Electricians
Job description
These individuals carry out construction, modification, repair, and maintenance work on electrical installations. They use wires, cables, conduits, and other accessories. The installations can be used for lighting, heating, and motive power.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Climatic conditions
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Nontoxic dust
- Uncontrolled ambient temperature
- Hazardous workplaces
- Noise
- Electricity
Main tasks
- Read and interpret diagrams, circuit plans, and specifications from the Canadian Electrical Code.
- Run cable through conduits and through walls and floors.
- Install brackets and consoles on which the electrical equipment will be mounted.
- Install, replace, and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Establish circuits by joining and connecting cables to devices and components.
- Check circuits for compatibility and safety, identify system faults, and replace defective components.
- Connect the power supply to the communication, heating, and air-conditioning devices.
- Perform preventive maintenance and keep maintenance records.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
- Qualified Construction Electricians receive a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Examination.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $20.00
- Median
- $37.00
- Maximum
- $42.00
Job prospects for 2021-2025
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Job prospects for 2021-2025
Job prospects
All of Québec
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2020
All of Québec
16,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 1.2% Female
- 98.8% Male
Not available.
- 1.2% Female
- 98.8% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$62,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Seasonal worker
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Seasonal worker
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 2382% of jobs
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NAICS 914% of jobs
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NAICS 613% of jobs
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NAICS 621, 622, 6232% of jobs
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NAICS 55, 561% of jobs
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Others8% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 2382% of jobs
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NAICS 914% of jobs
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NAICS 613% of jobs
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NAICS 621, 622, 6232% of jobs
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NAICS 55, 561% of jobs
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Others8% of jobs