Position: Electrician & Field Technician (Canada Summer Jobs Program)
Company: Patio Heaters Edmonton
Type: Term Position - 8 weeks
Pay: $25 per hour
Description Summary: Patio Heaters Edmonton specializes in providing top-quality patio heating solutions to residential and commercial clients. The position of Electrician & Field Technician is a temporary term position supported through a grant from the Federal government's Canadian Summer Jobs program.
The Electrician & Field Technician will support day-to-day field operations, including heater installations, equipment handling, job-site preparation, and basic troubleshooting under the supervision of electricians and installers. This role suits students interested in trades, construction, electrical systems, and hands-on technical work.
Responsibilities:
- Assist electricians and installers on job sites by preparing materials, organizing tools, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.
- Support tasks such as measuring, labeling wires, carrying equipment, and documenting installations.
- Delivery and pickup of heaters, parts, and energy-management devices.
- Determine wiring layout for new or existing installations relating to patio heater equipment.
- Measure and position heater locations to achieve excellent symmetry and clean finished look.
- Install junction boxes, brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment and heaters on a variety of structures.
- Drill holes for wiring runs. Install conduit and teck cable.
- Pull wire through walls, floors, joists and conduit.
- Assemble and mount heaters.
- Commission and test heater equipment.
- Program timers on controllers.
- Orientate customer on use of heater operation and controllers.
- Ensure all electrical work complies with local building codes and safety standards.
- Diagnose electrical issues and recommend effective solutions.
- Collaborate with our team to plan and execute projects efficiently and professionally.
- Provide advice on electrical installations and safety precautions.
- Photograph job progress, site conditions, and final installations for documentation.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, PPE requirements, and company procedures.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in residential electrical work - must have worked under the direct supervision of a journeyperson or master electrician.
- Must have knowledge and experience in wiring and connecting electrical equipment.
- Must have own tools - basic electrical hand and power tools.
- A valid Alberta drivers license and own vehicle - daily driving to job sites is required.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must meet the criteria of the federal government' Canada Summer Jobs program. If you do not meet the criteria, please do not apply. For information see Government of Canada website for Canada Summer Jobs. A link is provided here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/youth.html
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Construction: 1 year (required)
- Hand tools: 1 year (required)
- Electrical: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Electrician Licence (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
