Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)

As of June 26, 2010 Canada is no longer doing priority processing of Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System).

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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.

Example Titles

Apprentice electrician, construction electrician, construction electrician apprentice, domestic and rural electrician, electrician

Main duties

Electricians in this unit group perform some or all of the following 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
Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits
Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair
Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems and remove and replace faulty components
Connect electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signaling devices and heating and cooling systems
Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.