Industrial / Commercial Electricians - Journeypersons & Apprentices

About Us

Community Electric Ltd. (CEL) is a Western-Canada Electrical & Instrumentation Contractor with branches from BC to Manitoba. CEL specializes in Electrical Construction in Industrial, Process, Agricultural, and Commercial industries, including Preventive Maintenance and Service.

We are currently looking for electricians (Apprentices & Journeypersons) for industrial projects and service maintenance work located throughout Alberta. The ideal candidates will have experience in an industrial or commercial background and possess strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.

What's in it for You:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package (Life, Health, Dental, Vision).
• Full-time job and OT,
• Company matching pension plan,
• An active safety program,
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth'
• A collaborative and safety-focused work environment, and
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the health and safety of our teams across Canada.
• When travel is needed, we offer Camp benefits, with competitive LOA.
• 10 days in 4 days out.

Position Overview

Project tasks could include but are not limited to working outdoors in all weather elements, working from heights, physical labour, underground installations (trenching), pulling/strapping cable, cable terminations, installation of cable trays, motor control centers, PLC terminations, motor terminations and controls, Lighting/Distribution/Fire Alarm installations. Experience with Ridgid Conduit will be considered an asset.

Project is near Red Deer, but there may be opportunities in the Calgary area and Camrose.

The opportunities are a better fit for Alberta residents willing to travel.

Journeyperson's Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Leading 1-4 people on the jobsite
• Complete daily reports with accurate descriptions of work and material used
• Understand and complete all safety paperwork for daily tasks.
• Participating in safety meetings, toolbox meetings and ensuring training certificates (including client orientation) are kept up to date with the safety department
• Work with Project Managers and Site Foreman to make a construction schedule and material list
• Read and understand prints and schematics, and Red-Line prints for an As-Built set for customer.
• Understand and complete QAQC documents
• Understanding legal roles and responsibilities, taking Training locally
• Must be responsible for materials, tools, and appropriate paperwork.
• Can work and coordinate with other trades, general contractors, owners, and engineers.
• Perform work safely and comply with provincial, company and site-specific safety rules and regulations.

Ideal Journeypersons would possess the following:

• An Electrical Journeyperson or Red Seal certificate
• Experience in an industrial construction background
• Self-motivated and can motivate others to maintain schedules and production
• Ability to plan work, take directions and work well with others
• Possess good organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills with an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Applicants with valid fall protection, aerial platform and first aid certificates are preferred.
• Willingness to travel to out-of-town projects, have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Apprentice Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Taking direction and assisting Journeyperson or more senior Apprentices as directed by the foreman or supervisor.
• Understand and complete all safety paperwork for daily tasks.
• Complete customer safety paperwork if required.
• Complete Short Term Interval Plan with PM.
• Make accurate material lists for upcoming tasks.
• Achieving daily goals for the team.
• Attend safety meetings, toolbox meetings and ensure training certificates (including client orientation) are kept up to date with the safety department.

Apprentice candidates would possess the following:

• Indentured in an Electrical Trades program for 2nd year or higher.
• Experience in an industrial or commercial background
• Self-motivated and can motivate others to maintain schedules and production
• Ability to take directions and work well with others
• Possess good organizational and communication skills
• Applicants with valid fall protection, aerial platform and first aid certificates are preferred.
• Willingness to travel to out-of-town projects, and a valid driver's license are an asset.

Wage will be relative to training and experience.

We appreciate your interest to become part of our team. All submissions will be reviewed, and only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$46.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• If applicable, what is your current level in the Electrical Apprenticeship program? (ie. Journeyperson, Level 4, Level 3, Level 2, or Level 1)
• Will you be able to reliably commute to Red Deer, AB for this job? (not relocate)

Experience:

• Industrial construction: 1 year (preferred)
• Electrical: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers Licence (required)
• Electrical Journeyperson Certification or Apprentice Number (required)

Work Location: In person