Posted 5 months ago
Apprentice Electrician (1st year - 4th Year)
@ Ainsworth Inc
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Ainsworth Inc is hiring a full-time apprentice electrician, 1st through 4th year, to install electrical systems in new and existing buildings, including retrofit projects. The work involves reading drawings and wiring layouts, running conduit and wire, and troubleshooting faults, often in restricted, dirty or hazardous conditions and at heights.
Responsibilities:
- Read drawings, circuit diagrams and code specs to plan wiring
- Cut, bend, thread and install conduit and fittings
- Pull wire through conduits and ceiling spaces
- Install, repair and replace electrical equipment
- Troubleshoot and fix faults in electrical systems
Requirements summary:
- Indentured Alberta apprentice, 1st to 4th year, with conduit experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Knowledge of electrical theory and terminology
- Commercial or construction installation experience
- Class 5 driver's licence and clean driver's abstract
- HVAC, building automation and VFD experience an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Construction site, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Indentured Apprentice (Alberta) |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | driving record |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Ainsworth Inc
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 115 |
If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the GDI Ainsworth team today!
Job Summary:
Install electrical systems in new and existing buildings including retro fit projects in a construction environment. Working conditions may include restricted movement, dirty environments, hazardous materials, moderate physical duties and working at heights.
Key Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new and existing installations
- Cut, bend, thread and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings
- Pull wire through conduits and ceiling spaces
- Install, replace and repair electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems, remove and replace faulty components
- Splice, join and connect wire to components to form complete control systems
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Perform tasks with minimal supervision and in accordance with Ainsworth Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by and in accordance with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental company policies and government legislation/regulations
Qualifications:
- Indentured Apprentice in Alberta (1st - 4th year) with conduit experience
- High School degree, diploma, or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college
- Knowledge of electrical theory and terminology
- Experience with HVAC, building automation systems and VFD’s an asset
- Ability to read and draw simple electrical sketches and schematics
- Excellent command of the English Language, both written and oral
- Strong attention to detail, ability to execute precision work
- Commercial / Construction installations experience
- Class 5 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.
GDI Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering an end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.
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