Introduction: This opportunity is part of an on-the-job training initiative, delivered in partnership with Manitoba Hydro, designed to support employment pathways for Indigenous Women.
Please submit resume’s to cambrose@aecon.com
Job Title: Electrician Apprentice
Key Responsibilities
- Installing cable tray and conduit and terminating cable.
- Locating and installing equipment, panels, sensors and other control components and devices.
- Fabricate control panels, wiring check-out.
- Responsible for laying out circuits, set up breaker panels and junction boxes, and install light fixtures and other electrical equipment.
- Layout and plan the installation.
- Quantify and order required material.
- Provide input relating to the resolution of any design or installation issue.
- Ensure all electrical installations follow applicable regulations and trade practices.
- Install, alter, repair and maintain a wide range of electrical equipment for safe, efficient and environmentally sound operation.
- Pull wire through conduits and cables through tray systems.
- Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits.
- Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems and remove and replace faulty components.
- Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels.
- Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, and if need be replacing or repair following proper installation guidelines.
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Mechanical ability, strength and manual dexterity.
- Capable of working at various heights.
- The ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time.
- Mechanical ability, strength and manual dexterity.
- The ability to solve math problems quickly and accurately.
- The ability to get along well with others on a work team.
- Must be willing to work in remote job locations and at various heights.
- Must have a strong understanding of safety procedures and policies on an industrial job site.
- Proficient communication and reading skills.
- Ability to do very precise work.
- Ability to distinguish colors to work with color-coded wiring.
Position Information
- Work Location: Pointe du Bois Substation
- Start Date : September 2025
- Starting Wage : $19.66/hr (level 1) – rates based on IBEW agreement
- Benefits provided
- Transport / accommodations can be arranged depending on distance from home to project site
