Apprentice Electrician – Suite Rough-in & Finishing
Wage: $21/hr ~ $33.6/hr + 10% Vacation & Holiday Pay
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Apprentice for Suite Rough-in & Finishing on multi-unit residential suite projects. In this role, you will manage electrical crews from initial layout through rough-in, device trim-out, fixture installation, testing, and final inspection.
- Assist the Journeyperson in roughing in residential suites according to unit layout sheets and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
- Layout and install device boxes, vapour barriers, and subpanel enclosures to proper heights and specifications.
- Pull branch circuit wiring (NMD90 in wood frame / AC90 in steel stud), strip cables, staple runs neatly, and make up junction and device boxes.
- Install finishing devices, including receptacles, switches, light fixtures, smoke detectors, and appliance connections during trim-out stages.
- Assist with basic continuity checks, circuit verification, and prompt correction of pre-inspection deficiency items.
- Help stage materials and maintain organized, debris-free work decks and suite work areas.
- Follow all company and general contractor safety procedures, wear required PPE, complete daily FLHAs, and actively participate in morning toolbox talks.
Qualifications
- Registered Electrical Apprentice with AIT
- Prior experience in residential or multi-family suite rough-in is a strong asset.
- Able to work safely and efficiently with basic electrical hand tools and cordless power tools.
- Basic understanding of residential wiring methods and ability to follow floor layout sheets.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and reliable transportation to job sites
Benefits & Compensation
- Vacation & Holiday Pay: 10% added on top of your hourly wage (6% vacation pay + 4% statutory holiday pay, paid out directly on every paycheque).
- Extended Health & Vision Care: Covers 80% of prescription drugs. Reimburses 100% of other eligible health expenses to specified limits. Provides $350 for vision care and $150 for prescription safety glasses. Includes coverage for registered paramedical practitioners such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists.
- Dental Care: Covers 80% for basic dental services and 50% for major services up to a $2,500 annual combined maximum per person. Includes 50% orthodontic coverage up to a $2,500 lifetime maximum.
- Life & AD&D Insurance: Features $50,000 in Employee Life Insurance. Includes $50,000 in Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage for 24-hour protection on or off the job.
- Dependent Coverage: Extends extended health and dental benefits to eligible spouses and dependent children. Includes Dependent Life Insurance of $10,000 for a spouse and $5,000 per dependent child.
- Income Protection (LTD): Long Term Disability coverage providing $3,500 per month in income protection if totally disabled.
- Virtual Health & Wellness: On-demand Telemedicine access across Canada and the US. Includes confidential counselling and work-life resources via the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Offers Novus Health Medical Second Opinion services.
- Emergency Travel Medical: Emergency medical coverage for unexpected injury or illness when travelling out-of-province or outside of Canada.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: $21.00-$33.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Residential construction: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- AIT Membership (required)
- Fall Protection (preferred)
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) (preferred)
Work Location: In person
