Electrical Apprentice
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Job Location:
Thunder Bay - Canada
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 30
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Electrical Apprentice
The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) is a nonprofit organization that provides technical advisory services training and capacity development to First Nations communities in Ontario. By offering a wide range of specialized services and expertise OFNTSC helps to enhance the quality of life promote technical self-sufficiency and foster economic growth within these communities.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Electrical Apprentice to join our team at OFNTSC. Under the guidance of the HUB Manager the Electrical Apprentice will play a crucial role in assisting a journeyman electrician installing conduit and wire updating work logs and client accounts and performing other administrative duties. This position requires strong analytical and troubleshooting skills problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
These tasks must be executed in alignment with the culture and values of OFNTSC while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
- Learning from the journeyman electrician and completing all assigned duties.
- Assist a journeyman electrician and follow instructions
- Come prepared to a worksite carry and deliver any materials needed
- Use measuring equipment and hand tools to perform work
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety in the workplace and job site
- Install conduit and wire
- Install fixtures and devices for industrial applications and systems
- Building and wiring of electrical control panels
- Identifying analyzing troubleshooting and assisting with repairs of equipment and electrical faults.
- Interpreting blueprints and schematics.
- Updating work logs and client accounts and handling other administrative duties.
- Ordering replacement parts and equipment as needed.
- Completing electrical installations and carrying out various maintenance duties.
- Working irregular hours and overtime when required.
- Communicating with clients in a professional courteous manner at all times.
- Collaborating with construction workers plumbers and OFNTSC staff.
- Determination to learn and grow
- Maintain relationships and partnerships with the various First Nation communities stakeholders and federal and provincial agencies.
- Understand the procedures and protocols in dealing with First Nation communities government bureaucracies and agencies.
- Effectively manage work time to prioritize and take the initiative.
- Traveling out to various public and private spaces to assist the Industrial Maintenance Electrician.
- Assist with audits and inspections respond to findings participate in inspections and make recommendations to assigned facilities.
- Utilize Microsoft Office database functions maintenance programs and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/ College Diploma or Certificate
- Sensitivity to the unique needs of First Nations peoples.
- A relevant license and certification.
- Practical experience working with systems and equipment.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- A willingness to learn and work overtime when required.
Conditions:
- Maintain schooling requirements
- Practical experience working with systems and equipment.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- A willingness to learn and work overtime when required.
- Extensive travel required through the province of Ontario.
- Reliable and insured vehicle and a valid Class G Ontario drivers license.
*Preference will be given to qualified First Nations applicants for any employment opportunities following the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Come join our growing
organization!
Abi wiijiien ndo
wiiji-nakiindwin myaajiiging
Taskwatiatáhrhahs ne onkwentióhkwa
né:ne iotehiahróntie!
At OFNTSC we value diversity equity and inclusion and strive to create a safe respectful accordance with OFNTSCs Accessibility Policy the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act candidates may make a confidential request for accommodations during the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment and selection process please contact Human Resources at or by calling 1-.
If you are passionate about supporting First Nations communities and possess the necessary skills and qualifications please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position. Please upload your documents and label as LastNameFirstNameElectrical Apprentice.
We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Hand Tools
- Commercial Electrician Experience
- Construction Experience
- Electrical Experience
- EMT Experience
- NEC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Schematics
- Heavy Lifting
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
