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Why Work at Custom Electric

At Custom Electric, we believe that the quality of our work begins with the quality of our people — and that means investing in them for the long term. We are one of southern Alberta’s largest independent electrical contractors, with a workforce of approximately 375 tradespeople and staff, and a culture built on stability, development, and genuine respect for the people who represent us on site every day.

We do not hire and lay off. When a project wraps, we work to keep our people moving — repositioning crews to other active projects and seeking out new work to ensure continuity of employment. That philosophy has produced a team with remarkable tenure: service milestones of 20, 30, and 40 years are not uncommon at Custom Electric, and they are recognized and celebrated.

As an employee-owned company, many of our supervisors and project managers hold ownership stakes in the business. That ownership culture creates accountability, pride, and a shared commitment to quality at every level of the organization — from the apprentice on their first project to the foreman who has been with us for decades.

If you are a skilled electrician, an apprentice looking for the right place to develop your trade, or a project management professional seeking a company that values experience and rewards performance, Custom Electric is a place worth considering.