Electrician Jobs in Ontario

Electricians play a vital role in the construction industry as they are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in new constructions, renovations, or expansions. Their job typically involves reading and interpreting blueprints, circuit diagrams, and other technical documents, installing electrical apparatus, fixtures, and equipment, running wires and cables, inspecting electrical components for safety and quality control, troubleshooting system failures, and ensuring compliance with state and local building regulations. Electricians also perform routine maintenance to ensure the electrical system is safe and running efficiently.

Important skills for an Electrician include problem-solving, critical thinking, physical stamina and dexterity, and a keen eye for detail. Additionally, they should be familiar with various tools and equipment used in the trade and have a strong understanding of electrical theory, codes, and standards. In terms of certification, most states require electricians to be licensed. This usually involves completing an apprenticeship or technical training program, passing a comprehensive exam, and accumulating a certain number of hours of on-the-job training. Prior to becoming a licensed Electrician, individuals may gain experience and skills in roles such as an Electrician's Helper, an Electrical Apprentice, or a Journeyman Electrician.

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Commercial Electricians Needed, Up to $42.26/hr.

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 5 hours ago

Commercial Electricians Needed Day Shifts, $42.26/hr Max Raise Workforce has partnered with a trusted name in commercial electrical services to recruit Commercial Electricians in the GTA....

Industrial Electrician 442A

  • Etobicoke, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Etobicoke, ON
  • 5 days ago

What you need to succeed: Three years of experience as an Industrial Journeyman Electrician....

Electrician- Nights

  • Cambridge, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Cambridge, ON
  • 5 days ago

If you are an industrial electrician looking for their next career, we want to hear from you!...

Electrician - $47.95/hr. Continental Shift

  • Cambridge, ON
  • 6 days ago
  • Cambridge, ON
  • 6 days ago

PepsiCo Foods Canada has a current opening at the Frito Lay Facility in Cambridge, ON for a Licensed Electrician Compensation: $47.95 per hour (Plus shift premiums) Continental shift: This is a four-week...

Facility Maintenance Electrician (un)

  • Kingston, ON
  • 8 days ago
  • Kingston, ON
  • 8 days ago

Principle Duties: Performs predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance on facility equipment and systems, more specifically on electrical systems ensure facility uptime objectives are met, uninterrupted...

Industrial Electrician technician

  • Whitby, ON
  • 8 days ago
  • Whitby, ON
  • 8 days ago

Performs preventative maintenance on assigned electrical systems. Identifies inefficiencies and potential electrical problems and coordinates through supervisor to resolve....

Electrical Technician

  • Toronto, ON
  • 8 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 8 days ago

This role involves maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems including PLCs (Allen-Bradley), VFDs, instrumentation (temperature, pressure, density, flow), and various voltages (...

Signaling Communication Electrical Technician

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 9 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 9 days ago

Execution of the predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance including but not limited to signaling, communications and electrical system....

Industrial Electrician - Afternoon Shift

  • Waterloo, ON
  • 11 days ago
  • Waterloo, ON
  • 11 days ago

We are looking for an electrician to join a food manufacturing facility in Waterloo....

Journeyman Electrician

  • Havelock, ON
  • 13 days ago
  • Havelock, ON
  • 13 days ago

Covia is looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual to fill the position of Journeyman Electrician at our Nepheline Syenite Operation located at the Blue Mountain Plant....

Certified 309A Electrician

  • Englehart, ON
  • 13 days ago
  • Englehart, ON
  • 13 days ago

systems in a manufacturing environment Experience in the OSB or wood products industry At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs....

Certified Electrician

  • Rutherglen, ON
  • 14 days ago
  • Rutherglen, ON
  • 14 days ago

Columbia Forest Products, Rutherglen, has an opening for a certified electrician to join our maintenance team....

Licensed Electrician

  • Brantford, ON
  • 14 days ago
  • Brantford, ON
  • 14 days ago

store equipment, yard lighting, forklifts, trucks, office fittings and facilities, building fabric, etc ) Adhere to safety and quality standards Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Industrial Electrician...

Electrician 0001

  • Stratford, ON
  • 15 days ago
  • Stratford, ON
  • 15 days ago

Your expertise in electrical systems, automation, and preventative maintenance will be vital in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations....

CAN_Electrician

  • Mount Forest, ON
  • 16 days ago
  • Mount Forest, ON
  • 16 days ago

Experience, Training and Certifications A minimum of 5 years experience in an Teir 1 automotive parts manufacturing environment Journey Person status as an Electrician 309A or 442A Experience and training...

Electrician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Electrician Jobs in Ontario

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Electricians in Ontario offer the following education background
High School or GED
29.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
26.4%
Bachelor's Degree
18.4%
Associate's Degree
14.8%
Master's Degree
6.8%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electricians in Ontario
4-6 years
61.1%
2-4 years
14.1%
8-10 years
10.1%
None
9.9%
6-8 years
4.0%
1-2 years
0.6%
Less than 1 year
0.2%


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