Electricians are one of the most sought-after professions in Canada. As an electrician, you can work in industry, businesses, homes, and construction sites.
Your job as an electrician is to install, repair and maintain electrical systems in all types of buildings and structures.
The first step to becoming an electrician in Canada is to find a job in Canada, and luckily for you, there are so many openings to start with.
You can submit an application to high watt electric ltd in Surrey BC. Electricians are divided into three categories in Canada;
The construction electricians who work for electrical contractors and building maintenance departments. Industrial electricians who work for electrical companies and maintenance departments of factories, mills, mines, shipyards, and other industrial facilities. Power Systems Electricians, who work for power generation, transmission, and distribution companies.
The salary range for electricians is generally the same throughout Canada, however, they may vary depending on the categories. You can find more job opportunities working as a maintenance electrician than as a construction electrician because maintenance jobs are more readily available.
Although, according to reports released, the Canadian government has estimated that there will be over 5,300 vacant positions for construction and industrial electricians between 2017 and 2027.
Job Requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Specific Skills
Troubleshoot and isolate faults; Test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits; Splice, join, and connect wires; Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures; Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings, and specifications; Install, replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes; Install surface mount and/or overhead cables; Install underground wiring and cables; Conduct preventive maintenance programs; Connect power to audio and visual equipment
Additional Skills
Estimate costs and materials; Determine appropriate selection of materials and methods for hazardous locations
Work Setting
Residential; Commercial
Work Location Information
Various locations; Relocation costs covered by an employer
How To Apply
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7853 SUNCREST DR
surrey, BC
V3W 6A8
How To Immigrate To Canada as An Electrician
To immigrate to Canada the fastest way is going through the Canadian express entry program which uses a Comprehensive ranking system to select qualified applicants to apply for a visa to Canada.
The Canadian express entry program ranks applicants according to their age, educational qualification, language proficiency, skills (it is even better if your skills are highly in-demand in Canada), work experience, etc.
To apply for the Canadian express entry program you have to visit the IRCC official website, and then apply.
You will be added to a pool along with other applicants and if you score highest, or you are among the high scoring immigrants, you will receive an invitation to apply from the Canadian immigration center.
Another fast way is to apply for the Federal Skilled Worker Program created to help bring skilled immigrants to Canada and this is also one of the known fast-track visa options to Canada.
