Residential Apprentice Electrician - 2nd to 4th Year
Why Join Us?
Looking for steady, local residential work, strong apprenticeship support and a schedule that leaves your evenings and weekends yours?
Ackard Contractors is hiring a registered second-, third- or fourth-year Apprentice Electrician to join our in-house Electrical Department. For more than 44 years, we’ve built a reputation as an established, award-winning Edmonton residential construction company known for quality work, exceptional homes and a team that genuinely cares about doing things right.
You’ll work on a variety of residential renovations and custom home projects - not the same repetitive job every day. You’ll learn from experienced Journeyman Electricians and keep building the skills and hours needed to complete your apprenticeship.
The Important Details
- Position: Full-time, permanent apprenticeship
- Location: Edmonton and surrounding area
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Overtime: Occasional
- Travel: Local job sites with no overnight travel
- Hourly wage: $23 - $31, based on apprenticeship year and experience
- Benefits: Health, dental, disability and life insurance
- Retirement savings: Voluntary RRSP plan with company contributions
What You Need
- Registered as a second-, third-, or fourth year Electrician Apprentice in Alberta
- At least 2+ years of hands-on RESIDENTIAL electrical experience
- Own tools (e.g., meter, cordless drills, tool belt, etc.)
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with own transportation
- Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints and code requirements
- Comfortable working at heights, in tight spaces and in active residential construction environments
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs independently and more than 75 lbs with assistance
- Able to distinguish colours used in colour-coded wiring
- Able to pass a criminal record check
- Able to legally work in Canada
What You'll Do
Working under the direction of our Electrical Manager and experienced Journeyperson Electricians, you will:
- Complete electrical work on residential renovation and custom home projects
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, specifications and applicable codes
- Pull wire, splice and connect circuits, and install conduit and fittings
- Install, replace and maintain wiring, receptacles, switches, fixtures, panels and control devices
- Install and maintain distribution equipment, circuit breakers, relays and fuse enclosures
- Install data cabling and assist with low-voltage systems
- Test circuits and components for continuity, voltage and resistance
- Troubleshoot electrical issues and communicate questions or concerns before proceeding
- Complete required documentation accurately and on time
- Conduct daily hazard assessments and maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
What Will Help You Succeed
You’ll be a strong fit if you:
- Take pride in completing safe, accurate and high-quality work
- Ask questions when something is unclear and are eager to learn from experienced team members
- Can work independently while also contributing positively to a team
- Are organized, dependable and able to manage your time effectively
- Communicate professionally with clients, coworkers, Site Supervisors and sub-trades
- Enjoy problem-solving and the variety that comes with residential renovation work
- Care about the finished product and the experience we provide to our clients
- Apprenticeship support: Hands-on training, continued skill development and time away to attend required technical training
- Work-life balance: A reliable Monday-to-Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm daytime schedule with little to no overtime and no overnight work travel
- Steady local work: Residential renovation and custom home projects in Edmonton and the surrounding area
- Vacation and holiday pay: 9.6% added to every paycheque
- Comprehensive health benefits: Dental, prescriptions, eye exams, chiropractic care, physiotherapy, massage therapy and other extended health services
- Disability and life insurance: Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance coverage
- RRSP contributions: A voluntary plan with company contributions
- Career development: Opportunities to grow your electrical knowledge, complete your apprenticeship and take on greater responsibility
- Christmas shutdown: Time to recharge over the holiday season
- Recognition: Birthday, workiversary and milestone recognition
- Team connection: Company events and activities throughout the year
- Mileage reimbursement: Reimbursement for eligible work-related travel
More Than a Job
At Ackard, our values - honesty, integrity, respect, passion and a dynamic culture - guide how we work and how we treat one another.
You’ll be part of a supportive team that wants to see you learn, succeed and become an exceptional electrician. You’ll contribute to meaningful residential projects and see the direct impact of your work in the homes we transform.
If you’re ready to keep building your skills with a company that offers stability, variety and a team you can feel at home with, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply Apply with your resume through our careers page.
We appreciate every application. Only candidates selected for the next stage of our hiring process will be contacted.
Ackard Contractors Ltd. is committed to providing a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace. Employment decisions are based on the qualifications, experience and job-related requirements of the position.
