Residential Electrical Services in Foothills County & Southern Alberta

Whether you're building new, renovating, or just need a few outlets added, your home's electrical system needs to be safe, code-compliant, and ready for how you actually live. J. McNiven Electric provides full residential electrical services across Foothills County and the surrounding communities, backed by Red Seal Journeyman and Master Electrician certification and three generations of experience.

What We Do

  • New home wiring

    Complete electrical for new construction — from rough-in through to final fixtures, switches, and receptacles. We work with your builder to get the layout right and the inspection passed first time.

  • Renovation and addition wiring

    Adding a suite, finishing a basement, or opening up a wall? We handle all the electrical for renovations and additions, tying new circuits into your existing panel safely and to code.

  • Panel and service upgrades

    If your panel is full, outdated, or undersized for your needs, we upgrade it. 100A to 200A, 200A to 400A, Federal Pioneer or Zinsco swaps — whatever your home needs to run safely.

  • Lighting design and installation

    Interior, exterior, and landscape lighting — pot lights, pendants, under-cabinet, pathway lights, and everything in between. We help you plan the layout and install it right.

  • Data, communications, and low-voltage wiring

    Structured cabling for home networks, TV, phone, and audio. Clean runs, proper terminations, and a setup that actually works the way it should.

  • EV charger installation

    Level 2 EV charger wiring and installation, including the dedicated circuit, panel capacity check, and the charger itself. Garage or exterior mount, whatever works for your setup.

  • Hot tub and outdoor receptacle wiring

    Dedicated GFCI-protected circuits for hot tubs, outdoor kitchens, and exterior outlets — properly rated, weatherproofed, and inspected.

  • Backup generator installation and transfer switches

    Portable or standby generator hookups with proper transfer switches, so your home can run safely on backup power without backfeeding the grid.

  • Smoke and CO detector installation

    Hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed to current code, with battery backup and proper interconnection so they all sound together.

  • Security system wiring

    Low-voltage wiring for security cameras, alarm panels, motion sensors, and access control — pre-wired during construction or retrofitted into existing homes.

  • Aluminum wiring inspections and remediation

    If your home was built in the '60s or '70s, it may have aluminum wiring. We inspect connections, install approved connectors where needed, and make sure your home is safe.

Done Right, Explained Clearly

Electrical work isn't something to cut corners on. We pull the right permits, do the work to current Canadian Electrical Code, and walk you through what we're doing and why. Friendly, approachable, and on time — that's how we do every residential job, from a single light fixture in a Diamond Valley bungalow to a full new build on an Okotoks acreage.

Service areas

Whether you need residential, farm & acreage, commercial, solar, or emergency electrical services, we’re committed to dependable workmanship, safety, and local expertise - wherever you are in our service region.

📞 Call 1-403-485-0210 or contact us for a quote.

We believe in simple ideas, strong relationships, and lasting impact. What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.

We proudly provide reliable electrical services across southern Alberta, serving homeowners, farms, acreages, and businesses in: