Posted 6 months ago
Journeyman Electrician
@ Ainsworth Inc
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Ainsworth Inc is hiring a full-time Journeyman Electrician for its Calgary automation team to install, commission and service commercial building automation systems. The work covers wiring, BMS equipment, low-voltage repair, and BAS site commissioning and troubleshooting. Candidates need a valid driver's licence and strong English, both written and oral.
Responsibilities:
- Install wiring, BMS and electrical equipment to code
- Read plans, drawings and work orders
- Repair and maintain low-voltage systems under 120V
- Commission and troubleshoot building automation systems
- Perform tasks with minimum supervision under H&S policies
Requirements summary:
- Valid driver's licence
- Strong English, written and oral
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Experience with low voltage, HVAC and BAS an asset
- PLC and VFD experience an asset
- Commercial or construction installation experience
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Construction site, Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Electrician |
| Driver’s licence | 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:
We are currently looking for a Journeyman Electrician to join our Calgary automation team. As a Journeyman, you will be involved in the installation, commissioning and servicing of commercial building automation systems. This position requires a good working knowledge of basic electronic theory and Building Electrical / Mechanical systems.
Responsibilities
- Installs, wiring, BMS and other electrical system equipment and components in compliance with electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
- Studies plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirement and sequence of installations.
- Repairs and maintains low voltage systems (under 120V).
- Assist in delivering BAS solutions to our customer base within the Construction/Operation Department.
- Assist with site commissioning, point to point verifications, troubleshooting and startup of a variety of Building Automation Systems.
- Appropriately handles and is familiar with all testing and electrical repair tools and equipment.
- Perform tasks with minimum supervision and in accordance with Ainsworth GDI Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Adhere to all company 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.
- Adhere to the Company’s Quality System operating procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
- Understand fundamentals of how HVAC systems operate on commercial buildings.
- Work with and understand HVAC and Digital Control fundamentals.
Qualifications:
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Clear communications in English – both written and oral.
- Strong trouble shooting skills.
- Ambitious learner who wants to progress in their career for building systems.
- Experience working with low voltage.
- Experience with HVAC, building automation systems and VFD’s an asset
- Experience with programming languages or IT infrastructure an asset.
- Experience in PLC 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
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 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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