Electrician Apprentice, Truro

Our Substations group is currently looking to add

Electrician Apprentices

to support the expansion of existing substation infrastructure as part of the twinning of an existing transmission line between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Reporting to the Substation Construction Foreman, Apprentices will support the construction of medium and high voltage electrical systems within a substation environment, ensuring project execution is delivered effectively and safely. This project will increase reliability for customers by strengthening the inter‑provincial power grid connection and supporting the continued expansion of renewable energy production.

Please Note: This is a field‑based position working 10 hour days on a schedule of 5 days on / 2 days off at sites in Salisbury, NB; Memramcook, NB; and Onslow, NS. This is a unionized worksite — candidates must be willing to join the applicable union if selected.

Duties And Responsibilities

Support the construction of medium and high voltage electrical systems

Assist with substation steel erection, cable tray building, and cable trench, bus, HV equipment and steel structure installation

Contribute to the installation and commissioning of medium and high voltage transformers, switchgear, and associated equipment

Help execute cable installation for medium and high voltage power distribution systems

Participate in terminating medium and high voltage cables, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards

Interpret medium and high voltage electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams for planning and executing installations and terminations in construction projects

Support material deliveries and inventorying of materials as per the assigned work fronts, identifying any potential risks and bringing to the Site Supervisors and Foreman's attention

Ensure that Valard's equipment and tools are being used in a safe and professional manner; the tools are accounted for daily; any defective tools and equipment are tagged out of service and brought to the Foreman's attention

Maintain daily diary for record keeping purposes

Follow Valard's Safety Policies and Procedures

Requirements

Registered, or eligible to register, as an Electrical Apprentice with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency or Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification New Brunswick

Knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints

Comprehension of pertinent basic Equipotential Bonding and Grounding Principles and of lock out tag out procedures

Must hold a Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in medium and high voltage electrical systems, particularly in construction settings and cable terminations

Experience in medium-to-high-voltage substation construction

Benefits Provided by the union.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

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