Electrician - Journeyman

Dexterra Group; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Extended health & dental benefits

14 days on/14 days off rotation

Safety culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a Journeyperson Electrician to participate in installing electrical components for temporary and permanent buildings, additions, and fixtures. You will read prints, troubleshoot issues, and perform preventive maintenance while complying with safety requirements.

The role involves reliable performance in a fast-paced environment with a strong safety culture, including drug and fit-to-work testing as conditions of employment.

Qualifications

• Blueprint reading and interpreting electrical drawings.
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to test and measure voltage and circuit integrity.
• Physically capable of heavy manual labor and climbing.
• Experience with residential and commercial electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical components in temporary and permanent structures.
• Follow electrical scopes and prints to complete installations.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and safety checks.
• Read blueprints and ensure compliance with specs.
• Troubleshoot faults and perform repairs as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Voltage testing

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

5 years of electrician experience

Education

Journeyperson electrical training

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group 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 Group, 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.

Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

As an Electrician (Journeyperson), reporting to the Maintenance Super Intendant, you will participate in the installation of the electrical components in assembly 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 including BX, 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 14 days on/14 days 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.

Qualifications

• Completion of journeyperson electrical training
• 5 years of experience as 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.

Additional Information

Dexterra Group 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.