Apprentice Electrician - 309A (3rd year or higher)

Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is looking for a Electrical Apprentice to join our London team. Spark Power Apprentices are responsible for helping Journeymen and other employees with their tasks and contributing to operations. Over the course of time, the Apprentice’s skills will increase, and they will take more ownership of jobs and how they are run, dependent on their abilities.

What you\'ll be doing as an Electrical Apprentice at Spark Power:

  • Deciding on the best methods for visualizing, measuring, and estimating work as appropriate for the job situation
  • Deciding when additional materials are needed in order to complete required work
  • Defining and labeling wires, conduits, and apparatus in order to avoid shock/electrocution
  • Deciding on best routing options for conduit, wires, and other systems
  • Assisting newer/fellow Apprentices with orientation and learning
  • Attending required meetings, safety meetings and professional development sessions
  • Keeping phone and barcode scanner charged and ready and truck stocked with proper tools and materials
  • Loading materials, lifts, trailers, and other equipment
  • Maintaining work order accuracy
  • Performing field work/installations
  • Performing vehicle maintenance

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

  • Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial and institutional customer base
  • Growing company with consistent work and full-time hours guaranteed
  • Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training certifications
  • Career advancement opportunities (such as Foreman, Project Manager)
  • Competitive wages
  • Profit sharing
  • Employee share ownership program
  • Uniforms provided and cleaning service
  • Tooling paid and $200 annual tool allowance
  • Travel and per diem paid
  • Workboot allowance
  • Corporate discounts (such as hotels, travel, insurance, retail...)
  • Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts
  • RRSP

…much more

Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for:

  • High school diploma
  • Registered electrical apprentice – minimum level 1
  • Experience in industrial, commercial and/or institutional electrical work
  • Excellent attitude with a proactive, hardworking and team-oriented personality is key!
  • Valid driver’s license with clear abstract is required
  • Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Reliable and committed to quality work and contributing to the team
  • Electrical knowledge is an asset
  • Positive and hardworking attitude with a desire to grow in your electrical career
  • Good numeracy skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to meet specified deadlines
  • Adhere to all health and safety standards and practices
  • Adhere to Spark Power’s Covid-19 vaccination policy

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ trusted partner in power. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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