$37/hour + Performance Bonuses | Year-Round Employment | No Evenings or Weekends

ARE YOU THE ELECTRICIAN WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

- Do you LOVE residential electrical work and have at least 5 years of hands-on experience?
- Can you confidently run residential jobs from start to finish, solve challenging problems, and deliver work you're proud to put your name on?
- Are you a skilled, resourceful electrician who takes initiative, makes sound decisions, and finds solutions rather than excuses?
- Do you genuinely enjoy working with homeowners, building trust, and helping people make good decisions?
- Do you take pride in mentoring apprentices, supporting teammates, and contributing to a company's success?
- Would you love steady, year-round work with no seasonal layoffs, no evenings or weekends, and a team that genuinely values its people?

If you answered YES, keep reading. We might be a outstanding fit!

ABOUT BLAIS ELECTRIC

We're a locally owned electrical contracting company serving Guelph and surrounding communities since 2013. We believe a trade company can be both deeply human and professionally excellent.

We take pride in our craftsmanship, but how we treat people matters just as much. Our values guide everything we do: Relationships Matter. Pride in Our Work. We Own the Experience. We Build It Together.

We're building a company where people keep their word, take ownership, support one another, and genuinely enjoy working together. We work hard, hold ourselves to high standards, learn from our mistakes, and believe in having a life outside of work.

We're growing and adding another van to our fleet to continue serving our clients while protecting the work-life balance we've built. We're looking for an experienced residential electrician who shares our values and wants to be part of something we're all proud of.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

- You're a fully licensed Ontario 309A Construction & Maintenance Electrician with at least 5 years of residential electrical experience. NO APPRENTICES.
- You genuinely love residential work and can independently run residential jobs from start to finish, without another electrician directing you.
- You know the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and ESA inspection process, take pride in quality workmanship, and never knowingly cut corners.
- You're confident, decisive, organized, and take ownership of your work.




- You're personable, communicate clearly, and enjoy helping homeowners understand their options.
- You're comfortable recommending solutions, presenting upfront pricing, and asking clients for their business.
- You enjoy mentoring apprentices, supporting teammates, and contributing to the company's success.
- You hold a clean Ontario G Class driver's licence, are comfortable with field software and working in attics, crawlspaces, on ladders and construction sites,
- You can provide a satisfactory police Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.
- You communicate clearly and confidently in English, both verbally and in writing, so you can explain electrical issues and recommendations to homeowners, coordinate with teammates, and document your work accurately

IMPORTANT: Five years of recent hands-on residential experience and the ability to independently run residential jobs are non-negotiable. Commercial or industrial experience alone does not qualify. Please do not apply if you don't meet these requirements.

THE ROLE

You'll be

- Independently leading residential jobs, including renovations, custom homes, panel and service upgrades, EV chargers, troubleshooting, and service calls.
- Diagnosing problems, planning work, and delivering safe, code-compliant installations.
- Building relationships with homeowners, explaining solutions, and making their experience easier and less stressful.
- Using our flat-rate pricebook to present opporutnities found in a home, recommend appropriate work, and earn client approval.
- Mentoring apprentices, coordinating with trades, and maintaining accurate job records in ServiceTitan.

Yes, sales are part of this role. Our approach is rooted in helping people. We want electricians who confidently use their expertise to diagnose problems, explain options, and help homeowners make informed decisions, not pressure them into unnecessary work.

THE BENEFITS

- Competitive earning potential:



$37/hour base plus performance bonuses of approximately 5–15%. That's $38.85–$42.55/hour equivalent when bonuses are earned. Bonuses are not guaranteed.
- Job security: Steady, year-round employment. We don't do seasonal layoffs.
- Work-life balance: No evenings, weekends, or after-hours emergency calls. Three weeks of paid vacation plus seven personal days to start.
- A great team: Work alongside skilled, supportive people who value respect, accountability, and having a good laugh.
- Set up for success: Company vehicle, tablet, phone stipend, organized paperless systems, contemporary software, and materials staged ahead of time.
- Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, extended health care, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, mileage reimbursement where applicable, paid time off, and company events.

SOUND LIKE YOUR KIND OF PLACE? If you're an excellent residential electrician who loves the trade, cares about people, and wants to work somewhere your skills and contributions genuinely matter, we'd love to meet you.

To apply, submit BOTH your resume and a short cover letter through Indeed. Applications without a cover letter will NOT be considered.

Your cover letter doesn't need to be formal or lengthy. Tell us about a residential job you've independently run that you're particularly proud of, and answer one question:

Which of our four company values resonates with you most, and what's a real example of how you've demonstrated it in your work?

We strongly encourage women and underrepresented individuals in the trades to apply. Preference may be given to qualified women candidates as part of our commitment to improving representation in the electrical industry.

We're hiring ASAP and reviewing applications as they arrive. The position may be filled early.

Work Location: In person, serving Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, and surrounding areas.

Licence Required: Ontario 309A Construction & Maintenance Electrician.

Pay: $37.00-$48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits

- Company car
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 RESIDENTIAL JOURNEYPERSON ELECTRICIAN (309A) (Guelph)
🏢 Blais Electric
📍 Guelph