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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.

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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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Education & Job Requirements for Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) in Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

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[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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Local Training

The following link provides information on community colleges in Ontario that offer training in this occupation: www.ontariocolleges.ca

The following link provides information on private training providers that may offer training in this occupation: http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/
(Search for "Ontario Private Career College Search Service")

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) provides secondary school students an opportunity to gain training in an apprenticeship occupation while completing their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). For more information, please visit the OYAP Web site at http://oyap.ca/.

Trade certification is mandatory for electricians in Ontario. More information on apprenticeship and certification can be found on the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) Web site at http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/ under Apprenticeship. Certified journeypersons in this trade can also obtain a Red Seal endorsement if they successfully complete an interprovincial standard Red Seal examination. (http://www.red-seal.ca/).

Electricians are certified, not licensed, by the MTCU. Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians are licensed in the Province of Ontario by the Electrical Contractor Registration Agency of the Electrical Safety Authority (ECRA of ESA), the regulating body.
(http://www.esaecra.info/002b.php)

Apprenticeship Grants (Apprenticeship Incentive Grant and Apprenticeship Completion Grant) provide up to $4,000 for eligible registered apprentices in Red Seal designated occupations. For more information, consult the Service Canada Web site at http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/ under Education and Training.

[ Report Publication Date: 2011-11-01 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Getting your language skills assessed

If you do not know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program.

[ Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada ]
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