Apprentice electrician Jobs in Levis, QC

Job Summary

The Signals and Communications Apprentice (S&C) is responsible for installing, repairing, testing, and maintaining various signals and communications systems and apparatuses, including railway signaling systems, wayside information systems, and highway grade crossing protection systems.

Working Conditions

• Must be available for shift work, including weekends and nights.
• Work is performed outdoors, sometimes in extreme weather conditions and on uneven terrain and surfaces.
• Regular exposure to dust, pollen, fumes, noise, and vibrations.
• Must meet medical fitness for duty requirements.
• Ability to grasp and work at heights and elevations.
• Able to perform repetitive physical activities.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 85 pounds occasionally.
• Must be available to work away from home in isolated locations.

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What We Offer

This position is a unionized position, as such pay and benefits are governed by the applicable Collective Agreement.

Paid Training :

Signals & Communications apprentices will spendan initial3 weeks receiving paid training at a CN Campus (Winnipeg, MB)and must pass their Electric Fundamentals test before returning to CN Campus for an additional 4x 2-week training weeks during their apprenticeship training program.

The training is primarily on health and safety rules, standard codes of practice, installation methods, testing and maintenance procedures, and equipment familiarization. Successful completion of the classroom training is mandatory to work as a Signal Maintainer. Once qualified, the role is subject to promotion as a Signals and Communications Maintainer and protect seniority as vacancies arise.

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