Master Electrician

Calgary Alberta

Position Summary

REAL-R is seeking aMaster Electricianto provide technical leadership permit responsibility and field oversight for the installation verification inspection and maintenance of fire alarm and life safety electrical systems.

This role ensures all work complies with theAlberta Safety Codes Act Canadian Electrical Code Alberta Building Code and Alberta Fire Code with a strong focus on safety compliance and quality workmanship.

About the Company

We support a leading fire and life safety services provider specializing in fire alarm systems emergency lighting suppression systems and code-mandated inspections across Alberta.

Our clients includecommercial industrial institutional and multi-residential facilities and we are committed to safety reliability and high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the designatedMaster Electrician holding responsibility for electrical permits and code compliance
• Oversee installation alteration and maintenance of fire alarm systems and life safety electrical systems
• Supervise and support journeypersons and apprentices ensuring safe and compliant field execution
• Interpret and apply theCanadian Electrical Code Alberta Building Code and Alberta Fire Code
• Install inspect troubleshoot and verify fire alarm systems and related low-voltage life safety circuits
• Perform or overseefire alarm system programming testing commissioning and verification
• Conduct inspection testing and maintenance (ITM) of fire alarm and emergency systems
• Review electrical drawings specifications and engineered documents for code compliance
• Complete accurate documentation including permits test reports and electronic work orders
• Provide technical guidance mentorship and on-site leadership to field teams
• Coordinate with clients contractors engineers inspectors and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Participate in safety meetings hazard assessments and incident investigations
• Stay current with updates to electrical and fire safety codes and industry standards

Required Qualifications

• ValidAlberta Master Electrician certification(Safety Codes Council)
• Alberta Journeyperson Electrician (Red Seal or equivalent)
• Minimum10 years of post-journeyperson experience
• Strong experience with fire alarm and life safety electrical systems
• In-depth knowledge ofCEC Alberta Building Code and Alberta Fire Code
• Valid Class 5 Alberta drivers licence with clean driving record
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications
• Experience supervising apprentices or field teams

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of dedicated fire alarm system experience (testing verification troubleshooting programming)
• CFAA certification or manufacturer-specific training
• Experience with emergency lighting exit signage and suppression systems
• Experience in healthcare high-rise or industrial environments
• Basic computer skills (MS Office reporting tools PDF systems)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting skills for fire alarm panels and life safety systems
• Knowledge of safe electrical practices including LOTO and arc flash safety
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple permits and projects
• Excellent communication skills with clients inspectors and internal teams
• Leadership mindset focused on mentoring and safety culture

Working Conditions

• Field-based role across Alberta
• Work in commercial industrial institutional and multi-residential environments
• Physical work including standing climbing ladders working at heights and lifting up to 5070 lbs
• Occasional evenings weekends and on-call rotations as required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary or hourly rate based on experience
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Tools and PPE provided per company policy
• Long-term opportunity in a specialized and high-demand field

Why Join Us

Join a highly skilled team where your expertise directly supports life safety systems that protect people and property every day. You will have the opportunity to lead mentor and work on critical systems across Alberta.