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Lead Hand - High Rise

@ Ozz Group

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Nanaimo, British Columbia

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Overview

Ozz Group is hiring a Lead Hand for high-rise residential and commercial electrical projects on Vancouver Island, based in Nanaimo. The role installs electrical equipment to blueprints and the Canadian Electrical Code, while mentoring apprentices and journeypersons and assisting foremen. A 5-day week with possible overtime to meet deadlines, and benefits provided by CIBP, are stated.

Responsibilities:

  • Install electrical equipment from blueprints to Canadian Electrical Code
  • Inspect installed equipment for hazards and adjustments
  • Oversee and mentor apprentices and journeypersons in the field
  • Review drawings and manage safety documentation

Requirements summary:

  • Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician ticket required
  • High rise or commercial new construction experience
  • Good knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code
  • Excellent communication, computer and time management skills
  • Field Safety Representative ticket is an asset

Tools & skills

Maintain electronic equipmentCoachingDocumentationReportingJourneypersonRed SealCommunication skillsComputer skillsTime management
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-07-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentConstruction trades
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingConstruction site, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal, Journeyperson Electrician, Field Safety Representative

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Full company description

OZZ Group believes in a partnership with our customers, employees and suppliers that is so connected we act as one. And with one purpose, together we share ideas and talents to answer the challenge of building and maintaining the world’s most sustainable, energy efficient buildings.We empower our customers and our people to achieve the very best. Through collaboration, sharing knowledge and ideas. Through Green Technologies and innovation. Through electrical solutions that empower optimum performance in today’s world – and tomorrow’s. The OZZ Group includes the following subsidiaries: OZZ Electric, Cricket Energy, OZZ Solar, RiteRate.ca; and is also a founding partner in Trilliant. OZZ Electric (ozzelectric.com) is a leading electrical contractor servicing all markets: Residential, ICI, Data Comm., Green Energy Solutions and more. Cricket Energy (cricketenergy.com) provides energy efficient hot water tank rental solutions to the new construction residential and commercial sectors. Cricket Solar (cricketsolar.com) is Ontario’s Solar PV leader focused on Residential Solar PV Systems. RiteRate.ca delivers complete flexibility when it comes to electricity usage. They partner with customers to help reduce costly time-of-use electricity rates and maximize uptime. OZZ Solar (ozzsolar.com) is a full-service company specializing in commercial rooftop installations with government Feed-in Tariff (FIT) contracts. Trilliant (trilliantinc.com) provides wireless, management software and equipment for Smart Grid communications.

LinkedIn followers
808
People associated on LinkedIn
478
Reported office locations
  • Concord, Ontario, CA
  • Port Coquitlam, BC, CA
  • Redmond, WA, US
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Green Building
  • Energy
Other recorded names
  • Ozz Group
  • OZZ Group
Specialties
  • Electrical Contracting
  • Renewable Energy & PV Rooftop Solar Installations
  • Heating
  • Cooling and hot water equipment
  • and Fixed Natural Gas Savings Programs
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0

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OZZ Group believes in a partnership with our customers, employees and suppliers that is so connected we act as one. And with one purpose, together we share ideas and talents to answer the challenge of building and maintaining the world’s most sustainable, energy efficient buildings.We empower our customers and our people to achieve the very best. Through collaboration, sharing knowledge and ideas. Through Green…

FieldValue
IndustryRenewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersConcord, Ontario
Organization typePartnership
SpecialtiesElectrical ContractingRenewable Energy & PV Rooftop Solar InstallationsHeatingCooling and hot water equipmentand Fixed Natural Gas Savings Programs
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Job description

Do you excel in a progressive and rewarding environment? We are looking for you! OZZ Electric BC is an industry leading contractor working on exciting high-rise residential and commercial projects across the lower mainland. You will join our growing team as a key member on the tools, both mentoring apprentices and assisting foremen, in order to help build state-of-the-art projects for our clients.

We are looking for lead hands on Vancouver Island!

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Lead Hand you will be responsible for:

  • Installing electrical equipment based on blueprints and in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code specifications
  • Observing functions of installed equipment to detect hazards and the need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
  • Overseeing and mentoring apprentices and Journeypersons in the field Drawing review and updates Safety Documentation creation and management (hazard assessments, toolbox talks, incident investigations, near miss reporting, injury management in partnership with CSO)

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Journeyperson Electrician ticket required (Red Seal)
  • Experience working on high rise and/or commercial new construction projects
  • Good knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code and local requirements
  • Excellent communication, computer skills, and time management skills
  • Field Safety Representative ticket is an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Typical 5-day work week; overtime may be required to meet construction deadlines
  • Local work in Nanaimo
  • Benefits provided by CIBP

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