Electrician - Journeyman

Dexterra; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching 5%

Extended health & dental

14 days on/14 days off rotation

Safety culture

Job summary

Dexterra is seeking a Journeyperson Electrician to join our maintenance team in Edmonton. The role involves installing electrical components in temporary and permanent structures, reading prints, and troubleshooting faults to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Responsibilities include fire alarm installations, preventative maintenance, and renovations of electrical systems. The position is site-based with safety-sensitive requirements and standard industrial protections.

Qualifications

• Completion of journeyperson electrical training.
• 5 years of experience as an electrician in residential and commercial settings.
• Able to perform heavy manual labor and lift up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Work in confined spaces and wear protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical components in temporary and permanent buildings per scope and prints.
• Install fire alarm systems and electrical controls.
• Read blueprints and troubleshoot faults.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs.
• Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures.
• Perform routine testing of voltage and circuit integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read blueprints

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical testing

Education

Journeyperson electrical training

Tools

Lumex wire

BX cable

Tech Cable

Cab tire

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra , have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of.

WHAT’S THE JOB?

As anElectrician (Journeyperson), reporting to the Maintenance Super Intendant, you willparticipatein the installation of the electrical componentsinassembly of temporary and permanent buildings, additions, partitions and wood structured fixtures according to electrical scopes and prints.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug,alcohol, and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

Your work will include:

• Majority of work done with lumex wire,with some work includingBX, Tech Cable, and Cab tire.


• Install fire alarm systems.


• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.


• Troubleshoot and isolate faults.


• Conduct preventive maintenance programs.


• Install, replace and repair electrical controls, panel boxes, HVAC units, and furnaces.


• Test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits.


• Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures.


• Other duties as assigned

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• RRSP Matching of 5% and extended health & dental benefits that start after 600 hours worked.


• Award winning safety culture.


• Enjoy excellent work-life balance with a 14days on/14days off rotation.


• Extended health and dental benefits.


• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!


• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Completion of journeyperson electrical training


• 5 years of experienceas a electrician in both residential and commercial


• Practical knowledge of the applications of electrical techniques and methods normally acquired through trade certification.


• Perform heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, carrying and lifting heavy objects weighing up to 45 lbs.


• Requires manual dexterity of both hands and feet to perform activities such as lifting overhead, twisting and bending while lifting, climbing ladders and stairs while wearing protective equipment, and working in confined spaces, including repetitive arm motion below, at, and above shoulder level.


• Walks approximately 2-4 kilometers per day on a variety of surfaces including, concrete and gravel.

Dexterra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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