Trades

Overview

Merit Ontario is a construction association supporting small to large construction companies with workforce needs across Ontario. Our member, Go Power Group is an electrical company servicing Ottawa, ON, looking for a skilled 309A Electrical Apprentice to work in commercial locations.

• Installation of emt, rigid steel, aluminum and pvc conduit systems, bending, terminating, installing on concrete, racking and other surfaces along with associated boxes, panel boards and switch gear for power, communications, security, fire alarm and other like systems.
• Installation of wires and cables inside of conduit systems as well as fastening cables to various surfaces.
• Installation of various types of power outlets and receptacles, lighting fixtures and lighting control equipment.
• Building of racking systems and mounting assemblies for electrical systems and equipment.
• Termination of wiring in distribution and branch circuits in panel boards, control assemblies, splitters, transformers, rectifiers and like equipment.
• Use of PPE that is universal as well as specialized to the electrical trade.
• Use of equipment to aid in carrying out the work such as power driven lifts, carts, ladders, forklifts, pallet jacks and like equipment.
• Positive workmanship carried out in a secure manner with attention to efficiency, cleanliness and cooperation with the team.

• Salary: $21-$25/hr
• Education:
  
  Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• College Diploma (not required, but an asset)
• Completion of a pre-apprenticeship program (not required but an asset)
• WHMIS
• Working at Heights
• 4 Step Worker Awareness
• Own vehicle
• Valid G class driver's license with a clean record
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Disclaimer:
Although Merit Ontario employs artificial intelligence enabled tools to conduct initial application screening based on job-related criteria, decisions about who progresses in the hiring process are always made by people. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.