electrician

Government of Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Metro Vancouver is looking for an experienced electrician to install and maintain electrical systems in various environments such as construction and commercial settings. The ideal candidate must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of related experience. The role involves working on-site, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of electrical systems. The position requires a flexible team player who pays attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in electrical work required.

Responsibilities

• Install underground wiring and cables.
• Splice, join and connect wires.
• Test and measure voltage.
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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 setting

• Construction
• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities

• Install underground wiring and cables
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Splice, join and connect wires
• Test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits
• Determine appropriate selection of materials and methods for hazardous locations
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults
• Connect power to audio and visual equipment
• Install surface mount and/or overhead cables
• Install power generation, stand‑by power generation and power conditioning systems
• Ground and bond electrical equipment, systems and structures including swimming pools and hot tubs
• Estimate costs and materials
• Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast‑paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel‑toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player