Job Description

Power Up Your Future: Become an Electrician with WATT - No Experience Needed!

Pay:

Starting at

CA$25.29/hour

Location:

Kamloops, BC

Job Type:

Full-time, Apprenticeship

About WATT

WATT (

Workplace Alternative Trades Training

) is a

government-funded

fast-track

pre-apprenticeship program

designed to

remove barriers to entry into the electrical trade. WATT

is training workers how employers require, when and where they are needed.This initiative is part of a provincial and federal effort to

increase diversity and inclusion in construction

by prioritizing applications from

equity-seeking groups

, including:

Women

Indigenous Peoples

Youth-at-Risk (up to age 29)

Newcomers

Racialized Minorities

2SLGBTQIA+ individuals

Through WATT, you can

start your career as a Pre-Apprentice Electrician in as little as one month

--with

no cost, no experience, and no academic prerequisites

.

Why Choose WATT?

Free training, tools, and safety gear

Fast-Track to Apprenticeship Sponsorship & Employment

with IBEW Local 993

Hands-on skills employers value

Living and travel supports available for training

Industry certifications included:

Occupational First Aid Level 1 Fall Protection WHMIS 2015 SiteReadyBC Mobile Elevated Work Platform Operator Registration in

SkilledTradesBC Construction Electrician Apprenticeship (Levels 1-4)

What You'll Gain

Paid work placement with an IBEW contractor Ongoing mentorship and career support Access to benefits, RRSP matching, and scheduled wage increases A clear path to earning

$100K+ annually within 4 years

Requirements

Age 17+ and eligible to work in Canada Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency Reliable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented Available for

full-time construction hours

Valid Class 7N or 5 driver's license Ability to commute to changing job sites (reliable vehicle for personal transportation is an asset)

How It Works

Apply online at

wjets.ca/watt

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.

This program is fully funded by the Provincial and Federal Government to support equity-priority groups in building rewarding careers in the trades.

If you identify as part of one or more of these groups, your application will be prioritized.

Ready to take charge of your future?

Apply now at

wjets.ca/watt

and start your journey toward a high-paying, stable career in the electrical trade.

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!

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.

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 or required to participate

To apply directly online go to:

https://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 $25.29 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kamloops, BC (V2E): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

This training program is funded by the Provincial and Federal Government. WATT is intended to increase diversity and inclusion of key groups in the construction industry (Women, Indigenous People, Racialized Minorities/People of Colour, Newcomers, 2SLGBTQIA+, 'Youth at Risk'). Do you identify as belonging to one or more of these equity-priority groups? Have you read through the FAQs on the wjets.ca/watt website?
Licence/Certification:

Refugee Status, Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship (required) Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person