Electrical mechanics maintain, test, and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgears, and other electrical apparatus. They may specialize in particular functions or products.

In general, you usually need a high school diploma. To gain trade certification as an electrical mechanic, you usually need a three- to four-year apprenticeship or a combination of experience and college or other courses. You may need trade certification in the province / territory where you'll work. Most mechanics may also obtain interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification, which provides job mobility throughout the country. Most recent entrants have a trade / vocational certificate or a community college diploma.