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3rd or 4th Year Apprentice Electrician

  • Fort McMurray, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 17, 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 apprentice will diagnose, repair, and certify various industrial tools and equipment including pumps, motors, and welding machines. They will also perform maintenance and calibration on in-house equipment while supporting experienced technicians.

Job details

MFM Limited Partnership is looking for an individual to join our team as a 3rd or 4th Year Electrician Apprentice (Tool Repair Technician) in Fort McMurray, AB. We are offering a $500.00 employee referral bonus for this position. Please refer to competition ID# MG-2026-004 As a 3rd or 4th Year Electrician Apprentice (Tool Repair Technician), you will support and learn from experienced Tool Repair Technicians in repairing, inspection, and certifications for both heavy duty and light duty industrial tools and equipment. Schedule: 4 days on 3 days off working 10 hours per day shift rotation Work Location: Mainly based at the MFM Tools facility in Fort McMurray. Work locations may change occasionally due to operational requirements (potential for site-based work) Overtime Eligibility: Some overtime may be required on occasion. Duties & Responsibilities: Inspect & diagnose failures on various components such as: Pumps, Motors, Welding machines, Power Units, control circuits, automated cutting systems etc. Disassembly/inspection/repair of electrical tools, Perform certification testing and documentation of welding machines and related equipment Maintain, calibrate and repair in house equipment as required. Small tool repair as assigned Skills & Experience: Demonstrated commitment to working safely Comfortable working with hydraulic pressure up to 10,000psi Comfortable working with voltage ranges 16-600 vac and 12-600 vdc (welding machines) Will be seen as an asset. Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work in team environment and independently Maintain clean/organized work environment Requirements: 3rd or 4th Year Electrician Apprentice Certificate Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License is mandatory Eligible to work at all the Oil Sand sites in Fort McMurray Mechanically inclined Valid Common Safety Orientation (CSO) certification Able to successfully obtain clearance of Pre-access Alcohol & Drug Screening test Benefits & Incentives: Competitive wage Schedule offers work/life balance Career growth and development opportunities Immediate Group Benefits coverage (including Extended Health coverage, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Disability, Critical Illness) Participation in Group Retirement Savings Plan with company matching up to 5%. About Mikisew Group Since 1991, Mikisew Group has been a leading oilsands partner specializing in site services, maintenance, logistics and construction. We foster the responsible development of our land’s resources while powering sustainable economic progress in our communities and beyond. Mikisew Group has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The Best Managed program award winners are among the best in class of Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues more than $25 million, demonstrating leadership in the areas of strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and financials to achieve sustainable growth.

What you’ll do

The apprentice will diagnose, repair, and certify various industrial tools and equipment including pumps, motors, and welding machines. They will also perform maintenance and calibration on in-house equipment while supporting experienced technicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a 3rd or 4th Year Electrician Apprentice Certificate and a valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License. Applicants must also possess a valid Common Safety Orientation (CSO) certification and be eligible to work at Oil Sand sites.

Benefits

  • Employee referral bonus
  • Extended health coverage
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Long term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and disability
  • Critical illness
  • Group retirement savings plan

Listed skills

  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • written communication · Preferred
  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic pressure maintenance
  • Welding machine repair
  • Tool inspection
  • Certification testing
  • Calibration
  • Control circuits
  • Automated cutting systems
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Teamwork
  • Safety compliance
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Disassembler
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Voltage
  • National Apprenticeship Certificate
  • Industrial Tools

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Apprentice Electrician
  • Electronics Repair Technician
  • Electronics Engineering Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

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