Journeyperson Electrician / 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice
Shel-Bar Electronic Industries Ltd.
Calgary, Alberta | Full-Time, Permanent | Travel Opportunities Across Canada
Do It Right the First Time.
Shel-Bar Electronic Industries Ltd. is seeking an experienced Journeyperson Electrician or motivated 3rd or 4th Year Registered Electrical Apprentice to join our growing team.
We provide commercial and industrial electrical services while supporting integrated technology solutions across Canada. Our work includes commercial buildings, industrial facilities, municipalities, utilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, critical infrastructure, and large multi-site projects.
We're looking for professionals who take pride in quality workmanship, communicate effectively, pay attention to detail, and represent themselves and their employer with professionalism.
This is not an entry-level position. Applicants must possess relevant commercial and/or industrial electrical experience.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will perform commercial and industrial electrical installations, service, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning while supporting projects throughout Canada.
As Shel-Bar continues to expand its electrical division, we anticipate sustained commercial and industrial electrical work. Our diverse project portfolio also provides opportunities to gain exposure to integrated security, low-voltage infrastructure, access control, CCTV, networking, and related technologies based on operational requirements, project assignments, and demonstrated competency.
For candidates interested in travel, this position also offers opportunities to participate in travel rotations on projects across Canada, providing additional earning potential while working on technically challenging installations.
Key Responsibilities
- Install commercial and industrial electrical systems.
- Install conduit, cable tray, wire, devices, panels, and associated electrical equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, single-line diagrams, and construction documents.
- Install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and commission electrical equipment and systems.
- Complete preventative maintenance and service work.
- Maintain accurate daily journals, service reports, deficiency reports, commissioning documentation, and project records.
- Coordinate work with Project Managers, customers, subcontractors, and other trades.
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional installations.
- Follow Company Health & Safety requirements and client-specific safety procedures.
- Travel throughout Canada as required.
Required Qualifications
- Journeyperson Electrician or Registered 3rd or 4th Year Electrical Apprentice.
- Commercial and/or industrial electrical experience.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills. This position requires the ability to accurately complete daily journals, service reports, commissioning documentation, deficiency reports, and other written project records while communicating professionally with customers, coworkers, and other trades.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Professional customer-service skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team.
- Willingness to travel throughout Canada.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
- Acceptable driver's abstract.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Experience That Will Set You Apart
Experience with any of the following is considered an asset:
Electrical
- Commercial and industrial construction
- Service work and commissioning
- Motor controls
- Control wiring
- Generator or UPS systems
Integrated Systems
- Low-voltage systems
- Access Control systems
- CCTV / IP Video Surveillance
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Structured cabling
- Fibre optic installation and testing
Technology
- IP networking fundamentals
- Linux operating systems
- Genetec Security Center
- Mircom systems
Certifications
- Aerial Work Platform (MEWP)
- Fall Protection
- WHMIS, CSTS, OSSA/BSO, or equivalent safety training
What We're Looking For
We're looking for professionals—not just electricians.
Successful candidates demonstrate:
- Pride in producing clean, professional workmanship.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- The ability to produce clear, organized, and accurate daily journals, service reports, commissioning documentation, and project records.
- Accountability for the quality of their work.
- Professional judgement when working independently.
- Respect for customers, coworkers, and project schedules.
- A willingness to continue learning and expanding their technical knowledge.
- A commitment to representing Shel-Bar professionally on every project.
Technical ability gets you hired. Professional communication, accurate documentation, accountability, and attention to detail are what distinguish exceptional tradespeople.
Projects Across Canada
Shel-Bar completes projects throughout Canada, with a strong presence in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.
Our work includes commercial buildings, industrial facilities, utilities, municipalities, water and wastewater facilities, critical infrastructure, and large commercial developments.
Applicants should be prepared for regular travel and occasional overnight assignments as project requirements dictate.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages based on experience.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Extended Health & Dental Benefits.
- RRSP Matching Program.
- Ongoing technical and professional development.
- Opportunities to work on diverse commercial and industrial projects throughout Canada.
- Potential opportunities to broaden your experience with integrated security and low-voltage systems based on business needs and project assignments.
- Travel rotations with additional earning opportunities.
- A professional team that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
About Shel-Bar
Since 1972, Shel-Bar Electronic Industries Ltd. has delivered commercial electrical, communications, and integrated technology solutions across Canada.
Our work includes commercial and industrial electrical systems, integrated security systems, access control, CCTV, structured cabling, fibre optics, and network infrastructure for municipalities, utilities, commercial facilities, industrial operations, and critical infrastructure.
Our reputation has been built on one simple standard:
Do It Right the First Time.
If you're a professional electrician who takes pride in quality workmanship, values clear communication, believes documentation matters, and wants to build a long-term career with a growing Canadian company, we'd like to hear from you.
Pay: $42.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Language:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
