Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.

Rising Edge

Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on. Reporting to the Site Supervisor, the role of Journeyperson Electrician is to perform maintenance, upgrading and installation of equipment in 13.8kV to 500 kV substations.

Under this role the Journeyperson Electrician reads and interprets drawings, blueprints and electrical code specifications.

The Journeyperson

Electrician is also responsible for planning layout and illustration of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications.

The Journeyperson

Electrician inspects electrical systems, components and equipment to identify defects and to ensure compliance with codes. This is a senior role which requires performance evaluation, coaching mentoring and training of Electrical Apprentices. Installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of different electrical systems, faulty equipment and apparatus including transformers, circuit breakers, switches, switchgears, instrument transformers, relays and other related equipment (500kV, 240kV, 144kV, 69kV, 25kV, 13.8kV) Installation of structural steel, installation of buried utilities Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring and training to Electrical Apprentices in understanding, identifying and resolving technical issues.

Assist Electrician





Apprentices with the day to day activities involved with substation construction including working in a safe and quality manner. Responsible for Inspection and testing of high voltage electrical equipment installed in a substation. Ensure test and maintenance reports are maintained and completed at all times Lead installation and facilitate planning of ground grids, assembly of power system equipment, cabling and wiring Ensure all electrical work complies with Technical Safety BC requirements, applicable permits and inspections, and company standards s safety policies and secure work procedures and be familiar with the potential hazards of working near energized equipment This position supports projects throughout British Columbia and will require travel within the province This position is designated as safety-sensitive making employment contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.

Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00 a.m.

- Overtime compensation will be provided in accordance with the British Columbia Employment Standards Act and/or applicable project agreements Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent) A reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this role is $47.43 - $55.53 CAD at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within the range is determined based on job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training Minimum of 5 years of work experience as an Electrician with at least 2 years of experience working in substations required PSSP/WPP,



Cat 5 or equivalent training and certifications considered an asset Experience in BC Hydro or utility-related work preferred High-voltage experience considered a strong asset Have thorough knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) with BC Amendments, Technical Safety BC requirements, and WorkSafeBC occupational health and safety regulations as they relate to electrical and utility work Have a calid Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent, with an acceptable driving record Experience with Microsoft Windows, Office and computer-based test equipment would be an asset Able to travel including travelling to remote sites Overtime opportunities (project dependent) Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and disability) Company-paid safety training Annual PPE allowance provided for field-based employees (post-probation) Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent) Travel time to and from site will be paid at base rate, and travel provided by employer (project dependent) Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling support) Employee Referral Bonus Program Every project is approached with diligence, strategic planning, and reliable execution practices to protect our teams and the clients we serve while delivering world-class high-voltage solutions. Our unwavering commitment to safety and quality drives excellence on every project, every day. We support our employees through meaningful engagement initiatives, team events, and a culture that prioritizes wellbeing, inclusion, and genuine lasting connections.

Career Growth & Impact: Your role is a path to a long-term career. We empower our employees with hands-on experience, exposure to diverse projects, and opportunities to advance across disciplines, locations, and career paths.

At Rising Edge

Group, you're not just building projects, you're building a meaningful career where your work helps power the future, one project at a time. #

📌 Electrician - Full Time (Fort St. John)
🏢 Rising Edge Group
📍 Fort St. John