72202 – Power system electricians
Lead statement
Power system electricians install, maintain, test and repair electrical power generation, transmission and distribution system equipment and apparatus. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Main duties
- Install and maintain electrical power distribution equipment such as transformers, generators, voltage regulators, switches, circuit breakers, capacitors, inductors, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
- Install and maintain electrical equipment and apparatus in generating stations or powerhouses
- Inspect and test installed electrical equipment and apparatus to locate electrical faults and check their operation, using volt meters, ammeters and other electrical test instruments and equipment
- Repair or replace faulty electrical equipment and apparatus
- Complete test and maintenance reports.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program for power system electricians ora combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in electrical technology is usually required.
- Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Manitoba, Alberta, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Example job titles
apprentice power system electrician · voltage regulator maintainer - electrical power system · power station electrician · electrical powerhouse electrician · power station electrician - electrical power system · relay tester and maintainer - electrical power system · relay tester and repairer - electrical power system · substation electrician - electrical power system · power system electrician · electrician - electricity production · powerhouse electrician - electrical power system · electrical powerhouse electrician - electrical power system · electrical substation electrician - electrical power system · power electrician
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $36.26 | $46.55 | $60.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $35.29 | $49.79 | $59.89 |
| Nova Scotia | $23.53 | $43.39 | $63.61 |
| New Brunswick | $31.29 | $43.98 | $59.04 |
| Quebec | $36.46 | $39.30 | $56.25 |
| Ontario | $38.00 | $50.85 | $61.98 |
| Manitoba | $25.50 | $41.83 | $49.64 |
| Saskatchewan | $38.66 | $49.37 | $59.02 |
| Alberta | $33.03 | $51.64 | $69.92 |
| British Columbia | $36.10 | $50.99 | $67.95 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.