Full-Time

Electrical Journeyperson

Posted on 9/17/2025

BGIS

BGIS

5,001-10,000 employees

Global facilities management provider

No salary listed

Halifax Regional Municipality, NS, Canada

In Person

Location listed in post includes Halifax and greater Nova Scotia; separate line mentions Moncton, NB, Canada as location but the job description points to Halifax/NS area; assume NS region; no remote option.

Category
Electrical Engineering (2)
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Requirements
  • Certificate of Qualification as a registered Electrical Apprentice in the NSAA, [www.nsapprenticeship.ca](http://www.nsapprenticeship.ca) is required
  • Minimum of 2 years of trade experience (apprenticeship included)
  • Knowledge of Nova Scotia Electrical Safety Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation required
  • Building Automation Controls experience
  • Fire Alarm experience
  • Experience in Class 1 Division 1
  • Self-motivated, and willing to learn
  • Work well independently and be a team player
  • Good writing and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
  • Valid Driver’s License
Responsibilities
  • Cut, thread, bend, assemble, and install conduits and other types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings
  • Pull wire and cable through conduits, position, maintain and install distribution and control equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels, and fuse enclosures, install single and multi-wire cables above and underground, install data cabling, and install and maintain fiber optic and signaling systems
  • Work in the full range of environmental conditions: including outside in all weather
  • Install fixtures and devices for industrial applications and systems
  • Perform well with mechanical ability and a thorough knowledge of the principles of electricity, circuitry, and power distribution systems, and familiarity with the materials and techniques of construction
  • Safely troubleshoot repairs logically and efficiently

BGIS provides facilities management and real estate services for buildings and real estate portfolios around the world. Its services cover the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and support needed to run workplaces and built environments, often bundled as integrated facilities management for clients.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Markham, Canada

Founded

1992

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • BGIS partnered with Des Nedhe Group in May 2024 to form Ela Hultsi for APAC expansion.
  • BGIS acquired 100-strong UK maintenance firm from Briggs & Forrester, boosting mechanical capabilities.
  • CCMP invested via CCMP III CV in 2022 to fuel BGIS growth post-2019 acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • CCMP exits BGIS via sale or IPO in 6-12 months, causing operational upheaval.
  • JLL undercuts BGIS healthcare contracts, eroding 20-30% market share in 12-24 months.
  • CBRE acquires Emcor UK, sidelining BGIS operations and dropping 15% revenue in 18-24 months.

What makes BGIS unique

  • BGIS delivers technology-enabled integrated facilities management across healthcare, education, and government sectors.
  • BGIS pioneered as 1992 joint venture of Johnson Controls and Brookfield Properties in Canada.
  • BGIS employs over 10,000 staff globally with engineering-focused sustainability expertise.

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Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Company News

Insider Media
Dec 5th, 2024
100-strong building services maintenance firm acquired from Briggs & Forrester Group

A national mechanical and electrical building services maintenance company which employs more than 100 people and forms part of Briggs & Forrester Group has been acquired. The deal was…

NationTalk
May 23rd, 2024
BGIS and Des Nedhe Group Form Partnership, Ela Hultsi Facilities Management

MARKHAM, ON, May 23, 2024 - BGIS, a global pioneer in real estate management services, is proud to announce its partnership with Des Nedhe Group, forming Ela Hultsi Facilities Management.

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