Lineman apprentice Jobs in High River, AB

Job Title: Apprentice Electrician

Job Description

This role offers hands-on experience supporting electrical upgrades in water and wastewater treatment facilities in a light‑industrial setting near south Calgary. You will work alongside experienced tradespeople to install and upgrade electrical systems, including conduit, cable tray, wiring, and minor instrumentation, while gaining valuable industrial or commercial experience toward your apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical upgrades in water and wastewater treatment facilities in a light‑industrial environment.
• Bend and install conduit in accordance with project specifications and safety standards.
• Install and secure cable tray systems to support electrical wiring and equipment.
• Pull, route, and terminate electrical wire as directed by journeypersons.
• Assist with minor electrical instrumentation and controls installation under supervision.
• Apply knowledge from industrial or commercial experience to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
• Use aerial work platforms (AWP) and fall protection equipment when required, following all safety procedures.
• Follow site safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to plan daily tasks and ensure work is completed within project timelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring tools and materials are stored and handled properly.
• Be open to learning and developing skills that can lead to future service work responsibilities and wage progression.

Essential Skills

• Registered 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year apprentice electrician status.
• Industrial or commercial electrical work experience in a field setting.
• Hands-on experience installing and bending conduit.
• Experience installing cable tray systems.
• Experience pulling and routing electrical wire.
• Ability to perform minor electrical instrumentation installation under supervision.
• Familiarity with working in light‑industrial environments such as wastewater, water treatment, or similar facilities.
• Ability to work safely at heights using fall protection and aerial work platforms (AWP), where required.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and willingness to follow all site safety procedures.
• Ability to work 10‑hour shifts, four days per week, and perform overtime when required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with instrumentation and controls work is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in water treatment or wastewater facilities is an advantage.
• Experience working in oil field or similar industrial environments is beneficial.
• Training or certification in aerial work platforms (AWP) is an asset.
• Training or certification in fall protection is an asset.
• Interest in developing skills for future service work, with potential for increased responsibilities and wages over time.

Why Work Here?

You will join a smaller, supportive company that values employee flexibility and long‑term growth. The role offers a minimum three‑month assignment with the opportunity to transition into a long‑term position. You benefit from competitive compensation, RRSP matching at 2%, and access to a comprehensive benefits program. The environment encourages skill development, with clear pathways into service work and the potential for wage increases as your responsibilities grow.

Work Environment

The position is based in light‑industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities located in the Alderside area, south of Calgary past Okotoks. You will work Monday to Thursday, four days per week, on 10‑hour shifts, with overtime paid after 40 hours per week. The work involves industrial‑style tasks such as installing conduit, cable tray, and instrumentation in active treatment facilities, often requiring the use of aerial work platforms and fall protection equipment. The setting is hands‑on and field‑based, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and adherence to industrial work practices and procedures. Appropriate workwear and personal protective equipment are required to meet industrial site safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Aldersyde, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $43.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aldersyde,AB.

À propos d'Aerotek:

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

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

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.