construction electrician Verified

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Construction
• Service
• Repair
• Various locations
• Maintenance
• Commercial
• Installation
• Troubleshooting/diagnostic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Install underground wiring and cables
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Splice, join and connect wires
• Test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults
• Connect power to audio and visual equipment
• Install surface mount and/or overhead cables
• Install power generation, stand-by power generation and power conditioning systems
• Ground and bond electrical equipment, systems and structures including swimming pools and hot tubs
• Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Electrician Trade Certification
• Working at heights training
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Construction Electrician Red Seal Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional electrical devices
• Motors and controls

Area of specialization

• Emergency power system
• Fire alarm system
• Security and surveillance system
• Communications system
• Data processing and computers
• Lighting system
• Neon signs
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits