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On-site Electrician Foreman

  • ON, Canada
  • Ontario, Canada, Canada

Full-time

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Full-time
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Experience
7+ years of on-site electrical experience
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Merit Ontario is a construction association supporting small to large construction companies with workforce needs across Ontario. Our talent specialists provide recruitment services and customized solutions to find quality candidates.

About The Role

Our valued Member is looking for an experience Electrical Foreman to lead crews, manage projects, and ensure work is completed safely, on time, and on budget. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high quality work.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and supervise field crews and active job sites
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute electrical projects from start to finish
  • Ensure all work meets ESA standards and company expectations
  • Manage labour, materials, and daily site operations
  • Communicate with project coordinator, project manager, clients and other trades
  • Maintain accurate job documentation and reporting
  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on-site
  • Troubleshoot issues and adapt to changing project needs

What Success Looks Like:

  • Projects completed on time and within budget
  • Strong team leadership and positive crew performance
  • High-quality workmanship and professionalism
  • Safe and complaint job sites

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of on-site electrical experience
  • 309A Construction & Maintenance Electrician License
  • Fire Alarm Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Proven leadership and supervisory experience
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Solid understanding of electrical codes and safety standards

What We Offer:

  • Full-time position with overtime opportunities
  • Health & Dental benefits
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • RRSP/DPSP matching

Work Environment:

  • Combination of indoor and outdoor job sites (residential, commercial, industrial)
  • Physically active role (lifting, heights, confined spaces, must be able to lift up-to 50lbs)
  • Travel between job sites required
  • On-call requirements

Disclaimer: Although Merit Ontario employs artificial intelligence enabled tools to conduct initial application screening based on job-related criteria, decisions about who progresses in the hiring process are always made by people. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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Responsibilities

Lead and supervise electrical crews and job sites, coordinating projects from planning through completion while managing labour, materials, schedules, and daily operations. Ensure work meets ESA standards and safety requirements, maintain project documentation, communicate with stakeholders and other trades, and troubleshoot changing site needs.

Requirements

Candidates need at least seven years of on-site electrical experience, a 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician License, Fire Alarm Certification, and First Aid Certification. Proven supervisory experience, strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards are also required.

Skills

  • Electrical Project Management
  • Crew Leadership
  • Site Supervision
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Project Planning and Coordination
  • Labour and Materials Management
  • Site Operations
  • Safety Management
  • Electrical Codes and Standards
  • ESA Standards Compliance
  • Job Documentation and Reporting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician License
  • Fire Alarm Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Benefits

  • Health and Dental Benefits
  • Employee Family Assistance Program
  • RRSP/DPSP Matching
  • Overtime Opportunities

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Categories

  • Trades
  • Construction
  • Management & Leadership
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Electrical Foreman
  • Electrical Construction
  • 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician License
  • Fire Alarm Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • ESA Standards
  • Electrical Codes
  • Safety Standards
  • Crew Supervision
  • Job Site Management
  • Electrical Project Execution
  • Project Coordination
  • Labour Management
  • Materials Management
  • Daily Site Operations
  • Job Documentation
  • Reporting
  • Troubleshooting
  • Residential Construction
  • Commercial Construction
  • Industrial Construction
  • On-Site Safety
  • Confined Spaces
  • Working at Heights
  • Overtime

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