Journeyman Electrician (3070)

Bouchier; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in integrated site services in Alberta is seeking a Journeyman Electrician for its CNUL Albian site. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems while ensuring safety standards are met. The role offers full-time employment with opportunities for progression and employee benefits including vacation pay, health and dental, and more.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Progression and development opportunities

Accommodations provided

Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub

Safety Recognition

Years of Service Recognition

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in Residential or Commercial Construction Projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with testing equipment such as multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical wire, cable, and equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and components.
• Inspect electrical systems to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer Service skills

Safety conscious attitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Alberta Journeyman Electrician Ticket

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Company Description

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

Company Description

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

Position Summary

Position: Journeyman Electrician

Type: Full-time

Location: CNUL Albian Projects

Schedule: 7x7 – Day Shift

Compensation Details

• Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 3 months of continuous service
• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching.
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Other Incentives

• Progression and development opportunities
• Safety Recognition
• Years of Service Recognition – Annual
• Company support for recertification of required tickets
• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
• Overtime available but not guaranteed
• Accommodations provided – Available dependent upon role/site
• Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub – Available dependent upon role and work location
  
  

Role Summary

Bouchier is seeking a Journeyman Electrician for our CNUL Albian site. Reporting to the

General Foreman, this role involves installing and repairing electrical wire, cable, and equipment within camp dormitories and other structures. Responsibilities encompass both indoor and outdoor assignments directed by supervision, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards and efficient completion of maintenance tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow procedures as defined in the CEC (Canadian Electrical Code)
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Assist General Foreman with material and quantities needed for work scopes.
• Provide single line drawings for electrical devices added to structures during renovations.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as multimeters and megohmmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including multimeters, and megohmmeters.
• Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors, transformers, circuit breaker panels and disconnects.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts.
• Cut, thread, bend, assemble and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings.
• Position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels and fuse enclosures.
• Install and insulate self-regulating heat trace and test with multimeter and megohmmeter.
• Lockout electrical systems for all trades
• Other duties as required by supervision such as assisting laborers, carpenters, and plumbers.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Valid Alberta Journeyman Electrician Ticket or Red Seal Certification is required.
• 4+ years’ experience within Residential or Commercial Construction Projects
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge with computers: Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• Excellent communication and Customer Service skills.
• Must be able to work in a variety of conditions.
• Safety conscious attitude
• Ability to get along well with others on a work team.
• CSTS and OSSA Regional Orientation or OSSA BSO (Basic Safety Orientation before December 31, 2018) or CSO (Common Safety Orientation after January 1, 2019)
• All applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English.
  
  

Application Instructions

Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers

Please follow us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/BouchierGroup/

The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.

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