Apprentice construction electrician

Henderson Electrical Installations is situated in Fall River, NS and is hiring a Apprentice construction electrician to join the team. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. Position status: Permanent employment or Full time.

Job Description

• The candidate must install electrical controls and panel boxes.
• The candidate must replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes.
• The candidate must demonstrate professionalism in customer service.
• The candidate must install underground wiring and cables.
• The candidate must design and construct single-phase service for single or multimeter installations.
• The candidate must splice, join, and connect wires.
• The candidate must design and construct low voltage (30 to 750V) multiphase service for single or multimeter installations.
• The candidate must test and measure voltage, loads, and ground faults for integrity of circuits.
• The candidate must determine appropriate selection of materials and methods for hazardous locations.
• The candidate must troubleshoot and isolate faults.
• The candidate must connect power to audio and visual equipment.
• The candidate must install surface mount and/or overhead cables.
• The candidate must install power generation, stand-by power generation, and power conditioning systems.
• The candidate must ground and bond electrical equipment, systems, and structures including swimming pools and hot tubs.
• The candidate must renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures.
• The candidate must conduct preventive maintenance programs.
• The candidate must read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a Registered Apprenticeship certificate.
• The candidate must have 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a related field.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.
• The candidate must work in cold or refrigerated conditions.
• The candidate must be able to work in dusty conditions.
• The candidate must work in hot conditions.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in construction trades and crafts, including bricklaying, stonemasonry, carpentry, joinery, demolition, electrical work, painting and decorating, plumbing, scaffolding, steeple jacking, and wall and floor work.
• The candidate must focus on repair work, restoring damaged, deteriorated, or broken items to good condition.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
• The candidate should be involved in the maintenance, repair, and maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings.
• The candidate must work in a commercial setting that fosters a workforce of highly competent, respectful, mature, and accountable employees working toward a common goal.
• The candidate should work in an institution, the purposive action of individuals and organizations aimed at creating, maintaining, and disrupting institutions.
• The candidate must work in residential settings, performing tasks on one-, two-, and three-family dwellings.
• The candidate must work in the installation process to set up large-scale, mixed-media constructions, often designed for a specific location or time period.
• The candidate must work from a remote location, performing their duties from a site other than the employer’s central office while maintaining productivity and communication.
• The candidate must work in troubleshooting and diagnostics to identify, analyze, and resolve technical or operational issues, ensuring systems and equipment function efficiently.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must be bondable.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must be willing to travel.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

info@hendersonelectrical.ca

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?