industrial electrician
Posted on June 10, 2026 by Employer details PaperWorks
Job details
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Work site environment: At heights. Confined spaces. Dusty. Hot. Work setting: Urban area. Tasks: Install electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other electrical components. Maintain industrial instrumentation and related devices . Replace or repair electrical components. Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance. Instruct apprentices. Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors. Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems. Interpret electrical code specifications. Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records. Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Industrial Electrician Red Seal Certificate. Specialization or experience: Green economy sector. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Large workload. Own tools/equipment: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Accurate. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Night. Day. Weekend. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Night shift premium. Pension plan. Other benefits: Other benefits. Travel insurance. Wellness program.- Location Kitchener, ONN2E 2C4
- Work location On site
- Salary$40.52 to $43.19HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 84 hours bi-weekly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3597499
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Dusty
- Hot
Work setting
- Urban area
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Install electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
- Maintain industrial instrumentation and related devices
- Replace or repair electrical components
- Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
- Instruct apprentices
- Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
- Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
- Interpret electrical code specifications
- Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Industrial Electrician Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization
Specialization or experience
- Green economy sector
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Large workload
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Night shift premium
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Other benefits
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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