electrician

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Saint John; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada - Atlantic is seeking an Electrician in Saint John. The role involves instructing apprentices and overseeing the installation and renovation of both residential and commercial electrical systems. Candidates must possess an Electrician Trade Certification and have prior experience in electrical work. The position is physically demanding, requiring the handling of heavy loads in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school education and Electrician Trade Certification required.
• Experience of 1-2 years in electrical work.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Instruct apprentices and supervise other workers.
• Install and renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, and specifications.

Skills

Installation

Supervision

Blueprint Reading

Attention to Detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Electrician Trade Certification

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Confined spaces

Responsibilities Tasks

• Instruct apprentices
• Install power generation, stand-by power generation and power conditioning systems
• Supervise other workers
• Ground and bond electrical equipment, systems and structures including swimming pools and hot tubs
• Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Electrician Trade Certification

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Motors and controls
• HVAC

Area of specialization

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots