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Electricians install, alter, repair and maintain electrical systems designed to provide heat, light, power, control, signal or fire alarms for all types of buildings, structures and premises.
In general, but not limited to, electricians:
read and interpret electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings, specifications, and applicable codes to determine wiring layouts,
cut, thread, bend, assemble and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings,
pull wire through conduits and holes in walls and floors,
position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels and fuse enclosures,
install, replace, maintain and repair electrical systems and related electrical equipment,
install data cabling,
splice, join and connect wire to form circuits,
test circuits to ensure integrity and safety,
install and maintain fibre optic systems and,
install, replace, maintain and repair electrical generation sources and related equipment, and
may specialize in renewable energy (eg. wind/solar).
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 1st Period Apprentice
- 2nd Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- First Aid Certificate
- WHMIS Certificate
- Confined Space Entry Training
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
- Construction Electrician Red Seal Endorsment
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Residential
- Industrial
- Commercial
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Maintenance
- Construction
Work Site Environment
- Confined spaces
- Outdoors
- At heights