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Journeyman Electrician

The Journeyman Electrician will read technical drawings to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in industrial and commercial settings. They are also responsible for mentoring apprentices and ensuring all work meets safety and code standards.

  • On-site
  • Saint John, NB
  • Posted Aug 26, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

FCC Electrical is an open shop, multi-trade, specialty contractor serving Atlantic Canada. Kennebec Construction Services Limited’s three main operating divisions include: Construction Management, Electrical Contracting and Communication Cabling. At FCC Electrical, we’re not a standard electrical contractor — our work sets us apart. Our teams take on some of the most interesting industrial and commercial projects in the region, including DND specialized projects, petroleum facilities, solar installations, sawmills, steel mills, wastewater and water treatment plants, mining operations, and more. If you want a career where no two days are the same, this is it. We are currently accepting applications from Journeyman Electricians interested in joining our established Fredericton based team. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU’LL DO * Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams, electrical code, and project specifications. * Mentor and work alongside Electrical Apprentices—sharing your trade knowledge and supporting their growth. * Lay out and install PVC, EMT, and galvanized steel conduit systems. * Troubleshoot existing systems and plan new branch circuitry. * Install, replace, and repair distribution equipment and electrical controls including switchboards, panelboards, and disconnect switches. * Diagnose electrical issues using appropriate testing devices. * Repair or replace equipment, wiring, or fixtures. * Safely operate electrical hand and power tools. * Contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where everyone supports each other. EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS * Red Seal or Journeyman Electrician Certificate. * Experience in commercial and industrial environments. * Valid driver's license. * Willingness to travel within the province and occasionally outside the region (travel compensation provided). * Ability to bend, climb, squat, reach, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs. * Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. WORK SCHEDULE Our electrical project teams typically work a 4-day week — 10-hour days, Monday to Thursday — giving you long weekends most weeks. Fridays, weekends, evenings, and out-of-town travel may be required depending on project needs (all travel fully compensated). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Kennebec Construction Services Limited offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance and RRSP options. If you want to be part of a team that treats each other like family and tackles some of the coolest electrical projects in Atlantic Canada — we want to hear from you. About OSCO The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

What you’ll do

The Journeyman Electrician will read technical drawings to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems in industrial and commercial settings. They are also responsible for mentoring apprentices and ensuring all work meets safety and code standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Red Seal or Journeyman Electrician Certificate and possess experience in commercial or industrial environments. A valid driver's license and the physical ability to perform manual labor are required.

Benefits

• Health coverage • Dental coverage • Life insurance • RRSP options • Travel compensation

Other relevant skills

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  • Electrical installation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Blueprint reading
  • Circuit diagram interpretation
  • Conduit bending
  • Electrical maintenance
  • Mentoring
  • Safety compliance
  • Power tool operation
  • Distribution equipment repair
  • Electrical controls
  • Testing devices
  • Solar Energy Systems Installation
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Electrical Diagnostics And Repairs
  • Electrical Metallic Tubing
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Construction
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Circuit Diagrams
  • Electronic Circuits
  • Communication
  • Construction Management
  • Electrical Codes
  • Wastewater
  • Operations
  • Polyvinyl Chloride
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Water Treatment
  • Team Oriented
  • Network Switches
  • Drawing Interpretation

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Journeyman Electrician
  • Electrician
  • Building and Related Electricians
  • Electricians

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
5+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week