Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Electrician

At Golderado, the work we do is built by the people on our sites every day. We're looking for skilled, hardworking tradespeople who take pride in their craft, look out for their crew, and want to go home safe at the end of every shift. We're committed to providing a safe, respectful, and productive work environment where skilled tradespeople can do their best work every day. Our teams take pride in quality craftsmanship, collaboration, and getting the job done right. We invest in training, development, and the right tools to help our people grow their skills and advance their careers, while supporting work-life balance along the way.

At Golderado, your hard work is valued, your safety comes first, and challenging work leads to real opportunities and long-term rewards.

A Journeyman Electrician in civil and heavy construction in Alberta installs, maintains, and repairs electrical infrastructure for large-scale civil projects (such as roadwork, bridges, water/wastewater treatment plants, utilities, and heavy industrial sites.

Key Information:

• Hours: Project dependent; Monday - Friday.
• Minimum 40 hours per week, with overtime necessary during the busy season (April-October)
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered.

Job Description:

• Read and interpret civil, structural, and electrical site drawings, single-line diagrams, and architectural specs.
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, and install rigid metal conduit (RMC), PVC, EMT, and cable trays using manual or mechanical benders.
• Perform underground layout, trenching coordination, stub-ups, and rough-ins for site power and communication vaults.
• Pull heavy-gauge conductors, multi-conductor cables, and fiber optic or data cabling through underground conduits, tray systems, and manholes.
• Position, anchor, and terminate distribution panels, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), and grounding grids.
• Conduct insulation resistance tests, ground-fault tests, voltage checks, and circuit continuity tests to verify safety and compliance.
• Diagnose electrical faults, isolate damaged lines or equipment, and execute field-level retrofits or repairs.
• Provide technical guidance, direct oversight, and safety verification for registered electrical apprentices under Alberta AIT guidelines.

Experience and Certification Requirements:

• Journeyman Electrician Certification or equivalent is required.
• At least 2-3 years working as a Journeyman Electrician or equivalent experience required.
• Good physical stamina, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift heavy parts, climb ladders.
• Precision conduit bending, high-voltage/low-voltage termination, reading site coordinates and civil/electrical integration.
• Ability to work outdoors in diverse Alberta weather conditions, stand/bend for long periods, work at heights or in confined spaces, and lift heavy materials.
• Proficient with multi-meters, megohmmeter testers, hydraulic benders, threaders, and standard hand/power tools.
• CSTS 2020, and WHMIS 2015 are required.
• Fall Protection & Rescue, Aerial Platform, Confined Spaces, Rigging/Hoisting and Hand. Signals, H2S Alive and First Aid/CPR certification would be an asset.
• You have a safety conscious attitude and able to work with others in a team.
• A reliable means of transportation is required.
• Proficient English language skills required.

Education: Journeyman Certification of equivalent.

Golderado Contracting Corporation ("Golderado") supplies skilled labour for construction projects across Canada, primarily in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, supporting clients such as PME Inc., Silverado Site Services, and EllisDon Industrial.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

• A successful pre-access drug and Alcohol test may be required depending on the project.