Featured Trades Profile
Each month, we feature one of our 13 affiliated trades. With many exciting career opportunities in the skilled trades, take the first step in your journey and learn more today.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Local 625
CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN
Construction electricians plan, assemble, install, commission, inspect, and maintain electrical systems in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial environments (for example, heating, lighting, power, security, communication, and control systems).
Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
- Test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits
- Install power generation, stand-by power generation and power conditioning systems
- Connect power to audio and visual equipment
- Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures
- Conduct preventive maintenance programs
Contact Local 625 to learn more about the electrical trade.
Business Manager: Tom Griffiths
t: 902-450-5625 | IBEW Local 625
Did you know?
Trade unions in Nova Scotia invest more than $7 million a year in training.
There are over 3000 apprentices in Nova Scotia’s Building Trades.
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