On-site Electrician Foreman

Merit for Jobs; Brockville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits

Employee Family Assistance Program

RRSP/DPSP matching

Job summary

Merit Ontario is seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman to lead crews, manage projects, and ensure work is completed safely, on time, and on budget. This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating electrical projects from start to finish, enforcing ESA standards, supervising labour and materials, and communicating with clients and trades.

Travel between job sites and on-call duties are included, with emphasis on safe, high-quality workmanship and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of on-site electrical experience.
• Licensed electrician (309A).
• Fire alarm certification may be required.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of electrical codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews and active job sites.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute electrical projects from start to finish.
• Ensure all work meets ESA standards and company expectations.
• Manage labour, materials, and daily site operations.
• Communicate with project coordinator, project manager, clients and other trades.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and reporting.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on-site.
• Troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing project needs.

Skills

Strong leadership

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Safety standards

Electrical codes knowledge

Education

7+ years on-site electrical experience

309A Construction & Maintenance Electrician License

Fire Alarm Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Merit Ontario is a construction association supporting small to large construction companies with workforce needs across Ontario. Our talent specialists provide recruitment services and customized solutions to find quality candidates.

About The Role

Our valued Member is looking for an experience Electrical Foreman to lead crews, manage projects, and ensure work is completed safely, on time, and on budget. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in delivering high quality work.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise field crews and active job sites
• Plan, coordinate, and execute electrical projects from start to finish
• Ensure all work meets ESA standards and company expectations
• Manage labour, materials, and daily site operations
• Communicate with project coordinator, project manager, clients and other trades
• Maintain accurate job documentation and reporting
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on-site
• Troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing project needs

What Success Looks Like:

• Projects completed on time and within budget
• Strong team leadership and positive crew performance
• High‑quality workmanship and professionalism
• Safe and complaint job sites

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of on‑site electrical experience
• 309A Construction & Maintenance Electrician License
• Fire Alarm Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Solid understanding of electrical codes and safety standards

What We Offer:

• Full‑time position with overtime opportunities
• Health & Dental benefits
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• RRSP/DPSP matching

Work Environment:

• Combination of indoor and outdoor job sites (residential, commercial, industrial)
• Physically active role (lifting, heights, confined spaces, must be able to lift up-to 50lbs)
• Travel between job sites required
• On‑call requirements

Disclaimer:

Although Merit Ontario employs artificial intelligence enabled tools to conduct initial application screening based on job‑related criteria, decisions about who progresses in the hiring process are always made by people. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.