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What They Do |
Electricians in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
 | Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records. |
| Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations |
| Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors |
| Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipement |
| Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels |
| Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits |
| Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair |
| Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems and remove and replace faulty components |
| Connect electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signalling devices and heating and cooling systems |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
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| Other services (except public administration) |
3.0% |
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| Public administration |
3.0% |
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| Educational services |
2.0% |
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| Electricians work for electrical contractors and maintenance departments of buildings/other organizations. |
| The unionization rate (53%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. |
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