Location: Okanagan Falls, on-site
Join a Growing Team
Due to continued growth and increasing demand for our products, we are expanding our production team and are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrician. This is an exciting opportunity to join a stable, growing company where safety, quality, and teamwork are highly valued.
The Journey electrician is responsible for installing and terminating MV circuit breakers, current and voltage transformers, protection and control components and various control components.
What we do:
For over 30 years Unit Electric has been powering industry by providing custom electric power distribution solutions and innovative products for mining, oil and gas, commercial and industrial, transportation and renewable energy sectors.
What we offer
- Competitive wages, $38.47 per hour ( after probation increases to $39.14/hr).4% wage increase August 1st.
- Extended Health Benefits including Vision.
- Health Care Spending Account for Dental.
- Company matched Registered Pension Plan.
- Strong commitment to safety in the workplace.
Responsibilities
- Plan, install, assemble, and troubleshoot electrical power and control systems used in electrical distribution equipment, modular buildings, and power generation units.
- Work collaboratively with the production team, project managers and the engineering team.
- Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes and specifications.
- Diagnose, locate the cause of, and repair malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment to ensure compliance with codes and specifications.
- Mentoring and training apprentices.
Qualifications
- Personal tools of the trade and steel toed boots.
- Interprovincial Red Seal certification required.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Self motivated, team player with a positive attitude and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Superior working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code while following company specifications and standards to ensure the highest level of workmanship, while meeting productivity levels.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Unit Electric is committed to:
- Providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. A work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.
- Building and preserving a safe. respectable working environment for all its employees
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: $38.47-$39.14 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Penticton, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Where do you currently live?
Licence/Certification:
- work permit (required)
- Red Seal Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
