Local Electrical Journeypersons & Apprentices – Southern Ontario

PTW is a leading industry solutions provider delivering construction, fabrication, and maintenance services across Canada. Our network is supported by a talented workforce that takes pride in the safe and reliable work we perform for our customers every day. We create and deliver innovative industrial solutions across the agricultural, mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper, nuclear, and renewable energy industries.

PTW is currently seeking Local Electrical Journeypersons and Apprentices,  to join our team in Southern Ontario for an upcoming industrial Electrical Service project.

If you have heavy industrial or oil & gas electrical experience and are looking for consistent local work, we want to hear from you.

THE PROJECT

This project involves the decommissioning, demolition, and abandonment of electrical equipment within an existing compressor building that is being converted into a warehouse.

Key responsibilities will include safely removing electrical equipment and ensuring all equipment and circuits are properly isolated, electrically dead, and safe for the next phase of the project.

Project Details:

• Anticipated Start: August 17, 2026
• Duration: Approximately 1 month
• Schedule: 4 x 5/2 shifts
• Hours: 10-hour days
• Crew Required: 4 Electrical Workers
  • 2 Journeypersons
  • 2 Apprentices
• Leadership: 1 Lead Hand / Foreman to oversee and coordinate the work
• Location: Southern Ontario
• Preference: Workers from the Niagara Region and surrounding areas

There are no flights included in the bid, so preference will be given to qualified local workers who can commute to the project. Travel time and subsistence may be available in some circumstances; however, local candidates are strongly preferred. Where suitable local workers cannot be found, some travel costs may need to be accommodated.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As an Electrical Journeyperson or Apprentice, you will work safely as part of an industrial electrical crew performing DDA activities, including:

• Reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications.
• Safely de-energizing, isolating, and verifying electrical equipment and circuits.
• Removing, disconnecting, examining, and replacing electrical equipment and components as required.
• Testing electrical and electronic equipment for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Working with AC/DC motors and drives, PLCs, 480V power, 120V control circuits, switchgear, transformers, motors, starters, relays, and electrical controls.
• Installing, removing, or modifying electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components.
• Working with 3-phase systems, motor terminations, control and instrument troubleshooting, and panel work.
• Fabricating, installing, and running conduit.
• Following all site safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and electrical safety practices.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Electrical Journeypersons

• Must be a Certified Electrical Journeyperson.
• Must possess heavy industrial and/or oil & gas electrical experience.
• Experience with industrial decommissioning, demolition, abandonment, or shutdown work is an asset.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• Demonstrated commitment to working safely.

Electrical Apprentices

• Registered Electrical Apprentice with relevant industrial electrical experience.
• Heavy industrial, oil & gas, shutdown, or DDA experience is an asset.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely under the direction of Journeypersons and site leadership.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Lead Hand / Foreman

• Journeyperson certification with strong industrial electrical experience.
• Previous leadership or foreman experience preferred.
• Ability to coordinate a small electrical crew and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to project requirements.
• Strong knowledge of electrical isolation, de-energization, and safe work practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

SAFETY TICKET REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must have valid and current applicable safety certifications. Required and/or preferred tickets include:

• CSTS-20
• Standard First Aid
• Fall Protection
• AWP
• H2S Alive
• CSO
• ESTS

Additional standard safety tickets are considered an asset.

A valid Class 5 driver's licence is also required.

WHY PTW?

• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications
• Benefits plans
• PTW Apprenticeship Tuition Program
• Safety Awards Program
• Starter Tool Kit Program
• Quality, consistent work
• Safety and quality built into everything we do
• Safety training and PPE provided
• Opportunities for advancement
• Learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to travel, stay local, or relocate
• Team-focused work environment
• People-focused company culture

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We care about the health and safety of our employees. At PTW, we follow all applicable provincial and local government requirements and implement additional measures as required by our clients and our Health and Safety team.

PTW is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an accessible hiring process and accommodations are available upon request for qualified candidates with disabilities at any stage of the recruitment process.

Candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

If you are a qualified Electrical Journeyperson, Apprentice, or electrical Lead/Foreman with industrial experience and are available for this upcoming Southern Ontario project, we encourage you to apply or contact Mo Hariri at 403-370-2198 or mhariri@ptwenergy.com

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