Junior Electrician- Electrical Apprentice

REEL International; Hamilton, Boisbriand, Saguenay, Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

REEL International is seeking a Junior Electrician attached to the Stoney Creek team, serving a varied clientele across Ontario. The role supports electrical installation and assembly work for overhead lifting equipment, offering opportunities to develop technical skills alongside experienced electricians.

You will read schematics, assist with wiring, maintenance and testing, and ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations while collaborating with engineers and service teams across

Qualifications

• Licensed Electrician preferred for Stoney Creek team
• Electrical Apprentice support for overhead lifting equipment

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and BOMs to support electrical installations and upgrades.
• Assist with installation, wiring, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems including panels, circuits, motors, and equipment on hoists and overhead cranes.
• Follow local, provincial, and federal electrical codes, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues in motor control circuits, relays, contactors, sensors, and VFDs.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks such as drilling, cutting, welding, and bending structural steel as required.

Job description

With offices in Stoney Creek (ON), Boisbriand (QC) and Saguenay (QC) and Edmonton (AB), we are currently looking for a licensed Electrician attached to our Stoney Creek team serving a varied clientele throughout Ontario.

Reporting to the Operations Manager and working alongside experienced electricians, the Junior Electrician performs/ Electrical Apprentice support the electrical installation and assembly work of overhead lifting equipment for our customersthroughout Ontario. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills while working with skilled tradespeople, operators, supervisors, and equipment.

What you'll do:

• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and BOMs to support electrical installations and upgrades.
• Develop knowledge of electrical terminology, instrumentation, and industrial electrical systems.
• Assist with the installation, wiring, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, including panels, circuits, motors, and equipment on hoists and overhead cranes.
• Assist with drawing and/or editing electrical wiring diagrams to maintain the "As-Built" status of equipment.
• Follow local, provincial, and federal electrical codes, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues and faults in motor control circuits, relays, contactors, sensors, VFDs, and related components.
• Participate in factory running tests once the electrical installation is complete and assist with debugging issues that arise during testing.
• Follow strict safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures, to ensure a safe work environment.
• Work closely with experienced electricians, contractors, engineers, and other team members to complete projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Perform electrical testing and verify circuit continuity in wiring, equipment, and fixtures under appropriate supervision.
• Assist with programming, modifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting VFD-controlled equipment.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks, including drilling, punching holes, grinding, cutting, tack welding, fastening, bolting, and bending and shaping structural steel as required.
• Perform assigned duties with precision and attention to detail.
• Follow instructions provided by the Lead Hand and/or Plant Manager.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area.
• Work effectively with the Lead Hand and other team members.
• Wear appropriate safety gear in the performance of duties.
• Perform other shop duties when required.
• Participate in service jobs with service team technicians when required.
• Be available to work overtime when required.