tools (drills, saws, pipe benders, screwdrivers, etc.)

• Safely and responsibly operating elevated work platforms (scissor lifts).

• Performing duties on platform ladders, scaffold and/or elevated work platforms.

• Lifting, climbing, standing for long periods of time, working at heights.

• Working in extreme temperatures.

• Working on a shift rotation (when required).

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 diploma, high school diploma, or equivalent

• Registration in the Construction & Maintenance Apprenticeship Program

• Demonstrate high accountability and sense of ownership.

• Demonstrate ability to work with minimal supervision and to work effectively both individually and in a team environment.

• Demonstrate initiative and strong work ethic.

• Demonstrate reliability in completing tasks within established timelines and parameters.

• Demonstrate effective and efficient troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Possess a valid full class 5 driver’s licence.

• Access to transportation to get to and from jobs independently.

• Able to distinguish colours used to identify electrical components.

• Must be able, willing, and available to work nights/overnight shift.

• Must be able, willing, and available to work overtime.

• Must be able, willing, and available to travel to customers sites on short notice over extended periods of time within Canada.