Electrician​/Apprentice Electrician

The High Prairie School Division

The High Prairie School Division's Maintenance Department serves 12 schools in 7 communities.

This position is under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities.

Learning Support Centre - High Prairie

Journeyman Electrician is responsible for the class of work involving the application of
Standard Electrical trade practices to the installation, renovation, maintenance, and repair of
all electrical systems, fixtures, appliances, and equipment in accordance with Canadian
Electrical Code C.S.A. Standard C22.1 and related Government Standards. The application
of standard air conditioning practices for: modification, renovating, maintenance and repair
of air conditioning equipment, components, ductwork, piping and general systems;
installation, modifications, renovations, maintenance & repair of warm air heating,
ventilating exhaust, & collection systems, components, ductwork & equipment; installing,
modifying, renovation, maintaining, replacing and repairing of DDC electric and electronic
controls in accordance with Canadian and Provincial Heating Codes and Regulations;
performance of preventive maintenance duties; other related duties as required.

• Minimum grade 12 education.
• Completion or currently enrolled in an approved Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
• Possession of, or currently working toward, a valid Journeyman’s Electrician Certificate.
• Possession of, or currently working toward, a current valid Alberta Master Electrician’s Certificate.
• Courses and/or certification in controls and/or instrumentation.
• Additional experience in venting and dust collection systems desirable.
• Minimum of five years of experience after completion of apprenticeship, preferably
  in maintenance in an institutional, commercial setting would be an asset.
• Additional experience in controls, electronics, clock, and sound systems preferred,
  but not essential.

• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
• Driver's Abstract
• Cover Letter and Resume
• Three professional references
• The successful candidate must produce an ORIGINAL , acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check at time of the interview. Criminal Record Check must include a Vulnerable Sector Check.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a high-volume environment with minimal supervision
• Have problem-solving, multi-tasking and time management skills
• Strong ability to adapt and manage change with frequent interruptions
• Be a team player

The High Prairie School Division
Facilities Department

Applications may be emailed to

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.