Electricians
Construction and Extraction
Plans layouts from sketches, blueprints, and local codes, then places conduit inside walls or other hidden spaces and pulls insulated wire through to complete circuits. Wires are connected to breakers, transformers, and other components; assemblies and fixtures are installed, tested, and kept in working order with hand tools, power tools, and testers such as ammeters or test lamps. The job often means working from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs, and a current electrician's license or identification card is required where regulations demand it. It suits people who like tracing faults, following codes exactly, and combining careful layout with hands-on repair.
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate (vocational/technical)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$63'190
Median Wage Market Position
$63'190
What you might do
- Plan wiring layouts from drawings and codes
- Run conduit and pull cable through walls
- Connect wires to breakers and transformers
- Install and test fixtures, outlets, and appliances
- Repair wiring from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs
- Check circuits with meters and test lamps
Skills that matter
- Diagnosing faults in wiring and fixtures
- Pulling cable through conduit and boxes
- Testing circuits with meters or lamps
- Matching layouts to codes and blueprints
- Discussing wiring plans with the crew
- Connecting wires to breakers and transformers
AI & the future of this role
Wiring, troubleshooting live systems, and meeting safety codes keep this work grounded in physical sites and licensed responsibility. Design aids may speed planning, yet field diagnosis and code-compliant installs still favor human judgment.
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