Electrical Apprentices
Job No:
141300
Location:
Fort St. John, BC
- A fantastic opportunity to apply and expand your electrical skills!
- Join an experienced, growing team!
- Receive a competitive hourly wage of $20.90 - $38 with overtime pay and other attractive benefits!
About CDN Controls Ltd.
CDN Controls Ltd. is a fully integrated provider of instrumentation, electrical, automation, communication, combustion and emissions services throughout Western Canada. CDN Controls has been providing the oil and gas industry with the high-quality services needed for business operations since 2010. Our professionalism and expertise in the field have made us the standout company in the industry!
For more information, please visit our website by clicking here.
About the Opportunity
CDN Controls Ltd. currently has an exciting opportunity for multiple Electrical Apprentices (1st year through 4th year) to join our team in Fort St. John, B.C. on a full-time basis. Successful candidates will primarily be working on projects located near Fort St. John, with the possibility of working on other projects located throughout Northern B.C. and Northern Alberta. Project shifts will consist of 12 hour days (8 hours regular & 4 hours OT on weekdays, 12 hours OT on weekends).
Reporting to the Project Manager and working under the direction and supervision of a Journeyman Electrician or Site Superintendent, you will assist with ongoing maintenance, installations, and repairs. This may include: assisting with pulling and installing cables, and assisting with the wiring and installation of cable trays, conduit, junction boxes, and panels. You will be using various tools and equipment, including hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, knives and hacksaws, and power tools such as drills and testing equipment.
Your essential duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Adhering to all company Environmental, Heath, and Safety policies and procedures set out by the HSE Department Manager
- Assisting with the maintenance, replacement and installation of equipment
- Working on a variety of maintenance and construction projects in the oil and gas industry
- Assisting with cutting, threading, bending, assembling and installing conduits and other conductors and fittings
- Assisting in interpreting drawings to better help execute electrical installation and troubleshooting in the oil and gas industry
- Testing electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, voltage, and resistance
- Assisting with the installation of batteries, solar panels, voltage regulators, EMT and PVC piping systems, failsafe control wiring, etc.
- Understanding safety legislation, regulations and industry policies in the trades, and practicing safe work procedures
More About You
In order to qualify for this role, you need to be indentured in an accredited apprenticeship program, and be able to identify your year of accreditation. In addition, you need a valid Class 5 Drivers’ license, preferably with a clean drivers abstract, and the following safety tickets:
- First Aid (Level C with AED)
- CSO (Common Safety Orientation)
- Aerial Work Platform (up to 80 feet)
- Fall Protection – certified by an authorized provider
- CSTS (construction Safety Training Systems)
- ESTS (Electrical Safety Training Systems)
- H2S Alive
- WHMIS & TDG (To be provided internally)
Training and/or recertifications may be provided for select safety tickets if needed. In addition, client specific orientations may also be required. Candidates who are motivated, eager to learn, and able to take initiative are strongly encouraged to apply. Contractors are also welcome to apply.
Please note: A drug and alcohol test will be required prior to employment. The ability to follow all Covid protocols, along with the ability to work in various weather conditions and from heights, is also required.
In addition: As per our client site access requirements, the disclosure of vaccine reports may be required, but vaccines will not be mandatory for access. For all non-vaccinated employees, rapid antigen testing may be required for some of our client sites access requirements.
About the Benefits
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive hourly wage of $20.90-$38 based on skills, experience and year level (see below), along with:
- Wages: J.Man $38.00, 4th year $32.30, 3rd year $28.50, 2nd year 24.70, 1st year $20.90
- A retention bonus of $2 per hour on all hours worked between October 1st - December 17th, 2021
- Health & dental benefits after 3 months
- Camp accommodations with private bathrooms
- Overtime pay
- 6% vacation pay starting immediately
- RRSP after 3 months
- Transportation to and from job sites from Fort St. John
- The opportunity to join a supportive team environment
Please note: We also have an employee referral bonus program for anyone who refers or is referred by a current CDN Employee. The bonus is $500 to the new hire and the current CDN employee who referred the candidate, and it is paid out upon the completion of 6 months of employment for the New Hire.
If this opportunity excites you, then you might just be our next Electrical Apprentice - Apply Now!