Tuesday 3 June 2014

Tradespeople in Vancouver: Electrical Contractors

Have you ever needed an electrical contractor in Vancouver, B.C., for residential or commercial work?  If you ever do, it might help to clarify exactly what a contractor does. An electrical contractor is an individual or company. They provide specialized electrical services, often to the construction industry. The contractor will have a team of journeymen electricians and probably at least one master electrician to serve in a supervisory capacity.

When you hire an electrical contractor in Vancouver, you’re not simply hiring an electrician; you’re hiring a whole company. Of course there are many types of electricians. Some work as freelance tradespeople, some work in the industrial or manufacturing sectors and others work as contractors. Broadly speaking, electricians work on the installation, design and maintenance of electrical systems and machinery. Their specific role will differ according to their specialty and level of experience.



Whether a large contractor or a freelance tradesperson, they still require the proper licensing and insurance to carry out their business. Many electrical contractors are themselves, master electricians. In order to become a master electrician you are required to take an exam and have worked in the industry for a set amount of years. Master electricians are highly qualified. They command higher salaries for their work and often function in supervisory roles.


It’s a broad industry. Some contactors work in areas such as power line maintenance, for instance.  However, you should be able to find an electrical contractor in Vancouver who provides the services you require, whether the job is big or small, residential or commercial.  

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