Electrical Apprentice – BAS/Controls Installation

Red Deer-Alberta-CanadaFull-timeCA$25–CA$32/hrPosted Jul 2, 2026
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Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.


For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

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Here's what we have to offer

  • Competitive pay.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one.
  • Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
  • JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
  • Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs.
  • Scheduling and management support.

What you will do

As an HVAC Electrical Controls Installer under specific supervision, performs routine installation and checkout on a variety of systems utilizing codes, company procedures, engineering drawings and personal analysis. Works with "Prime" electrical contractors as required. Develops a positive interface with the customer to ensure confidence and satisfaction with the system installation. 

How you will do it

  • Installs raceways, conduit, cables and wiring to meet local or national codes, standards and customer system requirements.

  • Mounts, terminate and tag controls equipment as needed.

  • Assists sales with electrical estimates, including walking retrofit projects.

  • Post installation check out wiring and terminations with test instruments as needed.

  • Keeps management informed of job needs, progress and issues.

  • Completes administrative duties, including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation/redlines. Provides feedback to JCI LSS/PM on changes and keeps redlines/as-built drawings current.

  • Resolves job site conflicts regarding installation issues or escalates concerns to management as required.

  • Communicates with the customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site.

  • Adheres to Johnson Controls safety programs and policies.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

What we look for in an HVAC Electrical Controls Installer

Required

  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings.

  • Preference will be given to 1st- and 2nd-Year Electrical Apprentices; however, qualified Certified/Journeyperson Electricians are also encouraged to apply. Compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, and apprenticeship level, with the hourly rate adjusted accordingly.

  • Possesses working knowledge of local codes as they apply to controls.

  • Experienced in scope determination of installation materials.

  • Able to work independently.

  • Willing to work occasional overnight and out-of-town projects as needed to meet business requirements and client expectations.

Preferred

  • Experience with HVAC control installations.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $25-32 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To  support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

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