Electricians - Fergus, Ontario
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Journeyperson Electricians Required - Valard Construction (Fergus, ON)
The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) is currently recruiting Journeyperson Electricians for work with Valard Construction in Fergus, Ontario.
Work conditions and compensation are among the most competitive in the Canadian construction industry.
Project Details
Location: Fergus, Ontario
Start Date: June 26 or 29, 2026
Duration: 3+ months
Compensation
Total Wage Package: $74.64/hour
Breakdown
Base Wage: $58.58 Vacation & Stat Pay: $5.86 Health & Welfare: $3.75 RRSP Contribution: $6.00
Please Note: There is no Living Out Allowance (LOA) and no travel allowance associated with this project.
Schedule
Monday to Friday 11-hour shifts Hours worked beyond 40 per week are optional but strongly encouraged
Scope of Work
Site cleanup and maintenance Ground grid installation Underground PVC conduit installation Cable pulling (small and large cable) Cable terminations Equipment setting and installation Fence and equipment grounding Substation installation as required
Requirements
Candidates must:
Hold a valid Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician certification Speak and understand English Be prepared to work outdoors Supply their own tools in accordance with the collective agreement Arrive on site with: Safety boots High-visibility vest and/or long-sleeve high-visibility shirt (FR clothing is not required at this time)
Mandatory Pre-Employment Training
In Accordance With The CUSW/Valard Construction Collective Agreement All Referrals Must Provide Proof Of Completion Of The Following Training Prior To Arriving On Site
Valard New Hire Orientation Canada WHMIS MOL Worker or Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness Training
Important: Candidates must have completed all required training and possess all required tools before reporting to site.
Not the right fit? Search for Electricians jobs in Fergus, Ontario, Canada
About Canadian Union of Skilled Workers
The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) is a community of blended skilled knowledge workers, employers and other partners, leading in an era of social and economic change. Together we are:
- Improving the working conditions and living standards of our members, retirees of the union and all citizens of our country.
- Entering into collective agreements with employers respecting terms and conditions of employment.
- Building, maintaining, and protecting democratic unions and employers.
- Encouraging progressive legislation to assist the members, retirees of the union and all citizens of our country.
- Working to maintain Canada as a free and democratic country.
Our guiding values are:
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Fairness
- Equality
- Respectful treatment
- Family consideration
- Common sense
- Decisions benefitting the members
- Decisions promoting the workers
- Involvement (including stakeholders)
- Democratic process
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Electricians - Fergus, Ontario
Top Benefits
About the role
Journeyperson Electricians Required - Valard Construction (Fergus, ON)
The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) is currently recruiting Journeyperson Electricians for work with Valard Construction in Fergus, Ontario.
Work conditions and compensation are among the most competitive in the Canadian construction industry.
Project Details
Location: Fergus, Ontario
Start Date: June 26 or 29, 2026
Duration: 3+ months
Compensation
Total Wage Package: $74.64/hour
Breakdown
Base Wage: $58.58 Vacation & Stat Pay: $5.86 Health & Welfare: $3.75 RRSP Contribution: $6.00
Please Note: There is no Living Out Allowance (LOA) and no travel allowance associated with this project.
Schedule
Monday to Friday 11-hour shifts Hours worked beyond 40 per week are optional but strongly encouraged
Scope of Work
Site cleanup and maintenance Ground grid installation Underground PVC conduit installation Cable pulling (small and large cable) Cable terminations Equipment setting and installation Fence and equipment grounding Substation installation as required
Requirements
Candidates must:
Hold a valid Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician certification Speak and understand English Be prepared to work outdoors Supply their own tools in accordance with the collective agreement Arrive on site with: Safety boots High-visibility vest and/or long-sleeve high-visibility shirt (FR clothing is not required at this time)
Mandatory Pre-Employment Training
In Accordance With The CUSW/Valard Construction Collective Agreement All Referrals Must Provide Proof Of Completion Of The Following Training Prior To Arriving On Site
Valard New Hire Orientation Canada WHMIS MOL Worker or Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness Training
Important: Candidates must have completed all required training and possess all required tools before reporting to site.
Not the right fit? Search for Electricians jobs in Fergus, Ontario, Canada
About Canadian Union of Skilled Workers
The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) is a community of blended skilled knowledge workers, employers and other partners, leading in an era of social and economic change. Together we are:
- Improving the working conditions and living standards of our members, retirees of the union and all citizens of our country.
- Entering into collective agreements with employers respecting terms and conditions of employment.
- Building, maintaining, and protecting democratic unions and employers.
- Encouraging progressive legislation to assist the members, retirees of the union and all citizens of our country.
- Working to maintain Canada as a free and democratic country.
Our guiding values are:
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Fairness
- Equality
- Respectful treatment
- Family consideration
- Common sense
- Decisions benefitting the members
- Decisions promoting the workers
- Involvement (including stakeholders)
- Democratic process