309A Licensed Electrician

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Nov 1, 2026
1 position

$35–$42 / 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
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, including lighting, control and distribution equipment, generators, and related systems. Test and troubleshoot circuits, perform preventive maintenance, keep maintenance records, and collaborate with supervisors and other tradespeople.

Job details

Merit Ontario trains with the future in mind. Our experienced experts provide services in e-learning, customized training programs, state-of-the-art virtual reality training, and recruitment. We deliver supportive and innovative customized training solutions for small, medium, and large construction employers. In addition, we help Ontarians find jobs in construction with diverse companies. We are looking to hire a 309A Licensed Electrician, for one of our member companies that services Chesterville, ON. Responsibilities Reading and interpreting drawings and electrical code specifications Splicing and connecting wire to fixtures and components to form circuits Testing and troubleshooting circuits to ensure that systems operate safely Pulling wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors Communicating effectively as a member of a team with supervisors and other skilled tradespeople Working on a variety of different projects and tasks Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment. Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels. Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits. Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair. Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems and remove and replace faulty components. Connect electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signalling devices and heating and cooling systems! Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records. Ability to problem solve on the spot. Perform lighting maintenance. Generator repair and maintenance. QUALIFICATIONS: Strong knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code Must be willing to teach and train an electrical apprentice. mechanical experience with generators an asset but not required Excellent work ethic Self-motivated, positive attitude, resourceful and dependable Working at Heights Physically able to lift 50lbs throughout the day Work well with others Min of ‘G’ license with clean driver’s abstract COMPENSATION Wage $35-$42 depending on experience Full-time position Comprehensive benefit plan Vacation: 3 weeks Please note, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold a 309A electrician license, have strong knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code, and be willing to teach and train an electrical apprentice. They must have a clean driving abstract and at least a G-class driver's license, be able to lift 50 pounds throughout the day, and demonstrate a dependable work ethic; generator mechanical experience is an asset but not required.