Residential Electrician

Electricians in this unit group lay out, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of buildings and other establishments, or they may be self-employed.

With currently 3,930 existing positions and another 250 in the next three years, now is an ideal time to start thinking about this as a career path. The average annual salary of this position is $69,200. Which is a great annual salary in this province.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program is usually required.
• Trade certification for construction electricians is compulsory in Saskatchewan.
• Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified construction electricians upon successful completion of the inter-provincial Red Seal examination.

In-demand soft skills

• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Organized

For more detailed information, please visit the official StatCan listing of this position.
7241 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)