Construction and maintenance electrician

Watson Electrical ( Kanata, ON) is currently looking for a skilled Construction and maintenance electrician. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. Position status: Permanent employment or Full time. Shift timings include: Day, , 08:00 to 17:00.

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 keep maintenance reports and documentation.
• 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 instruct apprentices.
• The candidate must install power generation, stand-by power generation, and power conditioning systems.
• The candidate must supervise other workers.
• The candidate must ground and bond electrical equipment, systems, and structures including swimming pools and hot tubs.
• The candidate must estimate costs and materials.
• 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.
• The candidate must commission systems and components.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a Registered Apprenticeship certificate.

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 will be required to work in confined spaces.
• 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 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 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.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate must have basic security clearance.
• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a driving record check (abstract).
• The candidate must be able to pass a drug test.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.

How to apply

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

By email

chris@watsonelectrical.ca

• Cover letter