Electrical Contractor
Information you need to know to work as an Electrical Contractor
Who is the licensing body responsible for Electrical Contractors?
To call yourself a Professional Electrical Contractor, you must be registered with the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta (ECAA). You do not have to be registered if you do not call yourself a Professional Electrical Contractor.
What are the certification requirements for Electrical Contractors?
In order to become a Professional Electrical Contractor, you must first be licensed as a Master Electrician with the Safety Codes Council. Certification as a master electrician requires at least 3 years of experience as a journeyperson electrician in Alberta (within the previous five years) and successful completion of an approved examination. For information on the certification requirements for Electrical Contractors, visit ECAA website.
What are the training requirements for Electrical Contractors in Alberta?
Electrical contractors may be journeyperson electricians or have post-secondary education in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology. To obtain electrical permits in Alberta, a contractor must have an Alberta Master Electrician's certificate or employ someone who does. To help electrical contractors operate successful and profitable businesses, the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta offers a Professional Education Program.
What are the accepted English language proficiency tests and where can I be tested?
There are no formal English requirements for Professional Electrical Contractors in Alberta; however, Professional Electrical Contractors must be able to communicate effectively in English in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in order to be successful in the profession and to pass the required exams. To learn more about where to take an English language proficiency test in Alberta, visit English Language Proficiency Tests and Locations.
What resources and supports are available for internationally educated Electrical Contractors?
Directions for Immigrants offers workplace communication groups to help you integrate into the Canadian work environment. The Clear Communication for Business workplace communication group is designed to help internationally educated professional fine-tune their communication skills with colleagues, supervisors, and clients. In one week, you will learn through role-play and scenarios the nuances and expectations of the Canadian business culture. Topics include active listening, assertiveness, conflict resolution, problem solving, and teamwork. Visit Clear Communication for Business for more information.
What information resources are available for Electrical Contractors?
- Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (Tradesecrets)
- Alberta Construction Association
- Calgary Construction Association
- BuildForce Canada
- Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta
- Safety Codes Council
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