Apprentice electrician Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Title: Apprentice Electrician

Job Description

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice Electrician to gain hands-on experience on large-scale new construction projects, including work at a major data center and various commercial sites across the city. You will support installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in commercial and industrial environments while developing your technical skills under the guidance of experienced trades professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical installations on new construction projects, including a large data center and other commercial sites in the city.
• Support commercial construction work such as new builds, retrofits, and renovations in various facilities.
• Run and install conduit, including bending and installing conduit up to 4 inches as required by project specifications.
• Pull electrical wire and cable safely and efficiently according to drawings and standards.
• Assist with installation of electrical wiring, lighting systems, and associated equipment.
• Support the installation and maintenance of fire alarm systems as directed by advanced electricians.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints and drawings to understand routing for conduit, wiring, and equipment placement.
• Help with troubleshooting basic electrical issues under supervision and assist in repairs as needed.
• Follow all site safety procedures, including proper use of fall protection and adherence to WHMIS and CSTS requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and handle tools, materials, and equipment responsibly.
• Travel reliably to different project locations using your own vehicle as required by project needs.
• Collaborate with journeypersons and other apprentices to complete tasks on schedule and to quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Registered or actively pursuing status as an Apprentice Electrician.
• Experience in new construction electrical work, particularly in commercial environments.
• Hands-on experience with commercial construction projects, including new build commercial sites.
• Ability to bend conduit and run conduit up to 4 inches in diameter.
• Proficiency in pulling wire and installing electrical wiring and cable.
• Basic ability to read and follow blueprints and construction drawings.
• Understanding of lighting installation and basic electrical repair tasks.
• Valid WHMIS certification.
• Valid CSTS certification.
• Valid AWP (Aerial Work Platform) and Fall Pro certifications.
• Ability to work safely at heights and in active construction environments.
• Access to and ability to drive your own vehicle to various job sites.

Why Work Here?

You join a smaller electrical contractor with a strong reputation in the industry, where your performance can quickly translate into long-term opportunities. The role offers a minimum of three months of steady work with a clear path to ongoing employment for those who excel. You benefit from competitive pay structures and the chance to build substantial experience on high-profile commercial and data center projects. The company values reliability, skill development, and safety, creating an environment where motivated apprentices can grow their careers and gain exposure to a wide variety of electrical installations.

Work Environment

You work primarily on active construction sites, including a major data center in the northeast area and potentially additional commercial sites in the southwest part of the city. The standard schedule runs Monday to Friday from 7:00 . to 3:00 ., with overtime available after 44 hours in a week. Weekend work may be available, with premium pay rates on Saturdays and Sundays at the data center site. The environment is typical of commercial and industrial construction, requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to strict safety standards, including working at heights and using aerial work platforms. You regularly handle tools and materials related to conduit installation, wire pulling, lighting, and fire alarm systems, and you travel to different sites using your own vehicle as project needs change.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $42.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.