Apprenticeships

The construction industry is booming in BC and qualified trades people are needed throughout the industry. Good electricians are in demand and a career as an electrician can be rewarding and filled with opportunity for advancement. If you have mathematical and mechanical aptitude, an analytical approach to problem solving, physical strength, manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination and an ability to work at heights, this may be the right choice for you.

Additional skills include an ability to read and interpret drawings and electrical code specifications. Electrical workers are knowledgeable about computerized machinery and efficient with hand tools. Since electrical wires are colour-coded good eyesight and colour vision are vital. Electricians can work alone or as a member of a team.

Experienced electricians frequently advance to supervisory positions as foremen, superintendents, estimators or electrical inspectors. With some money and management skills, many electricians start their own contracting businesses.

To work as an apprentice electrician in the IBEW you must be registered in a five-year apprenticeship program that will lead to qualification. Electricians must complete the apprenticeship program and pass an interprovincial standards exam to receive a Certificate of Qualification with an interprovincial Red Seal endorsement and a Certificate of Apprenticeship. Financial assistance bursary application forms are now available to EJTC apprentices who are/will be attending technical training. Read the founder's bursary bio for more information.

Completion of secondary school or equivalent, with Physics 11, English 12 and Math 12 are pre-requisites for people interested in pursuing an apprenticeship with the IBEW.

The EJTC offers one of the highest quality apprenticeship programs in the province. Our apprentices are offered membership in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 213 and as union members receive ongoing training, upgrading and access to higher wages, benefits and job security. If you think an electrical career is for you, apply today. The future is waiting.