Apprenticeship In Electrical Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician / 4th Year Apprentice Electrician – Residential Construction

Job Description

This role offers a hands-on opportunity for a Journeyman Electrician or 4th Year Apprentice Electrician to work primarily on new residential construction projects, including single-family homes and multi-family condominiums. You will focus on service entrance installations, rough-ins, and finishing work within wood-frame structures, using primarily PVC. The position is approximately 90% site-based and involves both independent work and collaboration with a residential construction team. The ideal candidate brings strong residential experience and a commitment to quality workmanship in new-home builds.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations for new residential construction projects, including single-family homes, new home builds, and multi-family condominium units.
• Carry out rough-in electrical work in wood-frame construction, including running wires, installing boxes, and preparing systems for final connections.
• Handle finishing work such as installing switches, lighting fixtures, receptacles, and other electrical devices in new homes.
• Interpret and follow electrical plans, drawings, and specifications to complete installations accurately and efficiently.
• Work primarily on in-city, year-round residential job sites, adapting to varying shift schedules as required.
• Collaborate with other trades and team members to coordinate work and maintain project timelines and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues encountered during installation and finishing phases on residential projects.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant electrical codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
• Drive to and from job sites using a Class 5 Driver’s License, maintaining a clean driving record and safe driving practices.
• Support the implementation and installation of wireless switching systems and hydronic (in-floor) heating systems where applicable.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area on site and follow all safety procedures and site rules.

Essential Skills

• Journeyman Electrician or 4th Year Apprentice Electrician status with proven residential construction experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team on active construction sites.
• Strong understanding of safe work practices and adherence to electrical codes and standards in residential applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with wireless switching systems, including experience with the specified wireless switch brand.
• Knowledge of hydronic (in-floor) heating systems and their integration with residential electrical installations.
• Willingness to adapt to varying shift lengths and schedules as required by project needs.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a 6-month contract-to-hire arrangement, providing stability and long-term career growth. You will enjoy year-round, in-city work, reducing the need for extensive travel and supporting a healthy work-life balance. The organization maintains a robust project pipeline extending into 2027–2028, giving you confidence in consistent, ongoing work.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily field-based on active residential construction sites within the city, with approximately 90% of time spent on site. You will work on wood-frame new-home builds and multi-family condominiums, using primarily PVC installations. Shifts vary and may include standard schedules such as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as well as 5-hour, 9-hour, or 10-hour workdays, depending on project needs. The role involves hands-on electrical installation, frequent use of personal tools and equipment, and coordination with other trades in a construction setting. Work is year-round, providing consistent activity in a dynamic, outdoor and indoor residential construction environment, with an expectation of appropriate construction-site attire and adherence to all safety protocols.

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

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/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.

This is a hybrid position in Edmonton,AB.

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: Aerotek.com | 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):
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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: Aerotek.com | 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.