Electrician

North America Construction (1993) Ltd. - NAC Constructors Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company specializing in water and wastewater projects seeks an Electrician. The role requires installation and maintenance of electrical systems while ensuring safety and compliance. Competitive compensation, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered in a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for career growth and development

Comprehensive benefit plan

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Company matched pension plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plans

Additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Community involvement opportunities

Friendly working environment

Numerous team activities and company events

Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy construction environment.
• Experience with 600V and 120V distribution installation.
• Experience working with rigid steel conduit and high voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Inspect electrical systems using test equipment to identify hazards.
• Direct and train workers to install and maintain electrical systems.

Skills

Hazardous location installation

Installation and troubleshooting of instrumentation

Ability to read blueprints and drawings

Knowledge of safe operation of tools

Knowledge of workplace safety procedures

Education

Valid Electricians license

WHMIS certification

Elevated/Aerial Work Platform certification

Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers

Working at Heights/Fall Arrest certification

Job description

North America Construction (1993) Ltd. – NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) is well known for our expertise in water and wastewater construction across Canada. Our self-performing team of almost 500 skilled professionals and experts in trades and engineering, comprehensively handles projects, from conceptualization to delivery. We also have extensive experience in fields such as civil, structural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work. At NAC, our priority is to maintain the highest level of quality and safety. The depth of our resources is evident in the variety of projects we construct; from water filtration to wastewater treatment; dams to ethanol; we build it all….and more!

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Electrical Superintendent,electricians read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layout. They cut, thread, bend, assemble, and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings. They pull wire and cable through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fibre optic and signalling systems. This position requires knowledge of the heavy construction industry.Specifically the practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control and safety associated with this industry.

Job Description

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures, using appropriate hand tools and power tools.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to identify hazards or locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem and ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Work with and maintain all tools in a safe manner.
• Respect and respond to direction given.
• Perform other related duties, including minor duties of other trades where certification is not required and the work does not exceed own limitations.

Requirements

• Experience working in a heavy construction environment
• Must hold a valid Electricians license
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings
• Hazardous location installation experience
• Experience with installation and troubleshooting of instrumentation
• Experience with 600V and 120V distribution installation and troubleshooting
• Experience working with rigid steel conduit, cable tray, high voltage systems, EMT conduit, motor controls
• Knowledge of safe operation of tools
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
• Valid WHMIS, Elevated/Aerial Work Platform, Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers and Working at Heights/Fall Arrest certificates are required

NAC Offers:

- Competitive compensation

- Opportunities for career growth, development and advancement, including financial assistance

- Comprehensive benefit plan (dental, vision, health, etc.)

- Employee & Family Assistance Program

- Excellent company matched pension plan

- Registered Retirement Savings Plans

- Additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day

- Community involvement opportunities

- Friendly working environment

- Numerous team activities and various company events

NAC is committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals to achieve their goals. If you feel that you need accommodations during the recruitment and selection process because of illness/disability, please contact Human Resources for further information