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Electrical Apprentice

  • Calgary, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 14, 2026
  • 1 position

$25–$40 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Electrical Apprentice will assist a Journeyperson in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in an industrial environment. Responsibilities include interpreting electrical drawings, pulling wire, and testing circuits to ensure safety and integrity.

Job details

Why Control Tech? At Control Tech, our goal is to empower our people to deliver high quality solutions to our clients. We offer a competitive perks/benefits package and place value on our employees! Some of the benefits you can expect are: * Competitive pay * Comprehensive Premium Benefit Package - Medical, Dental/Vision, Life and AD&D - Extended Health Services * Training & Education: Fostering ongoing growth and development of our employees. * Employee & Family Assistance Programs * And so much more; come see for yourself! Project Location: Wood Buffalo/Fort McMurray Project Duration: July 2026 through May 2027 Shift: 14 Days On / 7 Days Off Rotation - Consistent Schedule with extended time off between rotations Travel: Flights provided from Edmonton or Calgary Accommodations: Meals and lodging Provided via Camp setting Potential for future employment opportunities upon project completion Job Brief: Control Tech is seeking Electrical Apprentices to join our team. This position involves construction of industrial projects in a fast-paced, safety driven environment. Ideal candidates are safety & quality focused, and experienced working collaboratively within a team setting. Duties & Responsibilities: * With guidance of a Journeyperson, learn to read and interpret electrical drawings & 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. * Other duties as required. Required Skills/Qualifications: * Must be an indentured Electrical Apprentice. * Standard First Aid/CPR with AED; H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS. * Experience in oil and gas industry is an asset with priority given to those with prior construction experience. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. * Providing a current driver’s abstract and valid photo ID. Self-Management Behaviors (expected of all employees in the Control Tech family): * Self-Awareness: Recognizes impact on others, knows strengths and limitations, sense of self-worth and confidence. * Self-Control: Disruptive emotions and impulses are in check, maintains consistency with core values. * Maintains Motivation: Strives to learn, to improve and to be successful. * Listening and Speaking Respectfully: Listens generously - clarifies meaning and intent, speaks straight and respectfully. * Collaborator: Works effectively on teams with a wide variety of people, resolves conflict directly and productively, contributes to the success of others.

What you’ll do

The Electrical Apprentice will assist a Journeyperson in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in an industrial environment. Responsibilities include interpreting electrical drawings, pulling wire, and testing circuits to ensure safety and integrity.

Requirements

Candidates must be indentured Electrical Apprentices with valid certifications including Standard First Aid/CPR, H2S Alive, CSO, and CSTS. Prior experience in the oil and gas or construction industry is considered an asset.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Extended health services
  • Training and education
  • Employee and family assistance programs

Listed skills

  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Electrical drawing interpretation
  • Electrical code compliance
  • Wire pulling
  • Circuit splicing
  • Electrical system maintenance
  • Circuit testing
  • Safety compliance
  • Industrial construction
  • Team collaboration
  • Circuit Testing
  • Self-Control
  • Self-Awareness
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Automated External Defibrillator
  • Management
  • Electrical Codes
  • Electrical Systems
  • Oil and Gas
  • Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Electrical Apprentice
  • Electrician's Assistant
  • Building and Related Electricians
  • Helpers--Electricians

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