Job DescriptionJourneyman Electrician Wanted! Exciting Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Build Your Career!
Join a Growing Electrical Contractor | Competitive Wages | Commercial, Residential & Light Industrial Work | Leadership Opportunity | Out-of-Town Work Available
VoltSEQ Electrical is a growing electrical contractor based in Cranbrook, BC. We work on a mix of commercial, residential, service, and light industrial projects, and we’re looking for a motivated Journeyman Electrician to join our team.
If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy solving problems, can work independently, and are comfortable leading apprentices on site, this opportunity could be a great fit for you.
We are looking for someone who wants more than just a job. The right candidate will be part of helping build a strong electrical company with organized systems, professional standards, and room to grow.
About Us
VoltSEQ Electrical provides residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical services throughout the East Kootenay region and surrounding areas.
Our company is built on a foundation of integrity, transparency, quality workmanship, and kindness. As our business continues to grow, we have a steady pipeline of projects ranging from commercial construction and tenant improvements to residential service work, panel upgrades, generator installations, renovations, rough-ins, finishing, troubleshooting, and electrical maintenance.
We take pride in doing things properly, communicating clearly with our clients, and maintaining a professional standard on every job.
Position Summary
We are looking for a reliable and skilled Journeyman Electrician who can complete electrical work safely, efficiently, and to code.
The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Technical Safety BC requirements, and VoltSEQ Electrical company standards.
This role requires someone who can work independently, lead small crews when required, communicate professionally with customers and coworkers, and complete jobs efficiently while maintaining a clean and safe worksite.
This position may include out-of-town work depending on project requirements. The successful candidate must be willing to travel when required and represent VoltSEQ Electrical professionally while working on local and regional job sites.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Journeyman Electrician will be responsible for:
- Installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems in residential, commercial, service, and light industrial settings
- Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, layouts, and electrical plans
- Completing service calls, renovations, tenant improvements, panel upgrades, generator installations, lighting upgrades, and general electrical work
- Installing conduit, cable, panels, breakers, disconnects, transformers, lighting, receptacles, controls, and other electrical equipment
- Ensuring all work meets the Canadian Electrical Code, Technical Safety BC requirements, and company standards
- Leading and mentoring apprentices when required
- Communicating clearly with customers, supervisors, suppliers, and other trades
- Documenting work completed, materials used, site conditions, deficiencies, and required follow-up
- Taking photos and providing job notes as required
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe worksite
- Following company procedures for material lists, purchase orders, time tracking, and job documentation
- Identifying change order work before proceeding with anything outside the approved scope
- Maintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicles in a professional manner
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- A Red Seal Journeyman Electrician
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable leading apprentices and checking their work
- Strong in troubleshooting and problem solving
- Professional when dealing with customers, coworkers, suppliers, and other trades
- Comfortable reading drawings, prints, and specifications
- Willing and able to work out of town when required
- Committed to safe work practices
- Able to follow company systems for time tracking, documentation, material lists, and job notes
- Focused on quality workmanship and doing the job properly the first time
Required Qualifications
- Red Seal Journeyman Electrician certification
- Valid driver’s licence
- Strong knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues efficiently
- Ability to read drawings, prints, and specifications
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable using mobile apps for time tracking, job notes, photos, and documentation
- Willing and able to work out of town when required
- Commitment to safe work practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with commercial tenant improvements
- Experience with service upgrades, panel changes, and generator installations
- Experience with conduit bending and EMT installation
- Experience mentoring apprentices
- Industrial, controls, or troubleshooting experience is an asset
- Experience using Jobber, CompanyCam, or similar field documentation software is an asset
Performance Expectations
The successful candidate will be expected to follow VoltSEQ Electrical’s systems and meet measurable performance standards, including:
- Accurate daily time tracking
- Clear job notes and photo documentation
- Material tracking and proper use of purchase orders
- Safe work practices
- Clean, code-compliant workmanship
- Professional communication with customers and coworkers
- Change order awareness before completing extra work
- Efficient job completion
- Proper leadership and direction for apprentices
- Daily progress updates when working out of town
We are looking for someone who can not only complete electrical work, but also help keep jobs organized, apprentices productive, and customers confident in the work being completed.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages based on experience
- Steady local and regional work
- A variety of commercial, residential, service, and light industrial projects
- Opportunity to lead jobs and mentor apprentices
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to grow with the company
- Professional systems for scheduling, documentation, and project tracking
- Out-of-town work opportunities when available
- A company that values quality workmanship, clear communication, and doing things right
Physical Requirements
This position may require the ability to:
- Lift tools, materials, and equipment as required
- Work on ladders, lifts, roofs, crawlspaces, mechanical rooms, and construction sites
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Stand, bend, kneel, and work overhead for extended periods
- Travel for out-of-town projects when required
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a motivated Journeyman Electrician who takes pride in quality work, communicates well, shows up prepared, and can be trusted to represent the company professionally on site.
We are looking for someone who can think ahead, solve problems, support apprentices, and help keep projects organized from start to finish. The right person will be comfortable working both locally and out of town when required.
Pay: $32.57-$45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
