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Electrician apprentice resume checklist (Canada)

An electrician apprentice resume in Canada should state your apprenticeship registration, trade (for example 309A in Ontario), level and logged hours, the type of work you have done (residential, commercial, industrial), your safety tickets such as Working at Heights and WHMIS, and the tools and testing equipment you can use.

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Electrician apprentice resume checklist

  • Apprenticeship registration, trade code, level and hours
  • Type of work: residential, commercial, industrial, service
  • Tasks: rough-in, pulling wire, conduit bending, panels, devices
  • Safety: Working at Heights, WHMIS, lockout and tagout
  • Tools and testers, and reading drawings
  • Driver's licence and own tools if you have them

Tickets and certificates for electrician apprentices

TicketWhy it mattersHow much
Registered apprenticeship (trade and level)
Ontario		Electrician, Construction and Maintenance (309A) is a compulsory trade in Ontario. To do the work you need a registered training agreement or a certificate. Name your trade code, level and hours. SourceRequired by law
Working at Heights
Ontario		In Ontario, construction workers who use fall protection must complete approved Working at Heights training. It is valid for 3 years. SourceRequired by law when you work on construction projects and use fall protection
WHMISWorkers who use or work near hazardous products must get WHMIS training. Listing it shows you are ready to start. SourceOften asked for
First Aid and CPRA current certificate helps you stand out. Add the level and expiry date. In Ontario, every workplace must have someone with a valid first aid certificate on site at all times. Since June 2026, Standard First Aid is called Intermediate First Aid. SourceHelps you stand out
Driver's licence and classSay your licence class. Many employers ask for a clean driving record, so mention it if yours is clean. SourceOften asked for
Red Seal goalThe Red Seal is an endorsement on your trade certificate once you pass the interprovincial exam. Saying you are working toward it shows a plan. SourceHelps you stand out

Electrician apprentice resume example (Canada)

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Taylor Singh

Electrician apprentice (309A, Level 2)

London, ON · (519) 555-0131 · taylor.singh@example.com

Summary

Second-year electrician apprentice with 3,400 hours in residential and light commercial work.

Availability

Available for early starts and overtime. Own vehicle and basic hand tools.

Certifications and tickets

  • Registered apprentice, Electrician, Construction and Maintenance (309A), Level 2 complete (registered 2023)
  • Working at Heights, Ontario approved provider (valid to 2027)
  • WHMIS 2015 training (2025)
  • Intermediate First Aid with CPR C (expires 2029)
  • Class G driver's licence (Ontario)

Work experience

Electrician apprentice, Forest City Electric, London, ONMay 2023 to Present
  • Roughed in wiring and boxes for 12 townhomes under a licensed electrician.
  • Bend and install EMT conduit for retail fit-outs up to 3,000 sq ft.
  • Install panels, breakers and devices, and test circuits with a multimeter.
  • Follow lockout and tagout on every service call.
Electrical helper, Thames Valley Contracting, London, ONJun 2022 to Apr 2023
  • Pulled wire and moved material on 3 commercial sites.

Skills

Conduit bending · Reading drawings · Multimeter and testers · Canadian Electrical Code basics

Education

Electrical Techniques pre-apprenticeship, Fanshawe College, 2022

Before and after

Before

Helped the electrician with wiring.

After

Roughed in wiring and boxes for 12 townhomes under a licensed electrician, about 1,800 hours of residential work.

Before

Looking for an apprenticeship.

After

Second-year electrician apprentice (309A, Level 2) with 3,400 hours in residential and light commercial work. Working at Heights trained, own vehicle.

Common questions

What should an electrician apprentice put on a resume?

Your registration, trade code, level and hours, the kinds of jobs you have worked, your safety tickets, and the tools and testers you can use.

Is electrician a compulsory trade?

In Ontario, Electrician, Construction and Maintenance (309A) is compulsory. You need a registered training agreement, a provisional certificate or a Certificate of Qualification to do the work. The apprenticeship is 9,000 hours. Other provinces have their own rules.

How do I get a first apprenticeship with no experience?

List any pre-apprenticeship or college program, safety tickets, tools you can use, physical or helper work, and a driver's licence. Say clearly that you are looking for a sponsor.

Should I mention Red Seal?

Yes, if you are working toward it. The Red Seal is an endorsement on your trade certificate once you pass the interprovincial Red Seal exam.

Sources

Last updated November 14, 2026. Rules change, so check the source before you rely on it.

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