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Tacten is seeking Level 1 Rope Access Journeyperson Electricians to support our client site in Fort McMurray, AB.

 As a Rope Access Electrician, you will be a key member of our team responsible for executing high-altitude tasks with precision, efficiency, and safety.

Position Information: 

• Start date: September, 2026
• Site: Syncrude
• Shift: 14/14 or 7/7 rotation, 12-hour shifts
• IRATA Level 1 ticket required, or willingness to obtain
• Candidates must be local to Fort McMurray, AB or willing to relocate

• Perform electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in industrial environments using rope access techniques.
• Install and connect motors, transformers, control panels, wiring, and other electrical components in difficult-to-access areas.
• Conduct inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Diagnose electrical issues and replace faulty components while working at height or in restricted-access areas.
• Complete electrical terminations, testing, and commissioning in accordance with applicable codes and client requirements.
• Safely rig, transport, and use tools and equipment while working from rope systems.
• Follow all rope access, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and site-specific safety procedures.
• Work closely with other trades and site personnel to complete projects safely and efficiently.

• Red Seal or Alberta Journeyperson Electrician Required
• IRATA Level 1 ticket required, or willingness to obtain
• Industrial electrical and splicing experience required

• Resides locally to the Fort McMurray, AB

• CSTS/OSSA or OSSA BSO or OSSA CSO
• Ability to maintain positive working relations with clients
• Exceptional safety and quality awareness
• Ability to solve problems and manage time effectively
• Self-motivated and capable of working at a high technical and performance level

We appreciate your interest in a career at Tacten, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further information. Agency services are not required at this time.

The strength of Tacten lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international public held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive hours-based benefits program, Tacten offers extensive training, courses and progression opportunities. Working on a variety of projects across industries such as Oil and Gas, Civil, Construction and Engineering, we can ensure your career stays diverse, interesting, and safe!

Join our team at Tacten and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.

Build more than a career in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, build a lifestyle.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo offers trades professionals the opportunity to earn a strong living while enjoying a quality of life that’s hard to match anywhere else in Canada. With some of the country’s highest average household incomes, steady industrial growth, and long-term career opportunities across energy, construction, maintenance, infrastructure, and industrial services, skilled tradespeople can accelerate both their careers and earning potential.

Life here is about more than work. Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo combines big opportunity with a close-knit community feel. Residents enjoy access to world-class recreation facilities, extensive outdoor adventures, family-friendly neighborhoods, and year-round activities surrounded by Alberta’s stunning boreal landscape. Whether it’s hiking, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, hockey, camping, or spending time with family at one of Canada’s largest recreation centres, there’s always something to do outside of work. 

For trades talent looking for stability, opportunity, community, and adventure, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo offers a place where hard work is rewarded, and where life outside of work truly matters!

For 20 years, Tacten has been leaders of innovation in delivering an integrated industrial services model based on composite crews, multi-disciplined trades, certified IRATA personnel and customized access optimization programs to industry’s largest clients in the world’s harshest environments.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Tacten employs dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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