George A. Wright & Son (Toronto) Ltd., a Tessera Group Company, has been building a tradition of quality and customer service in the food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods manufacturing industries since 1894. We design, manufacture, and install all kinds of material handling and automation equipment in manufacturing facilities throughout the GTA and South-Central Ontario.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Supervisor holding a valid Ontario 309A Electrical License to lead field installations and trade operations. In this role, you will direct electrical crews on-site at our customers’ manufacturing facilities, ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient installation, removal, and servicing of conveying and automation equipment.
Note: This is an industrial equipment installation and site leadership role with an equipment manufacturer/contractor, not a plant maintenance or residential/commercial position.
Key Responsibilities
- On-Site Leadership: Supervise and direct electrical crews, apprentices, and subcontractors on customer job sites, ensuring work aligns with project schedules and customer requirements.
- Technical Oversight: Lead the installation of rigid conduit, motor control centers (MCCs), industrial control panels, and power distribution for new machinery and automation lines.
- Blueprint & Systems Interpretation: Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, single-line ladder logic diagrams, and machinery layout prints to guide site installation.
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company standard operating procedures, and the Ontario Electrical Code.
- Project Coordination & Efficiency: Coordinate daily site tasks, monitor crew productivity, troubleshoot complex field issues, and identify ways to complete installations more efficiently.
- Customer & Internal Communication: Act as the primary technical point of contact on-site for customer representatives, project managers, and internal engineering teams.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect completed electrical work to ensure superior craftsmanship, operational integrity, and full compliance before client sign-off.
- Administrative & Policy Adherence: Uphold and enforce company health and safety, human resources, timekeeping, and expense reporting policies.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Certification: Valid Ontario 309A (Construction & Maintenance Electrician) Certificate of Qualification / Red Seal required.
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on industrial electrical experience, with a proven track record in a supervisory, team lead, or site foreman capacity.
- Industry Knowledge: Expert-level knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) and extensive hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing environments.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise with industrial machinery, motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, and material handling/conveying systems.
- Leadership & Problem-Solving: Strong team management, conflict resolution, and site decision-making abilities.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with clients, crew members, and internal management.
- Logistics & Tools: Must possess standard trade hand tools and have reliable transportation to travel to job sites throughout the GTA and South-Central Ontario.
Please note, this position is currently based out of our head office at 21 State Crown Boulevard, Scarborough ON M1V 4B1. However, we will be relocating to a new facility in Newmarket, ON in Fall 2026.
Compensation:
George A. Wright offers an engaging and rewarding workplace. We care about our team members and enjoy developing long-term working relationships. We offer a total compensation package that includes:
- Competitive wage
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Continued training and development
- Opportunities for advancement
This is a new vacancy.
Wage: From $50-60 per hour
Actual compensation offered for this position may vary depending on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skill set. The stated compensation reflects the anticipated range for the role.
Recruitment Agencies:
George A. Wright welcomes applications submitted directly by individual candidates. Please note that George A. Wright does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from recruitment agencies or recruiters without an existing agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered to have been provided without expectation of referral fees or other compensation.
George A. Wright is committed to providing employment accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted regarding an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
George A. Wright does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
