NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! WATT is your fast-track pathway into the Union and Electrical Apprenticeship through The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
WATT is an Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program that leads directly to employment!
Through WATT (Workplace Alternative Trades Training), you can be trained and hired as a Pre-Apprentice Electrician in as little as one month.
About WATT:
- No experience is required
- Fast-track (get everything you need to become a sponsored apprentice and be employed in under a month!)
- No academic pre-requisites
- There is no cost!
- All training and necessary supports are provided.
WATT is intended to reduce barriers to apprenticeship, particularly for Equity Seeking candidates including (but not limited to) Women, Indigenous, Youth (up to 29), Newcomer and 2SLGBTQIA+ applicants.
IBEW Local 230 is currently hiring new apprentices (electrician's helpers) in Victoria and the Capital Regional District. The starting commercial rate under the collective agreement is $24.33/h (as of April 28, 2024)
REQUIREMENTS
We're looking for highly motivated, hands-on learners who have the ability to follow detailed instructions. To be successful, you must enjoy being challenged, work well under pressure and strive for continuous improvement.
- Must be 17+ and a Citizen or Permanent Resident, eligible to work in Canada;
- Be responsible, reliable & safety-oriented
- Have a high attention to detail
- Have availability to work FULL TIME construction hours
- Possess a Valid Class 7 or 5 Driver's License (preferred) and the ability to get to work on-time
- Have planning skills to navigate unforeseen circumstances
- Demonstrate the ability to acquire the necessary skills and attributes for successful apprenticeship in a limited amount of time
NOTE: Applications of those in areas of high labour market demand are prioritized. In accordance with site restrictions, many jobs are limited to those 18+ years of age. Due to limited public transit service and inconsistent and (at times) rapidly changing job locations applicants with consistent access to personal reliable transportation will rank higher in selection than those who do not.
How does it work?
- Visit wjets.ca/watt to apply (link below)
- You may be invited to attend an assessment to see if WATT is right for you
- In your assessment, show that you've got what it takes to be an IBEW Electrician
- When there are work opportunities for new apprentices in your area, you may be selected to complete our short online course and proceed into in-shop training as a pre-requisite to IBEW employment and apprenticeship sponsorship.
Through WATT you will...
- Take CHARGE of your career
- Learn hands-on skills employers have identified as valuable on the work site.
- Be provided with an independent learning plan (ILP) and support in essential skills upgrading throughout your apprenticeship (to help you prepare for your Level 1 training and all the way through to Red Seal).
- Be provided with your basic tools and steel-toe boots required to start your career as an electrician
- Have access to additional supports as required
- Have basic living expenses and transportation covered if travelling for training
You will receive several industry certificates, including:
- Occupational First Aid Level 1
- Fall Protection
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform/Aerial Work Platform Operator
- WHIMIS 2015
- SiteReadyBC
You will also be registered in SkilledTradesBC Construction Electrician Apprenticeship levels 1-4
After successfully completing training you will:
- Be dispatched to a full-time paid work placement with an IBEW Signatory Electrical Contractor
- Be provided with ongoing mentorship and support
- Be registered as an IBEW Apprentice
- Be eligible to access block level training (without the requirement of, time or money spent on an Electrical Foundations Program).
To apply directly online go to:
www.wjets.ca/watt
As an IBEW Apprentice Electrician, you will work under the guidance of experienced electricians to learn the trade and gain hands-on skills in electrical installations and repairs. Your pre-apprenticeship training will focus on the skills and attributes that employers have identified as most valuable and critical to success in early apprenticeship.
Through successful completion of WATT (Workplace Alternative Trades Training), you will be offered the valuable opportunity to be sponsored in your apprenticeship, have access to the supports you need to succeed and earn while you learn! Guaranteed scheduled wage increases, benefits and RRSPs are included. Speak to an organizer in your local union to learn more.
If you are looking to kickstart your career as an Electrician, this role provides a solid foundation for growth, advancement and success in an industry where you can earn over 100k/year in less than 4 years!
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From $24.33 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 50 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
