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Electrician Apprentice Part Time Jobs in Alberta

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How much do electrician apprentice part time jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for electrician apprentice part time in Alberta is $19.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an electrician apprentice part time?

An Electrician Apprentice Part Time is an entry-level worker who assists licensed electricians while learning the trade, but works fewer hours than a full-time apprentice. They gain hands-on experience by helping with installations, repairs, and maintenance of electrical systems under supervision. Part-time apprenticeships are ideal for those balancing other commitments, like school, or seeking to gradually enter the electrical field. Apprentices typically attend classroom instruction and on-the-job training, eventually working toward becoming a licensed electrician.

What does an electrician apprentice part time do?

An electrician apprentice with a part-time schedule works 35 or fewer hours each week. In this position, you receive training from an experienced electrician, usually a journeyman who already completed an apprenticeship. As a part-time electrician apprentice, you learn essential job duties like how to install and repair electrical systems, test and troubleshoot those systems, read blueprints, and maintain an electrical system’s current condition. Your responsibilities may also include traveling to different job sites with your trainer, learning to work with various tools and diagnostic equipment, and undergoing training on proper safety practices. Apprenticeship jobs often lead to journeyman electrician positions after several months to one year of successful training.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an electrician apprentice part time?

To thrive as a part-time Electrician Apprentice, you need a basic understanding of electrical systems, strong mathematical skills, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with tools like multimeters, conduit benders, and wiring diagrams, as well as enrollment in or completion of an apprenticeship program, is often required. Dependability, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are important soft skills for success in this role. These abilities ensure safety, accurate work, and effective collaboration with experienced electricians on diverse job sites.

What types of hands-on tasks can I expect to perform as an electrician apprentice part time?

As a part-time electrician apprentice, you'll assist journeyman or master electricians with a variety of tasks, such as pulling wire, installing electrical boxes, and mounting fixtures. You may also be responsible for maintaining tools, preparing work areas, and learning to read basic blueprints or schematics. This role provides valuable on-the-job training, allowing you to gradually take on more complex assignments as your skills grow. Expect to work in both residential and commercial settings, often as part of a small team, with a strong emphasis on safety and attention to detail.

What is the difference between Electrician Apprentice Part Time vs Electrician Trainee Part Time?

AspectElectrician Apprentice Part TimeElectrician Trainee Part Time
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma or equivalent; may need state-specific certificationsUsually similar requirements, often in early training stages
Work EnvironmentOn-site electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs, often alongside licensed electriciansSimilar work settings, focusing on learning and assisting in electrical tasks
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in construction, maintenance, and industrial sectorsOften used interchangeably in training programs and entry-level roles

Both roles involve hands-on electrical work and require foundational knowledge. The main difference lies in terminology and specific program structures, but both serve as entry points for aspiring electricians working part-time while gaining experience.

What job categories do people searching Electrician Apprentice Part Time jobs in Alberta look for?

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What cities in Alberta are hiring for Electrician Apprentice Part Time jobs?

Cities in Alberta with the most Electrician Apprentice Part Time job openings:

Infographic showing various Electrician Apprentice Part Time job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,332 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

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Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. 

That’s something we’re truly proud of, Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Horizon North is now Dexterra Partnership.

Job Description

WHAT'S THE JOB?
Electrician, reporting to the Lead Hand, you will be responsible for electrical related tasks involving the construction and renovation of relocatable modular structures. This position installs, repairs, and maintains, all components on camps, generators, and distribution buildings.  This is a Grande Prairie shop-based position with a possibility of some field work as required.

This position is safety sensitive and will require drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

The Electrician performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Installs electrical circuits and all types of electrical equipment and appliances including grounding leads, lighting fixtures, life safety systems, and other circuits as needed.
  • Mounts motors, transformers and light fixtures into position and complete circuits according to drawings and specs.
  •  Weekly test run of emergency diesel generator in coordination with building operators.
  •  Inspects lighting system, emergency power system, fire alarm, security alarm, door systems, HVAC system, medical equipment, patient’s electrical devices, etc.
  • Replaces and/or repairs faulty components including switches, sockets, ballasts, light bulbs/tubes, and other simple elements of electrical systems.
  • Implement scheduled preventive maintenance program for power equipment such as transformers, breakers, disconnects, capacitor banks, and switchgears, as well as HVAC equipment and devices such as motors, VFDs, controls and sensors, medical gas system, alarm systems, communication system.
  • Conducts thermography and subsequent reports with Operations Coordinator’s on electrical systems, distribution, and transformers.
  • Facilitates any necessary inspections including TSSA and ESA.
  • Analyses electrical drawings, specifications, and instructions to troubleshoot, repair, replace and install components of normal and emergency power systems (up to 600V).
  • Other relevant duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Must be a registered Journeyman or Apprentice.
  • Current 3-year driver abstract required
  • 5 years electrical work experience in construction settings.
  • Working and practical knowledge of the applications of electrical techniques and methods.
  • Able to operate all hand and power tools required to perform tasks specific to trade.
  • Ability to draw appropriate sketches to communicate details to team members, and others.
  • Perform heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and lifting heavy objects weighing up to 45 lbs.
  • Requires manual dexterity of both hands and feet to perform activities such as lifting overhead, twisting and bending while lifting, climbing ladders and stairs while wearing protective equipment, and including repetitive arm motion below, at, and above shoulder level.

Additional Information

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
  • Award winning safety culture.
  • Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
  • Employee Referral Program.
  • We are growing!
  • Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026!

Working Conditions

Dexterra Partnership is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

Note, we are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.
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