Electrician

Electricians handle the preparation, installation, maintenance and repairing of electrical wiring and related devices and equipment in buildings and other structures. Job Duties:

• Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
• Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors
• Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment
• Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
• Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits
• Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems and remove and replace faulty components
• Connect electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signalling devices and heating and cooling systems
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent experience in the trade.
• Trade certification for construction electricians is mandatory in most provinces.
• Experience is required.