To become an electrician in Canada, one must complete an apprenticeship program that involves both classroom education and on-the-job training. The apprenticeship program takes 5 levels to complete over 9000 hours of work experience. Upon finishing the apprenticeship, electricians must pass a certification exam to become a licensed journeyman electrician. Electricians have a wide variety of career opportunities with average hourly wages between $25.50-$36 per hour and annual salaries ranging from $51,000 to $100,000.