Electricians 

Electricians in this unit group lay out, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of buildings and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

Main Duties

• Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations.
• Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
• Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment.

10-year Job Openings

There are 601 job openings forecasted between 2023-2032. 

Average Annual Salary

$56,900

Employment Requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program is usually required.
• Trade certification for construction electricians is compulsory in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
• Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified construction electricians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.