We are seeking a skilled Crew Lead in Suite Rough-in & Finishing to oversee on-site electrical installations across multi-unit residential suite projects. In this role, you will manage electrical crews from initial layout through rough-in, device trim-out, fixture installation, testing, and final inspection.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor electrical apprentices through all phases of multi-unit suite electrical rough-in and finishing.
- Lay out and install branch circuit wiring, junction boxes, conduit, panels, subpanels, and low-voltage rough-ins according to electrical schematics and architectural blueprints.
- Direct finish electrical work, including the installation of lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, appliances, and smart-home devices.
- Ensure all installations comply strictly with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and municipal safety standards.
- Coordinate daily site schedules with the general superintendent and other trades (framing, plumbing, HVAC, drywall) to avoid layout clashes and maintain production flow.
- Perform circuit testing, continuity checks, and deficiency punch-list audits prior to rough-in and final electrical inspections.
- Enforce site safety standards, maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance, and lead daily toolbox meetings.
Qualifications
- Certified Journeyperson Electrician (Red Seal or Provincial Journeyperson certification).
- 4+ years of residential or commercial electrical construction experience, with specific experience running suite rough-in and finishing scopes.
- Demonstrated leadership experience as a lead hand, sub-foreman, or crew lead.
- Strong proficiency in interpreting architectural layouts, single-line diagrams, and lighting schedules.
- Valid driver’s license and own complete set of hand and power tools.
Benefits & Compensation
- Extended Health & Vision Care: Covers 80% of prescription drugs. Reimburses 100% of other eligible health expenses to specified limits. Provides $350 for vision care and $150 for prescription safety glasses. Includes coverage for registered paramedical practitioners such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists.
- Dental Care: Covers 80% for basic dental services and 50% for major services up to a $2,500 annual combined maximum per person. Includes 50% orthodontic coverage up to a $2,500 lifetime maximum.
- Life & AD&D Insurance: Features $50,000 in Employee Life Insurance. Includes $50,000 in Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage for 24-hour protection on or off the job.
- Dependent Coverage: Extends extended health and dental benefits to eligible spouses and dependent children. Includes Dependent Life Insurance of $10,000 for a spouse and $5,000 per dependent child.
- Income Protection (LTD): Long Term Disability coverage providing $3,500 per month in income protection if totally disabled.
- Virtual Health & Wellness: On-demand Telemedicine access across Canada and the US. Includes confidential counselling and work-life resources via the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Offers Novus Health Medical Second Opinion services.
- Emergency Travel Medical: Emergency medical coverage for unexpected injury or illness when travelling out-of-province or outside of Canada.
Pay: $38.00-$42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 44.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
