Position Title: Maintenance Electrician Job Type: Full Time Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor Location: Kitchener Issue Date: January 25th, 2026 Revision Code:

Company Overview – Who We Are
For more than five decades, Conestoga Cold Storage Limited has been committed to serving customers across Canada and around the world with reliability and innovation. As a privately owned third-party cold storage company and one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for twenty consecutive years, we take pride not only in our technology but in our people.

With six modern cold storage facilities, we have grown to become Canada’s second-largest service provider in our industry. Our global reputation for excellence in automation and robotics reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and delivering world-class service.

Position Summary
The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair, installation, and modification of all warehouse equipment. The primary objective of this role is to ensure optimal uptime and reliable performance of machinery and automated systems. Knowledge of electrical codes and the ability to interpret electrical drawings are considered strong assets. This is a reliable, shop based position within a fully automated facility, requiring regular work in refrigerated and freezer environments.

Compensation And Benefits

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Wage Range: $35.00-$45.00

Paid time off, including a paid birthday day off

Group medical, dental, and vision benefits (company sponsored)





Company-sponsored pension plan with employer-matched contributions

Company events throughout the year (summer picnic, BBQs, annual Christmas party, etc.)

Friendly and supportive workplace culture

On-site parking

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems, including large industrial refrigeration systems.

Install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices, and equipment.

Install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair proprietary automation and robotic equipment.

Maintain and operate industrial power generation equipment.

Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, electrical code specifications, and schematics to effectively troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment.

Perform preventative maintenance through the inspection of electrical systems, equipment, and components.

Direct and train other workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, including automation and robotic equipment.

Install or rework data, communication, security, and life safety systems.





Adhere to the Preventative Maintenance Plan schedule.

Perform other electrical projects as required.

Qualifications And Skills

Two to five (2–5) years of experience in the electrical field.

Journeyperson Electrician (309A or 442A) preferred; however, registered electrician apprentices will also be considered.

Working knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code.

Understanding of AC and DC frequency drives would be an asset.

Working knowledge of PLCs (AllenBradley) would be an asset.

Refrigeration experience would be an asset.

Working knowledge of data/communication and security wiring and systems.

Schedule

8.5-hour shift with unpaid lunch

Day, afternoon, or night shift

Bi-weekly rotational shift requirement

On call and Overtime, as needed

Weekends, as needed

Language Requirements

French notrequired

Location & Work Arrangement

Kitchener, Ontario

On-site position

Candidates must be able to reliably commute orrelocateprior to starting

Occasional work at other company sites may be required.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Conestoga Cold Storage is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidatesparticipatingin all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Maintenance Electrician – Kitchener (Ontario)
🏢 Entrepot Frigorifique Conestoga (Quebec Ltee)
📍 Ontario