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Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)  (NOC 7241)
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Electricians in this unit group lay out, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of buildings and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

apprentice electrician, construction electrician, construction electrician apprentice, domestic and rural electrician, electrician.

Electricians in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
  • Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors
  • Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment
  • Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
  • Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits
  • Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair
  • Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems and remove and replace faulty components
  • Connect electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signalling devices and heating and cooling systems
  • Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Barrie, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, Orillia, Waterloo, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Collingwood, Innisfil, Midland, New Hamburg, New Tecumseth, Orangeville, Penetanguishene, Port McNicoll, Shelburne, Alliston, Ayr, Beeton, Buena Vista Park, Cardwell, Cookstown, Cumberland Beach, Elmira, Elmvale, Purple Hill, Rockcut, Rockwood, Starrview Acres, St. Jacobs, Tottenham

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Jobs for Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) in Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region

Job opportunities from Job Bank and contributing job sites are updated daily.

There are 13 job postings in Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region.

Table of job opportunities for your chosen occupation at the regional level.
Date Posted Job Title Employer Location Source
2013-05-23 Electrician Halliwell Consulting
  • Guelph
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2013-05-23 Electrician Halliwell Consulting
  • Guelph
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2013-05-22 Construction and maintenance electrician (Apprentice need not apply must be fully licensed) BRENNAN'S INC.
  • Orillia
Job Bank Job Bank
2013-05-14 Electrician (Licensed) Vespra Electric. Inc
  • Barrie
Job Bank Job Bank
2013-05-13 Electrician (Residential Service Electrician) Nu-Tek Electric
  • Barrie
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2013-05-07 Construction and maintenance electrician Trillium Interim Staffing
  • Cambridge
Job Bank Job Bank
2013-05-07 Apprentice electrician, construction (2nd and 3rd Year) Trillium Interim Staffing
  • Cambridge
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2013-05-07 electrician LINAMAR CORPORATION
  • Guelph
  • Kitchener
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2013-04-26 Apprentice electrician, construction (2nd and 3rd Year) Trillium Interim Staffing
  • Cambridge
Job Bank Job Bank
2013-04-26 Construction and maintenance electrician Trillium Interim Staffing
  • Cambridge
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2013-04-24 construction and maintenance electrician WESCAST INDUSTRIES INC.
  • Waterloo
  • Kitchener
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-04-23 construction and maintenance electrician ELBY PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT
  • Kitchener
Workopolis Workopolis
2013-04-02 electrician ELBY PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT
  • Guelph
  • Kitchener
Workopolis Workopolis

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