Journeyperson Electrician

About Rising Edge Group

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specializing in high‑voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems that communities and industries rely on.

Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values – Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence – we foster a people‑focused culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always comes first.

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the role of Journeyperson Electrician is to perform maintenance, upgrade, and installation of equipment in 13.8 kV to 500 kV substations. The role requires reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints and electrical code specifications, planning layout and illustration of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications, inspecting electrical systems, components and equipment to identify defects and ensure compliance with codes.

This senior role includes performance evaluation, coaching, mentoring and training of Electrical Apprentices.

• Installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of different electrical systems, faulty equipment and apparatus including transformers, circuit breakers, switches, switchgears, instrument transformers, relays and other related equipment (500 kV, 240 kV, 144 kV, 69 kV, 25 kV, 13.8 kV)
• Installation of structural steel, installation of buried utilities
• Operation of construction equipment such as skid steer, mini hoe, manlifts, and zoom booms
• Comply with Rising Edge Technologies Ltd.'s Health and Safety Manual and industry safety regulations
• Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring and training to Electrical Apprentices in understanding, identifying and resolving technical issues. Assist Electrician Apprentices with the day‑to‑day activities involved with substation construction including working in a safe and quality manner.
• Responsible for inspection and testing of high‑voltage electrical equipment installed in a substation. Ensure test and maintenance reports are maintained and completed at all times
• Lead installation and facilitate planning of ground grids, assembly of power system equipment, cabling and wiring
• Ensure all electrical work complies with Technical Safety BC requirements, applicable permits and inspections, and company standards
• Adhere to Rising Edge Technologies Ltd.'s safety policies and safe work procedures and be familiar with the potential hazards of working near energized equipment

• This position supports projects throughout British Columbia and will require travel within the province.
• This position is designated as safety‑sensitive making employment contingent upon the successful completion of pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.

• Schedule rotations range from 4 days on / 3 days off or 8 days on / 6 days off, etc.
• Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.).
• Overtime compensation will be provided in accordance with the British Columbia Employment Standards Act and/or applicable project agreements.
• Out‑of‑town work includes either all‑inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent).
• A reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this role is $47.43 – $55.53 CAD at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within the range is determined based on job‑related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.

• Valid and recognized Journeyperson Electrician Certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as an Electrician with at least 2 years of experience working in substations.
• PSSP/WPP, Cat 5 or equivalent training and certifications considered an asset.
• Experience in BC Hydro or…