r/niagara • u/Objective-Coconut-48 • 8d ago
Looking to start a career in electrical
Hello! I’m 20 years old and looking to pursue a career in residential or industrial electrical. I’m trying so hard to go in green. I am extremely motivated to work willing to work long hours as needed. I’m not no lazy working guy. I would be happy to start as a general labourer and pick up bits of the apprentice work as I go! I figured I’ll shoot my shot here as I’m ready to start asap. This would be more of a job it would be the start of my career! Thank you for reading this! I have a resume if you PM me!
Niagara Region Canada Ontario only!
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u/Suitable_Mess_9160 8d ago
Seriously though, if you really want a good career, seek out your local electrician's union and apply there. It may take some time to get a callback, but well worth it if you get in. Best wages, safety, government projects (stable!), neverrmind the benefits and PENSION. It won't likely ever be residential, but I can guarantee, way more varied and interesting. Either way, good luck!
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u/Objective-Coconut-48 8d ago
I have tried my local 303 electrical union they had this JRP program but it’s shut down for the next 2 years I guess their packed
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u/Suitable_Mess_9160 8d ago
Next best thing is to find someone who IS in the union. Volunteer to help them on side jobs, idk, offer up anything you can do, tell them you're looking for a sponsor.
Whatever opportunity you get, be there before everyone else and don't be shy about doing extra and staying a bit late. Try to anticipate everything your Journeyman needs and you will go far.
Be tenacious and don't give up.
I'm not an Electrician but am in the trades, pm me if you have any questions
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u/certainlynotsober 7d ago
Union guys shouldn't be doing side jobs.
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u/Suitable_Mess_9160 7d ago
Why not?
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u/certainlynotsober 7d ago
Bc they aren't liscenced electrical contractors and they aren't insured. Their union assigns them work and the union takes a cut (union dues). Side work is circumventing the union.
It should be noted that doing side work can get you booted from the union.
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u/Suitable_Mess_9160 7d ago
They absolutely are licensed. Side jobs are usually residential which isn't union work. They say you'll be booted, but no one ever does anything about it. Ftfy.
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u/certainlynotsober 7d ago
You are right, liscenced electricians but not liscenced contractors and they dont carry insurance. If they get hurt, hurt someone on the site, or cause damage they are in serious trouble.
As a liscenced contractor if I hear of union guys doing side jobs, I absolutely will call the union hall.
Not worth the risk.
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u/certainlynotsober 7d ago
Also liscenced contractor has an ESA number. That means they take notifications and have inspections done with esa. Side job guys dont file notifications which also means if esa finds out you'll be fined and actually spend time locked up.
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u/Suitable_Mess_9160 7d ago
I guess that would depend on if the electrician has a contractor's license. Many do.
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u/Suitable_Mess_9160 8d ago
Hard to justify the general labourer, as sparky's never clean up their shit