Electrician

Fort McMurray, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

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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 electrician will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment while performing preventive and corrective maintenance. They will also collaborate with the Bird Environmental Technician team and ensure all work complies with safety standards and electrical codes.

Job details

WE ARE SEEKING A JOURNEYPERSON ELECTRICIAN! The Opportunity: McKay Métis Contracting is seeking an experienced Journeyperson Electrician. THE ROLE: The successful candidate will bring strong technical skills in diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems while providing ongoing support to the BET team. ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and components. * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure reliability and safety. * Collaborate with the Bird Environmental Technician (BET) team to support operations and resolve electrical issues. * Work with specialized systems, including Scully equipment, ensuring safe and compliant operation. * Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals. * Document maintenance activities and recommend system improvements. * Ensure all work complies with electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies. REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES: * Journeyperson Electrician certification required. * Red Seal Endorsement is an asset or currently working towards completion. * Mechanically inclined regarding small diesel engines * Proven experience diagnosing and troubleshooting complex electrical issues * Proficiency in English, both verbally and written * Pre-employment testing will be required. * CSTS’20, BSO, CSO or equivalent * Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds, and physically able to perform all duties * Must be ﬂexible and work eﬀectively in a fast-paced environment * Must be dependable and reliable SCHEDULE: * The shift for this position is 10 days, followed by 5 days off rotation working 12-hour days. SALARY: * Competitive compensation package. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are eligible will be contacted. ABOUT US: Fort McKay Métis Contracting is part of the Fort McKay Metis Group Ltd (MMG). MMG is the business arm of the Fort McKay Métis Nation (FMMN), a proud part of the community and seeking to embody their stakeholders’ vision and values in all that they do. Aﬃliates and partners specialize in services such as civil construction, security, rig moving, site amenities, industrial solutions, crane services, transportation, speciality and commodity, chemicals and more. Proﬁts generated by our business are reinvested in the community including the Fort McKay beautiﬁcation program, community parks, aﬀordable housing, post-secondary scholarships for community members, and ongoing investment in local infrastructure. Want to know more about us? Visit: https://www.mckaymetisgroup.com/ [https://www.mckaymetisgroup.com/]

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Journeyperson Electrician certification and possess experience in troubleshooting complex electrical issues. Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and proficiency in English are required for this role.