Journeyman Electricians

Surepoint; Fernie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Indigenous-owned company

Career growth opportunities

Safety culture and training

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Surepoint is seeking a certified Journeyman Electrician to join our employee-owned team in Fernie, BC. You will install, commission, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, including MCCs, switchgear, transformers, and solar power components.

Strong focus on safety, quality, and mentorship of apprentices drives daily work. You will read electrical drawings, participate in loop checks, and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to achieve project objectives in diverse

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Journeyman Electrician.
• Valid Class 5 license with a clean driver abstract.
• Valid H2S, First Aid, OSSA Fall Protection, Aerial Work Platform, CSO, and CSTS an asset.
• Previous experience in industrial or commercial construction is an asset.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and from heights as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission electrical infrastructure including cable tray systems, conduit, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, VFDs, and control equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform electrical testing such as continuity, insulation resistance, voltage and current checks, and functional verification.
• Mentor and support apprentices, promote safe work practices, and collaborate with project teams to meet objectives.
• Troubleshoot power, control, and instrumentation systems and assist with commissioning and turn-over activities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Mentoring apprentices

Education

Certified Journeyman Electrician

Tools

Electrical drawings interpretation

Job description

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Wages – Rewarding skilled trades with competitive rates.
• More Hours, More Pay – Opportunities for overtime throughout the year.
• Supportive Management – Accessible leaders who listen, communicate, and support your success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform all work in accordance with Surepoint's environmental, health, safety, and quality policies, procedures, and client requirements.
• Install cable tray systems, supports, conduit, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Cut, thread, bend, and install EMT, rigid, PVC-coated, and other conduit systems.
• Pull, identify, gland, and terminate power, control, and instrumentation cables.
• Install and commission electrical equipment including MCCs, switchgear, transformers, VFDs, batteries, solar power systems, heat trace systems, motors, and associated control equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and applicable electrical code requirements.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on power, control, and instrumentation systems using sound electrical theory and diagnostic techniques.
• Install, wire, and troubleshoot AC and DC electrical systems, including three-phase power distribution, transformers, motor controls, PLC I/O, fire alarm systems, and industrial control circuits.
• Perform electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance (megger), voltage, current, resistance (ohms), and functional verification of electrical equipment.
• Assist with commissioning, start-up, loop checks, and equipment turnover activities.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, supervisors, engineers, clients, and other trades to safely complete project objectives.
• Mentor, coach, and support apprentices by promoting safe work practices and assisting with technical development.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.

What You Need to Succeed

• Must be a Certified Journeyman Electrician.
• Valid Class 5 license with a clean driver abstract.
• Valid H2S, First Aid, OSSA Fall Protection, Aerial Work Platform, CSO, and CSTS an asset.
• Previous experience in the industrial or commercial construction settings is considered an asset.
• Ability to work in various working conditions ranging from outdoors to indoors in a variety of weather conditions and working from heights as needed.

Proudly Employee-Owned – Join the Surepoint PROS!

At Surepoint, we’re more than just a place to work—we’re a team that thrives on performance, respect, ownership, and safety. As a proudly employee-owned and Indigenous-owned company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture where every team member can grow, contribute, and succeed.

Why Join Surepoint?

• Be an Owner: Through our Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), every team member has the opportunity to share in our success.
• Performance – Show up, do your best, and work safe.
• Respect – Collaborate, communicate, and lift each other up.
• Ownership – Take pride in your work and our collective success.
• Safety – Protect yourself and your team, always.
• Career Growth: Development opportunities that support your success.
• Inclusive Culture: A diverse and respectful workplace with a strong commitment to Reconciliation and partnerships with Indigenous Peoples.

Let’s build something great together. Join the Surepoint PROS today!

Sincerely,
Your Future Employer
Thank you for your interest in Surepoint. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.