Journeyman Electrician
Ledcor Group
$42-$52/hr
Calgary, AB
Days, Mon-Fri
ElectricianPosted 1 day ago
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Median pay
~$41/hr
Journeyman Ontario (Government of Canada wage data)
Apprenticeship
~9,000h
Plus technical school
Demand growth
+9.5%
2024-2034 (US BLS)
Goal time to hire
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Industrial Electrician
Syncrude Canada
$52-$65/hr
Fort McMurray, AB
Rotating shift
ElectricianPosted 2 days ago
Red Seal Electrician: Industrial
Suncor Energy
$56-$70/hr
Fort McMurray, AB
Rotating shift
ElectricianPosted 3 days ago
Electrical Foreman
PCL Construction
$58-$72/hr
Edmonton, AB
Days
ElectricianPosted 5 days ago
About the electrical trade in Canada
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. In Canada, the trade is regulated provincially, with the Red Seal program providing inter-provincial certification recognized across all provinces and territories.
Canada is facing a critical electrician shortage. Statistics Canada projects approximately 9.5% job growth through 2034, more than triple the average for all occupations. The data center buildout, infrastructure renewal, and EV charging deployment are driving unprecedented demand.
Common certifications
- Red Seal Electrician (Construction or Industrial)
- Provincial Certificate of Qualification (CofQ)
- Working at Heights certification
- WHMIS 2015
- Fall Arrest training
- Confined Space Entry
- First Aid / CPR
Career pathways
Most electricians enter the trade through a 4-5 year apprenticeship combining on-the-job training (about 9,000 hours) with technical school. Apprentices typically earn 40-60% of journeyman wages during their first year, scaling up annually.
Once certified, journeymen can specialize in industrial maintenance, commercial construction, residential service, instrumentation, or pursue the Master Electrician designation, which allows running an independent shop.
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