Electrician - Apprentice

BGIS; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS seeks skilled Electricians, including Journeyman and Apprentices, to join their team in Halifax. Responsibilities include the installation and maintenance of electrical systems, adherence to codes, and working in various conditions. Applicants must have an Electrical Apprentice qualification and significant trade experience, ensuring effective and efficient service in construction projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Dental Plan

RRSP Plan

Paid Vacation Days

Career Growth and Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of trade experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License is essential.
• Familiar with Nova Scotia Electrical Safety Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Cut, thread, bend, assemble, and install conduits and electrical fittings.
• Pull wire and cable, install distribution and control equipment.
• Safely troubleshoot repairs logically and efficiently.

Skills

Knowledge of Electrical Principles

Troubleshooting

Building Automation Controls

Fire Alarm Experience

Interpersonal Relationship Skills

Education

Certificate of Qualification as a registered Electrical Apprentice in the NSAA

Job description

Who are we?

BGIS-ITS is an advanced heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) and building automation systems (BAS) service and installation company for facilities large and small. Our unique portfolio of projects qualifies us to service a wide range of clients in various market sectors such as institutional, healthcare, commercial and industrial. We enable our clients to reduce energy and operating costs while improving occupant comfort.

Through our shared values, we focus on building a sustainable future, diversity and belonging, and providing continuous learning and development.

A career at BGIS-ITS offers competitive total compensation that includes:

• Comprehensive Health & Dental Plan
• RRSP Plan
• Paid Vacation Days
• Career Growth and Development

Electricians – Journeyman, 2nd , 3rdand 4th Year Apprentices

We are seeking skilled Journeyman and Electrical Apprentices to join our growing team. We specialize in new construction builds and the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical systems in accordance with current electrical codes and customer specifications. We promote working safely and efficiently, with a keen eye on keeping customer’s equipment running well.

Role:

• Cut, thread, bend, assemble, and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings
• 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 fiber optic and signaling systems
• Work in the full range of environmental conditions: including outside in all weather
• Install fixtures and devices for industrial applications and systems
• Perform well with mechanical ability and a thorough knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with the materials and techniques of construction
• Safely troubleshoot repairs logically and efficiently

Who are you?

• Certificate of Qualification as a registered Electrical Apprentice in the NSAA,www.nsapprenticeship.cais required
• Minimum of 2 years of trade experience (apprenticeship included)
• Knowledge of Nova Scotia Electrical Safety Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation required
• Building Automation Controls experience
• Fire Alarm experience
• Experience in Class 1 Division 1
• Self-motivated, and willing to learn
• Work well independently and be a team player
• Good writing and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Valid Driver’s License

Location: Halifax and greater Nova Scotia area

BGIS-ITS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR . Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.