Electrical Apprentice

**Electrical Apprentice**

**Location: Remote throughout Ontario**

The mandate of the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) is to provide engineering and technical advisory services to all Unaffiliated First Nations and Tribal Councils in Ontario. The OFNTSC requires the services of an Electrical Apprentice to learn under the direction of the Industrial Maintenance Electrician and assist the OFNTSC HUB Services team. This position work will require 90% of the time-traveling/working in First Nation communities within Ontario and 10% time in-home/remote office.

**Responsibilities**:

- Learning from the master electrician and completing all assigned duties.
- Assist a journeyman electrician and follow instructions
- Come prepared to a worksite, carry and deliver any materials needed
- Use measuring equipment and hand tools to perform work
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety in the workplace and job site
- Install conduit and wire
- Building and wiring of electrical control panels
- Identifying, analyzing, troubleshooting, and assisting with repairs of equipment and electrical faults.
- Interpreting blueprints and schematics.
- Updating work logs, client accounts, and handling other administrative duties.
- Ordering replacement parts and equipment as needed.
- Completing electrical installations and carrying out various maintenance duties.
- Working irregular hours and overtime when required.
- Communicating with clients in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
- Collaborating with construction workers, plumbers, and OFNTSC staff.
- Determination to learn and grow
- Maintain relationships and partnerships with the various First Nation communities, stakeholders and federal and provincial agencies.
- Understand the procedures and protocols in dealing with First Nation communities, government bureaucracies and agencies.
- Effectively manage work time to prioritize and take the initiative.
- Traveling out to various public and private spaces to assist the Industrial Maintenance Electrician.
- Assist with audits and inspections, respond to findings, participate in inspections and make recommendations to assigned facilities.
- Utilize Microsoft Office database functions, maintenance programs, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.

**Qualifications**:

- High School Diploma/ College Diploma or Certificate
- Sensitivity to the unique needs of First Nations peoples.
- A relevant license and certification.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Maintain schooling requirements
- Practical experience working with systems and equipment.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- A willingness to learn and work overtime when required.
- Extensive travel required through the province of Ontario.
- Reliable and insured vehicle and valid Province of Ontario driver’s license.

*Priority will be given to Indigenous applicants*

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- In efforts to promote the safety, security, and well-being of staff members, communities, and people we come into contact with, the OFNTSC Human Resources department will be giving preference to applicants who have proof of two full doses of a Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination._

Please mark the upload as **“ElectricalApprentice”** and upload your cover letter and resume with the attachment labeled as **[LastName_FirstNameElectricalApprentice]**

We thank all applicants; however, only those receiving an interview will be contacted.