Construction and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship

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; 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
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
Follow Valard’s Safety Policies and Procedures
Registered, or eligible to register, as an Electrical Apprentice with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency or Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification New Brunswick

Demonstrated expertise in medium and high voltage electrical systems, particularly in construction settings and cable terminations
This project will be on a unionized worksite.
Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.
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• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
• 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.