Electrician Apprentice

Our Substations group is currently looking to add Electrician Apprentices to support the expansion of existing substation infrastructure as part of the twinning of an existing transmission line between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Reporting to the Substation Construction Foreman, Apprentices will support the construction of medium and high voltage electrical systems within a substation environment, ensuring project execution is delivered effectively and safely. This project will increase reliability for customers by strengthening the inter-provincial power grid connection and supporting the continued expansion of renewable energy production.

Please Note: This is a field-based position working 10 hour days on a schedule of 5 days on / 2 days off at sites in Salisbury, NB; Memramcook, NB; and Onslow, NS. This is a unionized worksite — candidates must be willing to join the applicable union if selected.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the construction of medium and high voltage electrical systems
• Assist with substation steel erection, cable tray building, and cable trench, bus, HV equipment and steel structure installation
• Contribute to the installation and commissioning of medium and high voltage transformers, switchgear, and associated equipment
• Help execute cable installation for medium and high voltage power distribution systems
• Participate in terminating medium and high voltage cables, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards
• Interpret medium and high voltage electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams for planning and executing installations and terminations in construction projects
• Support material deliveries and inventorying of materials as per the assigned work fronts, identifying any potential risks and bringing to the Site Supervisors and Foreman’s attention
• Ensure that Valard’s equipment and tools are being used in a safe and professional manner; the tools are accounted for daily; any defective tools and equipment are tagged out of service and brought to the Foreman’s attention
• Maintain daily diary for record keeping purposes
• Follow Valard’s Safety Policies and Procedures

• Registered, or eligible to register, as an Electrical Apprentice with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency or Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification New Brunswick

• Knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints
• Comprehension of pertinent basic Equipotential Bonding and Grounding Principles and of lock out tag out procedures
• Must hold a Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

 Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in medium and high voltage electrical systems, particularly in construction settings and cable terminations
• Experience in medium-to-high-voltage substation construction

This project will be on a unionized worksite.

Candidates must be willing to join the union if selected. 

Provided by the union.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications.  All hiring decisions involve human review.  This job posting is for an existing vacancy.