Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba

Explore the Trades

Construction Electrician

Construction electricians construct and service electrical infrastructure. The scope of the trade includes planning assembling, installing, trouble shooting, repairing, testing and maintaining electrical fixtures, and systems that provide heat, light, power or control in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Construction electricians ensure electrical infrastructure operates safely and properly. They must have the experience to safely remove electrical services and systems as well as assess the suitability of existing services for future use. Many electricians specialize in specific types of installations such as new home construction or in the institutional (schools, hospitals, etc.), commercial or industrial sectors.

The Construction Electrician Trade is a Red Seal Trade recognized as a compulsory trade within Manitoba regulations.

Construction Electrician - Apprenticeship Program

Levels	Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training)	Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training)	Delivered By
4	1,800	10-10-10-10	RRC & ACC (All Levels) UCN (Levels 1 & 2 only)

For a complete overview of the Apprenticeship Manitoba Training Standards, Red Seal Exam information and preparation tools, and accredited programs visit the Apprenticeship Manitoba Website.

Interested in speaking with an industry professional or finding an employer hiring Construction Electrician Apprentices, E-mail ECAM.

Industrial Electrician

An industrial electrician plans, installs, tests, inspects, troubleshoots and services all types of industrial electrical equipment vital to the operation of commercial and industrial businesses. These include all equipment or components directly or indirectly exposed to electric power, such as motors, generators, pumps, lighting systems and associated electrical and electronic controls. They also provide preventive maintenance and keep maintenance records. Industrial electricians are employed by electrical contractors, government, and maintenance departments in factories, plants or mines. Industrial Electrician is a Red Seal Trade recognized as a compulsory trade in Manitoba.

Industrial Electrician - Apprenticeship Program

Levels	Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training)	Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training)	Delivered By
4	1,800	10-10-10-10	UCN (All Levels) RRC & ACC (Levels 1 & 2 only)

For a complete overview of the Apprenticeship Manitoba Training Standards, Red Seal Exam information and preparation tools, and accredited programs for Industrial electricians, visit the Apprenticeship Manitoba Website.

Interested in speaking with an industry professional or finding an employer hiring Industrial Electrician Apprentices, E-mail ECAM.

Instrumentation and Control Technician

An instrumentation and control technician is someone who installs, examines, removes, repairs and/or replaces items such as sensors, indicators, tubing and wiring. They also work on x-ray equipment, closed-circuit television systems, monitoring and alarm systems, gas analysis equipment and other lab equipment. Instrumentation and Control Technician is a Red Seal Trade.

Instrumentation and Control Technician - Training Program

Levels	Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training)	Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training)	Delivered By
4	1,600	10-10-10-10	NAIT, SAIT & SIAST

For a complete overview of the Apprenticeship Manitoba Training Standards (Curriculum standards are organized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Training), Red Seal Exam information and preparation tools, and accredited programs for Industrial electricians, visit the Apprenticeship Manitoba Website.

Interested in speaking with an industry professional or finding an employer hiring Instrumentation and Control Technician Apprentices, E-mail ECAM.

Power Electrician

A power electrician is certified to install, test, repair and maintain electrical apparatus in generating and converter stations and substations. This equipment is used to generate, transmit, distribute and convert electricity. Power electricians work both inside and outside buildings and structures such as thermal and hydraulic generating stations, substations and other utility-owned buildings. Maintenance work takes place on the ground and at various heights requiring bucket-truck or ladder work.

Power electricians are employed by electrical utility companies such as Manitoba Hydro.

Power Electrician - Apprenticeship Program

Levels	Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training)	Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training)	Delivered By
4	1,600	10-10-10-10	RRC (All Levels) UCN & ACC (Levels 1 & 2

For a complete overview of the Apprenticeship Manitoba Training Standards, and accredited programs for Power Electricians, visit the Apprenticeship Manitoba Website.

Interested in speaking with an industry professional or finding an employer hiring Power Electrician Apprentices, E-mail ECAM.