The Opportunity:
As part of Maple Leaf Foods’ Maintenance Team, the individual will be responsible for maintaining and servicing equipment used in the facility for the daily production of our products. In doing so, they will support protected plant operations, uphold a safe working environment for all team members, and ensure equipment and processes align with our commitment to animal welfare standards.

Compensation & Benefits:
Electrician Rate: $46.81/hour with an additional premium of $0.70/hour for night shift.

Tool Allowance

Safety Footwear and Eyewear Allowances

100% Employer-Paid Benefits (health, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance)

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate discounts (e.g., GoodLife Fitness, Rogers)

Commitment to Learning – courses, resources, and tools provided to all employees

What You Will Bring:

Red Seal Electrician Certification (required)

Must have own hand tools

Strong knowledge of plant and equipment operations

Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve electrical issues in a fast-paced environment

Good mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan daily tasks with minimal supervision

Comfortable working both independently and in a team-based environmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with Production, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams

Willingness and ability to work overnight shifts

Availability for weekend overtime as production demands require

Physically capable of handling equipment (in excess of 25 kg)

Poultry or food production experience is considered an asset

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot, repair,



and install processing equipment, including electrical and mechanical systems, to ensure efficient and timely resolution of issues

Program, troubleshoot, and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, temperature sensors, and safety devices

Perform troubleshooting and repairs on electrical systems ranging from 24V to 575V (including 3-phase), with a strong understanding of field wiring up to 600V AC

Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic/flow diagrams to support troubleshooting and system improvements; apply working knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and PLC systems to maintain and optimize equipment performance

Perform preventative maintenance and complete work orders, accurately tracking labor, parts, and inventory within a computerized maintenance system

Respond to verbal, written, and electronic work requests, applying corrective actions in a timely and effective manner

Utilize mechanical knowledge to support integrated electrical and equipment troubleshooting

Maintain accurate records, including notes, labor hours, and parts usage in SAP or equivalent systems

Communicate daily repair activities and equipment status with Maintenance, Production, and cross-functional teams

Adhere to all Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, WHMIS, MSDS, BRC, and Company policies and procedures

Accommodation & Equal Opportunity:
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected] .

Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

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📌 Industrial Electrician (Alberta)
🏢 Maple Leaf Foods
📍 Alberta