Journeyperson Electrician / 3rd or 4th Year Electrical Apprentice
Shel-Bar Electronic Industries Ltd.
Calgary, Alberta | Full-Time, Permanent | Travel Opportunities Across Canada
Shel-Bar Electronic Industries Ltd. is seeking an experienced Journeyperson Electrician or motivated 3rd or 4th Year Registered Electrical Apprentice to join our growing team.
We provide commercial electrical and integrated security solutions across Canada. Our work includes commercial buildings, municipalities, utilities, water and wastewater facilities, critical infrastructure, and other complex commercial environments.
Unlike a traditional electrical contractor, our electricians are involved in both commercial electrical work and integrated security projects. We are looking for electricians who take pride in their trade and are interested in either bringing existing low-voltage experience or developing new skills in integrated security technologies, including fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and related systems.
We're looking for professionals who take pride in quality workmanship, communicate effectively, pay attention to detail, and represent themselves and their employer with professionalism.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will perform commercial electrical installations, service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning while participating in integrated security projects as project requirements dictate.
Depending on project assignments, work may include commercial electrical installations together with the installation, testing, commissioning, and service of fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and supporting low-voltage infrastructure.
Previous experience with integrated security systems is considered an asset; however, electricians with a strong commercial electrical background, a willingness to learn, and an interest in expanding their technical skill set are encouraged to apply.
For candidates interested in travel, this position also offers opportunities to participate in projects throughout Canada while working on technically diverse installations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform commercial electrical installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and commissioning.
- Install conduit, cable tray, wire, devices, panels, and associated electrical infrastructure.
- Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and commission fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and supporting low-voltage systems as required.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, single-line diagrams, and construction documents.
- Complete preventative maintenance and service work.
- Maintain accurate daily journals, service reports, deficiency reports, commissioning documentation, and project records.
- Coordinate work with Project Managers, customers, subcontractors, and other trades.
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional installations.
- Follow Company Health & Safety requirements and client-specific safety procedures.
- Travel throughout Canada as required.
Required Qualifications
- Journeyperson Electrician or Registered 3rd or 4th Year Electrical Apprentice.
- Commercial electrical installation experience.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with, or a genuine interest in learning, integrated security systems including fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and supporting low-voltage infrastructure.
- Excellent English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills. This position requires the ability to accurately complete daily journals, service reports, commissioning documentation, deficiency reports, and other written project records while communicating professionally with customers, coworkers, and other trades.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Professional customer-service skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team.
- Willingness to travel throughout Canada.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
- Acceptable driver's abstract.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Experience That Will Set You Apart
Experience with any of the following is considered an asset:
Commercial Electrical
- Commercial electrical installations
- Electrical service and troubleshooting
- Conduit and raceway installation
- Reading electrical drawings and specifications
Integrated Security Systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Security alarm systems
- Access control systems
- CCTV / IP Video Surveillance
- Structured cabling
- Fibre optic cabling
- Low-voltage system installation, termination, testing, or commissioning
Technology
- IP networking fundamentals
- Linux operating systems
- Genetec Security Center
- Mircom systems
Certifications
- Aerial Work Platform (MEWP)
- Fall Protection
- WHMIS
- CSTS
- OSSA/BSO or equivalent safety training
What We're Looking For
We're looking for professionals—not just electricians.
Successful candidates demonstrate:
- Pride in producing clean, professional workmanship.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills.
- An interest in developing expertise in integrated security technologies.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- The ability to produce clear, organized, and accurate daily journals, service reports, commissioning documentation, and project records.
- Accountability for the quality of their work.
- Professional judgement when working independently.
- Respect for customers, coworkers, and project schedules.
- A willingness to continue learning and expanding their technical knowledge.
- A commitment to representing Shel-Bar professionally on every project.
Technical ability gets you hired. Professionalism, communication, accountability, attention to detail, and a willingness to continue learning are what distinguish exceptional members of our team.
Projects Across Canada
Shel-Bar completes projects throughout Canada, with a strong presence in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.
Our work includes commercial buildings, municipal facilities, utilities, water and wastewater facilities, critical infrastructure, and other commercial environments requiring commercial electrical and integrated security solutions.
Applicants should be prepared for regular travel and occasional overnight assignments as project requirements dictate.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages based on experience.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Extended Health & Dental Benefits.
- RRSP Matching Program.
- Ongoing technical and professional development.
- Opportunities to work on diverse commercial electrical and integrated security projects throughout Canada.
- Opportunities to develop expertise in fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and integrated security technologies.
- Travel opportunities with additional earning potential.
- A professional team that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
About Shel-Bar
Since 1972, Shel-Bar Electronic Industries Ltd. has delivered commercial electrical and integrated security solutions across Canada.
Our work includes commercial electrical systems, fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and integrated security technologies for municipalities, utilities, commercial facilities, industrial sites, and critical infrastructure.
Our reputation has been built on one simple standard:
Do It Right the First Time.
If you're an electrician who takes pride in quality workmanship, values clear communication, enjoys learning new technologies, and wants to build a long-term career with a growing Canadian company, we'd like to hear from you.
Pay: $42.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Language:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
