Company: Boart Longyear
Position: 309A Licensed Electrician
Location: North Bay, Ontario
Unionized position – Machine Maintenance
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Compensation Range: $24.75 to $38.50 Hrly

Position Overview
Boart Longyear seeks a 309A Licensed Electrician to support electrical maintenance activities within its industrial manufacturing and facility operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and effective plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems, including motors, drives, PLCs, control panels, and automation equipment.

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to support equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

Diagnose electrical issues using schematics, technical drawings, and electrical testing equipment.

Work on high‑voltage and low‑voltage systems in compliance with applicable electrical codes and safety standards.

Provide electrical support for production equipment, machining centers, overhead cranes, and material‑handling systems.

Conduct electrical maintenance on building and facility systems, including lighting, distribution panels, HVAC electrical components, and emergency systems.

Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to support operational improvements and equipment upgrades.

Maintain accurate documentation, work orders, and maintenance records.

Adhere to all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and OH&S; regulations.

Participate in equipment installations, commissioning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements





Valid Ontario 309A Construction & Maintenance Electrician Certificate of Qualification.

3–5 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or facility/building‑maintenance environment.

Strong knowledge of electrical codes, PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation systems.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues efficiently and accurately.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.

Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team environment.

Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and on‑call as required.

Assets

Experience in mining, drilling, or heavy equipment manufacturing.

PLC programming or diagnostic experience (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.).

Instrumentation or automation experience.

Multi‑trade exposure, including basic mechanical or millwright skills.

Benefits

Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Pension and retirement savings programs.

Opportunities for training, professional development, and career advancement.

A strong safety culture and supportive team environment.

Stable, long‑term employment with a respected global industry leader.

EEO & Accessibility
Boart Longyear welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as per the guidelines of the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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📌 Electrician (309A Certification) (Ontario)
🏢 Boart Longyear
📍 Ontario