2nd - 4th Year Electrical Apprentice

Fox Creek, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$27–$39 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The apprentice will assist in installing, testing, and repairing electrical systems and manufacturing equipment under the guidance of journeymen. They are responsible for interpreting technical drawings and ensuring all work complies with safety programs and electrical codes.

Job details

* Flexible availability required — project work may require working multiple consecutive days. * Long workdays: Minimum 10-hour shifts when assigned to a project. * Ability to commit to varying schedules based on project requirements. * Local staff from Whitecourt and Fox Creek are preferred. * Crew house accommodation is available for non-local staff. * Must be reliable, adaptable, and willing to work extended hours when required. Job Brief: The 2nd-4th Year Electrical Apprentice field technician will work with and learn from Journeyman Electricians and other apprentices. The Apprentice will be shown practical skills and learn to test, calibrate, install, repair, and inspect manufacturing equipment and monitoring devices. Duties & Responsibilities: * Reads and interprets electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications. * Pulls wire through conduits, holes, and splice, join, and connect wire to form circuits. * Assists with installing, replacing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems/equipment. * Tests circuits to ensure integrity and safety. * Participates/complies with company safety programs & company policies. * Provides on-call support as required. * Other duties as required. Required Skills/Qualifications: * 1st Year Electrical Apprentice Experience/Schooling completed. * Standard First Aid/CPR with AED; H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS. * Experience in oil and gas industry is an asset. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (required for safety-sensitive roles). * Completion of a criminal background check, with results assessed based on relevance to the position. * Verification of a clean driving record, as defined by Control Tech’s standards (e.g., no major violations, no more than 3 infractions in the past 5 years).

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have completed at least one year of electrical apprenticeship schooling and hold relevant safety certifications like H2S Alive and First Aid. A clean driving record and the ability to pass drug and alcohol testing are mandatory for this safety-sensitive role.