Electrician Apprentices

Position: 309-A Electrician Apprentices
Note:

We are not currently hiring. We will keep resumes on file and review them during hiring periods.

Kraun has teams in Niagara, Hamilton & Kitchener-Waterloo. Please indicate your preferred location.

As a 309-A Electrician Apprentice, you will work under a licensed electrician's supervision, installing and repairing complex electrical wiring, power distribution and lighting systems, working from technical blueprints. You will work on projects predominantly within the commercial sector, which can include the construction or renovations of mid-rise & high-rise apartment buildings, restaurants, retirement homes, schools, condominiums, etc.

This hands-on position requires a confident individual with strong technical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and a dedication to excellence. You must be able to learn quickly and retain knowledge, asking good questions that help you become more skilled and keep you safe.

At Kraun Electric, we drive for results, take pride in our professionalism, and value the people on our team. We are good at what we do, and who we work alongside each day is critically important. We aim to provide a work environment where individuals feel safe, know they matter, and can grow professionally.

To learn more about our company and explore our portfolio of some of our projects, please visit our website at

Role and Responsibilities

Always represent Kraun with professionalism and consistently demonstrate SPARK values

Install wiring, conduits, raceways, cables, light fixtures, switches, receptacles, smoke detectors, brackets, boxes and other electrical components

Install & energize equipment related to power distribution, such as panels, circuits, transformers, relays, etc.

Install/connect mechanical systems, fire alarms, nurse calls, emergency lighting and generators, etc.

Install according to project documentation such as specifications, contracts and written scopes of work

Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations

Test continuity of circuits to ensure safety and correct installation

Adhere to safety protocols, guidelines and best practices to minimize and eliminate the risk of accidents and ensure a safe working environment or oneself and others

Maintain and ensure the proper functioning of tools and equipment, ensuring Company-provided tools are organized and stored securely to maximize efficiency and minimize loss/theft

Monitor material quantities and order through appropriate channels

Supervise & train others as required

Complete tasks and assignments within the set measurables/goals

Comply with all company policies and comply with ESA, including no performing electrical work outside of Kraun Electric

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

309-A Electrician (Construction & Maintenance) Apprenticeship Contract in Good Standing with Skilled Trades Ontario

Ontario G License in Good Standing - must provide a clean 3-year Drivers' Abstract

Must pass a background screening, which includes reference checks and the provision of a clean criminal reference check

Preferred Skills

Experience as an electrician apprentice in new & existing industrial, commercial and/or institutional sectors

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and best practices

Excellent critical thinking and solution-oriented

Able to work well on a team

Able to work within a schedule-driven environment, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines

Able to speak English

Well-organized & reliable

Able to read electrical drawings, specifications and related equipment instruction manuals

Working Environment & Physical Demands
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