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Journeyman Electrician

@ ATCO

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

On-siteFull-time5+ years experience
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Overview

ATCO Frontec is hiring a Journeyman Electrician for its RP North department in Yellowknife, NT, for full-time work. The role covers preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, modifications and installation of building systems, with mobile travel to other northern sites and after-hours and weekend emergency call-out on a rotating basis. A Red Seal Journeyman Electrician certification, at least 5 years of experience, a Class 5 licence and a government security clearance are required.

Responsibilities:

  • Preventative and corrective maintenance of building systems
  • Daily facility walkthroughs and deficiency correction
  • Rotating after-hours and weekend emergency call-out
  • Preventative maintenance program participation
  • Processing maintenance requests in CMMS

Requirements summary:

  • Red Seal Journeyman Electrician certification
  • Minimum 5 years of experience
  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence and clean abstract
  • Pass drug and alcohol, fit-to-work and background checks
  • Obtain government security clearance

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Employer posting date
2026-10-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-20

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentConstruction trades
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: moderate · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal Journeyman Electrician
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdrug and alcohol, criminal record
Security clearanceOther clearance

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Job description

Description:

ATCO Frontec is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join our RP North department in Yellowknife, NT. The Journeyman Electrician is responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance, inspections, modifications, and installation/dismantling of systems. Responsibilities may include maintaining the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, building envelope, landscaping, fire monitoring systems

Where We Work and Live:

ATCO Frontec provides preventative and corrective maintenance services for our customers throughout Yellowknife and the surrounding areas. Our maintenance teams are mobile, and travel to other sites may be required – Inuvik, Whitehorse, Rankin Inlet, Iqaluit.

Responsibilities:

  • Work on tasks as assigned by the Site Superintendent with limited supervision.
  • Conduct timely maintenance services and quality repair of equipment
  • Ensuring all building equipment is in good running order and relevant certifications are up to date.
  • Conduct daily facility walkthroughs of assigned portfolio and correct deficiencies.
  • Maintain daily equipment and meter reading logs where required.
  • Respond to emergency requirements; Available for emergency call out duty during afterhours and on weekends on a rotating basis.
  • Conduct detailed inspections to ensure that scheduled and periodic maintenance of building and equipment have been completed.
  • Active participation in Preventative Maintenance program including unscheduled repairs.
  • Provide input for the planned and scheduled work and assist with the completion of the committed schedule
  • Use CMMS for processing Corrective and Preventative Maintenance requests in conjunction with site superintendent and maintenance administrator personnel.
  • Prioritize activities to complete work as scheduled and in a timely manner.
  • Follow safe work practices and ensure work is performed in accordance with work standards.
  • Maintain all service tools and equipment in good working condition and arrange for repair or replacement as required.
  • Others duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Red Seal Journeyman Electrician Certification with a minimum of 5 years’ experience is required.

  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean drivers abstract is required.

  • Must be able to pass a Drug & Alcohol Test, Fit-to-Work Test, and Extensive Background Check.
  • Must be able to obtain Government Security Clearance.
  • Professional communication skills, oral, and written

  • Ability to prioritize and multitask

  • Work well under pressure

  • Effectively solve problems

This position has been identified as safety sensitive and will require completion of a pre-employment alcohol & drug test, fit to work medical test.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Who We Are:

ATCO Frontec provides facilities management, remote operations, infrastructure, construction, and defence support services across Canada and internationally. We partner with government, Indigenous, industrial, commercial, and defence clients to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative solutions in both urban and remote environments. Our success is built on operational excellence, strong client relationships, and the expertise of our people.

Collection, use and retention of personal information will be in accordance with ATCO Group privacy policies and practices.

By submitting your resume and personal information to the ATCO Group of Companies, and/or participating in a personal interview, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by the ATCO Group of Companies to determine your suitability for employment opportunities within the ATCO Group of Companies.

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