Electrician

Davie; Lévis; On-site; CAD 47,720 - 53,023; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Davie in Canada seeks an Electrician to install, connect, and repair electrical and electronic systems aboard ships. You will read plans, assemble connectors, install cable trays, seal penetrations, diagnose faults and support equipment commissioning.

You'll work various shifts in a unionized shipyard environment with a comprehensive benefits package and relocation support for eligible employees. A valid CCQ or equivalent card and Canadian residency are required.

Qualifications

• DEP in Construction Electricity, Maintenance Electricity, or Electromechanical Systems.
• DEC in Electrodynamics, Instrumentation and Control, or Industrial Electronics.
• Valid CCQ or non‑construction CC card (1st‑year apprentice or journeyman electrician).
• Security clearance required under the Federal Government Contract Security Program (Canada residency with limited interruptions).

Responsibilities

• Install, connect, and repair electrical and electronic systems aboard ships.
• Read and interpret plans, connect components and assemble connectors.
• Install cable trays, perform electrical penetration sealing.
• Diagnose faults and participate in equipment commissioning and technical support.

Skills

Reading plans

Electrical installation

Troubleshooting

Equipment commissioning

Education

DEP in Construction Electricity

DEP in Maintenance Electricity

DEC in Electrodynamics

DEC in Instrumentation and Control

DEC in Industrial Electronics

Tools

CCQ card

Security clearance

Job description

Job Description

At Davie, electricians don’t just wire—they electrify the future of Canada’s naval industry. You will report to the Foreman and be responsible for installing, connecting, and repairing electrical and electronic systems aboard ships. Your duties include reading and interpreting plans, connecting components, assembling connectors, installing cable trays, performing electrical penetration sealing, diagnosing faults, and participating in equipment commissioning and providing necessary technical support.

Compensation

• $34.64/hour for the first 1,000 hours, then $38.49/hour.
• Overtime paid at double time.
• Skill premiums up to $0.40/hour.

Work Schedule

• Day: 4‑day workweek, 10 hours per day.
• Evening: 4‑day workweek, 10 hours per day + $2.00/hour premium.
• Weekend: 3‑day workweek, 12 hours per day + $2.50/hour premium.
• Frigate premium (military vessel): $1.25/hour regardless of shift.

You must be available for all shifts. While we consider your schedule preferences (day, evening, weekend) when creating schedules, they cannot be guaranteed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance: health, disability, dental, vision, health spending account.
• Company events.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine.
• Paid time off (2 floating days + 2 days for family obligations).
• Paid holidays during site closure.
• Retirement plan.
• Positive work environment supported by the employer.
• Free on‑site parking.

Relocation allowance for unionised production and maintenance employees: up to $2,500 for a single person or couple, and $4,000 for a family. Full details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Requirements

• DEP in Construction Electricity, Maintenance Electricity, or Electromechanical Systems.
• DEC in Electrodynamics, Instrumentation and Control, or Industrial Electronics.
• Valid CCQ or non‑construction CC card (1st‑year apprentice or journeyman electrician).
• Successful completion of the security clearance process required under the Federal Government Contract Security Program (minimum 5 years of continuous residence in Canada with no interruption longer than 6 consecutive months).