Merit OpenShop Contractors Association of Ontario manages a group sponsor which is funded by the Government of Ontario. We have employers looking to hire!

Our employer is looking to hire apprentices in the Electrician-Construction and Maintenance (309A) trade, for their team in Waterloo, ON . Candidates must be driven, focused, and prepared to follow instructions given by their assigned Journeyperson. Willingness to relocate is an asset.

To be successful as an electrician apprentice, you should demonstrate good time management and customer service skills. Outstanding candidates are highly analytical, observant and have sound knowledge of safety protocols.

Job Type: Full-time Apprenticeship

Salary: $20.86/hr

Benefits: To be determined by the employer

Education:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• College Diploma (not required, but an asset)
• Completion of a pre-apprenticeship program (not required but an asset)

Required Certification/Licenses:

• WHMIS
• Working at Heights
• Workers Health & Safety
• Valid G class driver's license with a clean record

Responsibilities:

• Learning from a licensed electrician and completing all assigned duties.
• Identifying, analyzing, troubleshooting, and assisting with repairs of equipment and electrical faults.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, repairs, maintains, connects and/or tests electrical systems
• Plans installations from blueprints, sketches, and specifications, and installs all electrical and electronic devices
• Systematically diagnoses faults in electrical and electronic components, as required
• Measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles, and installs conduits and other electrical conductor raceways
• Splices and terminates electrical conductors
• Tests electrical and electronic equipment to ensure that they are functioning properly
• Traveling out to various public and private spaces to assist the master electrician.
• Interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Updating work logs, client accounts, and handling other administrative duties.
• Ordering replacement parts and equipment as needed.
• Working irregular hours and overtime when required.
• Communicating with clients in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
• Collaborating with construction workers, plumbers, and other crew members.

We thank all applicants, but only those who qualify will be contacted.