Apprentice Electrician - Afternoons

Job Title: Apprentice Electrician – Afternoon Shift

Job Description

This project-based role focuses on commercial and light industrial electrical work for a large data center in the Rocky View County / Calgary NE area. The position is suited to higher-level electrical apprentices or journeypersons with strong commercial or industrial experience who are comfortable working in active construction environments. You will work afternoon shifts with overtime and premium pay opportunities, contributing to installations, troubleshooting, and general electrical construction tasks on a high-profile project.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial and light industrial electrical installations, including wiring, equipment connections, cable pulling, distribution, lighting, and general construction tasks.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints and drawings to plan and execute work accurately.
• Install, run, and bend conduit and pipe, including working with cable trays and cable management systems in new construction environments.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Support and, where appropriate, help direct and coordinate crew activities to ensure efficient workflow and task completion.
• Follow safe work practices, site procedures, and safety instructions at all times to maintain a safe work environment.
• Communicate clearly in English with site supervisors, coworkers, and other trades for safety, coordination, and adherence to site instructions.
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of assigned tasks and meeting project timelines.
• Use elevated work platforms or aerial lifts as required, in accordance with applicable certifications and safety standards.
• Travel reliably to and from the job site in Calgary’s NE / Rocky View County area for scheduled afternoon shifts and required overtime.

Essential Skills

• Strong commercial or industrial electrical experience in active construction or industrial-style environments.
• Experience with electrical installations, troubleshooting, equipment connections, cable pulling, distribution, lighting, and general electrical construction tasks.
• Ability to run and bend conduit and pipe, including working with cable trays and cable management systems in new construction settings.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical blueprints and construction drawings.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
• Leadership capability or experience supporting and directing a crew on site.
• Strong English communication skills for safety, coordination, and following site instructions.
• Solid understanding of safe work practices, site procedures, and construction safety standards.
• Reliable transportation to the job site.
• Valid electrical apprenticeship registration (Apprentice 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year) or Journeyperson Electrician certification preferred.
• CSTS certification.
• WHMIS certification.
• Fall Protection certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Journeyperson Electrician status is preferred, with higher-level apprentices (2nd, 3rd, 4th year) strongly considered.
• Experience in commercial construction and new construction environments.
• Experience working on large commercial or industrial projects, including data centers, is an asset.
• Elevated Work Platform / Aerial Lift certification is considered an asset.
• Experience with low-voltage electrical work and running conduit in complex layouts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cable routing, cable trays, and organized cable management systems.
• Comfort working afternoon shifts with overtime as required.
• Ability to adapt to project-based work with potential for future premium shift opportunities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team with an excellent culture that values mentoring, skill development, and collaboration. The role offers competitive compensation with premium pay for afternoon and night shifts, as well as immediate opportunities to work on high-profile, large commercial and industrial projects. You can build your experience on complex data center work while benefiting from strong support, learning opportunities, and clear paths to future premium shift assignments.

Work Environment

This role is based on an afternoon shift schedule, typically from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM, with overtime required as project needs dictate. Work takes place on a large data center construction site in Rocky View County / Calgary’s NE, within an active commercial and light industrial environment. You will work with standard electrical construction tools and equipment, including conduit bending tools, cable trays, elevated work platforms, and aerial lifts, while following established site safety procedures. The environment is fast-paced and project-focused, requiring adherence to safety standards, use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and readiness to work both indoors and outdoors on a commercial/industrial construction site.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $50.40/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Balzac,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 l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. 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 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.

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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

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.