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Description
POSITION PROFILE
Electrician
Department
Reports to:
Maintenance
Maintenance Manager
Date: May 21st 2026
Profile Summary
The Electrical Journeyman will have valid Electrical certification, and the position is accountable for all electrical along
with corrective, preventative/predictive programs for all plant equipment and building facilities. This position will report
to the Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Team lead for day – to – day task. This role is a rotational shift that
includes morning, afternoon and night shift (rotation is biweekly or as required for the operational needs).
Specific Accountabilities
Provide assistance in the repair of all electrical/electronic processes and maintenance related lost time
events. Troubleshoot all production and plant equipment and process HMI/PLC / SCADA systems plus
facility infrastructure to ensure high levels of safety, quality, production and effective maintenance are
achieved
Follow all predictive/preventive maintenance programs utilizing SAP for Work Orders requests, SOP’s and
GMP Standards. Assist in developing new SOP’s, GMP standards and One Point Lessens as required.
Provide guidance, mentoring and direct instruction to all members of the maintenance department on Best
Practice, Technical Applications and Process Change in a clear and supportive manner. Implement training
with feedback where required in any deficient area for less experienced members of the maintenance team
to help align competencies across the group.
Determine and select appropriate tools, spare parts and components to execute the required level of
maintenance to all plants and equipment whilst ensuring an accurate control of inventory in the process.
Assist in the planning phase for installation and removal of equipment. Perform start-up commissioning
and any shutdown activities for the plant as an internal project or with manufacturers and service providers
as required.
Inspect and calibrate accessible process controls, measuring equipment and recording devices to maintain
or improve equipment performance or OEE and implement any cost saving ideas, according to trade
Perform maintenance of vacuum pumps, motors, blowers, roasters, grinders, conveyors, elevators, augers,
packaging equipment, compressors and HVAC systems etc. as required.
Ensure equipment logs are maintained effectively along with process inventory data and restock
requests, utilize CMMS System to help maintain complete and accurate records in conjunction with
maintenance planner.
Maintain regular contact with Maintenance Manager and production management including Shift
Managers, Shift Leads and the Maintenance Department staff as well as Vendors and Contractors as
required.
Recommend process changes and apply Lean Manufacturing Principles and tools, as appropriate
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Adhere to operational safety systems and practices and ensure that all safety measures for the plant and
production lines are in place and followed accordingly.
Maintain a clean work environment, including all related equipment and tools, as outlined in the Sanitation
procedure
Carry out weekly reviews of the GMP and Premise audit reports and delegate appropriate remedial tasks
in the relevant skills and trades to facilitate rapid completion and closure of any non-conformance.
Support equity, diversity, and inclusivity programs.
Understand, apply and actively participate in maintaining product quality and food safety program practices
including BRC, HACCP, QA / QC, GMP, Sanitation and good hygiene practices.
Understand, apply and actively participate in maintaining health and safety program practices including
lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting, confined space, incident prevention, WHMIS, M/C guarding, CSA Z462 or
NFPA 70E - Electrical Safety in the workplace and all other personal and process related safety practices.
Other duties as assigned.
Ideal Qualifications
Must have a valid Ontario Industrial Electrician License.
Minimum 10 years of electrical maintenance field, preferably in food manufacturing or other related industry
preferred.
Knowledge of health and safety practices and food safety procedures.
Ability to prioritize tasks and ensure completion with minimal errors.
Ability to assess and promptly rectify difficult situations and /or issues.
Active knowledge of health and safety regulations in high heat area.
Flexible working all 3 shifts, changing start times, including weekends. Plus, overtime as needed.
Working under minimum supervision.
Disclaimer
This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be
an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job
performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other
Duties And Responsibilities As Required.
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Responsibilities
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and commission electrical systems, production equipment, and facility infrastructure, while carrying out preventive and predictive maintenance and keeping accurate maintenance and inventory records. Support safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations through equipment inspections, process improvements, mentoring, and collaboration with maintenance, production, and external service teams.
Requirements
Requires a valid Ontario Industrial Electrician License and at least 10 years of electrical maintenance experience, preferably in food manufacturing or a related industry. Candidates should understand health, safety, and food safety practices, work with minimal supervision, prioritize and resolve issues effectively, and be flexible to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime.
Skills
- Electrical Maintenance
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- PLC/HMI/SCADA Systems
- Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
- Equipment Commissioning
- Process Controls Calibration
- Industrial Equipment Repair
- SAP Work Orders
- CMMS Recordkeeping
- Inventory Control
- Lean Manufacturing
- Team Mentoring and Training
- Food Safety
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Lockout/Tagout
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Food & Beverage
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Ontario Industrial Electrician License
- Electrical Certification
- Electrical Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- SAP
- CMMS
- Work Orders
- SOPs
- GMP
- HMI
- PLC
- SCADA
- Process Controls
- Equipment Calibration
- Commissioning
- Lockout/Tagout
- WHMIS
- CSA Z462
- NFPA 70E
- BRC
- HACCP
- QA/QC
- Lean Manufacturing
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Inventory Control
- HVAC Systems
- Industrial Equipment
- OEE
