Journeyman Electrician

CA; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Frontec in Yellowknife, NT is seeking a Red Seal Journeyman Electrician to join the RP North department. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, modifications, and install/dismantle electrical and related systems.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience, a valid Class 5 driver’s license, and the ability to pass safety and security checks. Travel to nearby sites may be required and after-hours emergency call-outs are on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyman Electrician Certification.
• Professional communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Work well under pressure.
• Must be able to obtain Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work on tasks with limited supervision as directed by Site Superintendent.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on electrical systems.
• Ensure building equipment and related certifications are current and valid.
• Perform daily walkthroughs and log readings; correct deficiencies.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies on a rotating basis.
• Use CMMS for maintenance requests with others on site.

Skills

Safety sensitive

Problem solving

Prioritization

Multitasking

Communication

Job description

Description:

ATCO Frontec is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join our RP North department in Yellowknife, NT. The Journeyman Electrician is responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, modifications, and installation/dismantling of systems. Responsibilities may include maintaining the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, building envelope, landscaping, fire monitoring systems

Where We Work and Live:

ATCO Frontec provides preventative and corrective maintenance services for our customers throughout Yellowknife and the surrounding areas. Our maintenance teams are mobile, and travel to other sites may be required – Inuvik, Whitehorse, Rankin Inlet, Iqaluit.

Responsibilities:

• Work on tasks as assigned by the Site Superintendent with limited supervision.
• Conduct timely maintenance services and quality repair of equipment
• Ensuring all building equipment is in good running order and relevant certifications are up to date.
• Conduct daily facility walkthroughs of assigned portfolio and correct deficiencies.
• Maintain daily equipment and meter reading logs where required.
• Respond to emergency requirements; Available for emergency call out duty during afterhours and on weekends on a rotating basis.
• Conduct detailed inspections to ensure that scheduled and periodic maintenance of building and equipment have been completed.
• Active participation in Preventative Maintenance program including unscheduled repairs.
• Provide input for the planned and scheduled work and assist with the completion of the committed schedule
• Use CMMS for processing Corrective and Preventative Maintenance requests in conjunction with site superintendent and maintenance administrator personnel.
• Prioritize activities to complete work as scheduled and in a timely manner.
• Follow safe work practices and ensure work is performed in accordance with work standards.
• Maintain all service tools and equipment in good working condition and arrange for repair orreplacement as required.
• Others duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Red Seal Journeyman Electrician Certification with a minimum of 5 years’ experience is required.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean drivers abstract is required.

• Must be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol Test, Fit-to-Work Test, and Extensive Background Check.
• Must be able to obtain Government Security Clearance.

• Professional communication skills, oral, and written

• Ability to prioritize and multitask

• Work well under pressure

• Effectively solve problems

This position has been identified as safety sensitive and will require completion of a pre-employment alcohol & drug test, fit to work medical test.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Who We Are:

ATCO Frontec provides facilities management, remote operations, infrastructure, construction, and defence support services across Canada and internationally. We partner with government, Indigenous, industrial, commercial, and defence clients to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative solutions in both urban and remote environments. Our success is built on operational excellence, strong client relationships, and the expertise of our people.