At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
Overview of the role: Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking a Maintenance, Licensed Electrician (442A), for an existing opportunity within our organization. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance, Licensed Electrician is responsible for the installation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and automation systems, common to a dairy operation. This role requires hands‑on execution which blends working on the floor directly with equipment and operators, as well as tactful time in the shop rebuilding and repairing.
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturdays 5am to 3:30pm, off Sunday, Monday & Tuesday.
Salary: Licensed: Probationary Rate (90 working days) – $45.34; Licensed Top Rate – $47.73 * A seventy‑five cents ($0.75) per hour premium for all hours worked to all Employees classified as maintenance is applied in addition to the base hourly rate ** Additional shift premiums apply for all hours worked during premium shift times *** Tool Allowance shall be paid to the Maintenance employees at the rate of eight hundred and eighty ($880) dollars
Benefits: Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
Paid time off: Sick days, floater day and volunteer day off
Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
Organized activities for employees and their families
Advantageous discounts on Saputo products
Responsibilities: Repair and maintenance of filling machines, pasteurizing process systems, packaging systems and conveyers common to a dairy operation
Carries out electrical equipment modifications
Completes preventative maintenance on assigned equipment




Troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment in breakdown situations to ensure production efficiencies are achieved
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and manuals to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
Maintain communication on a constant basis with plant personnel
Work well with, and support, peer group, other departments and facility as a whole
Follow all GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory quality and sanitation requirements
Comply and ensure all work is performed safely while following OH&S;, WSIB, and company policies and procedures
Perform other duties, as assigned, by Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager
Qualifications: Must hold a 442A Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification
Must provide a Skilled Trades Ontario Red Seal Certification of Qualification and/or an Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement Certificate
Minimum 3 years of electro‑mechanical in an industrial/manufacturing setting and PLC
Minimum 1 year of experience related to food industry, preferably dairy, or high‑speed process equipment or packaging experience
Demonstrates solid Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), understanding and compliance.
Knowledge of Food Safety Systems would be an asset; Extensive experience with electromechanical preventative maintenance and troubleshoot of high‑speed automated packaging equipment
Solid understanding of all applicable Electrical – Mechanical – Safety Provincial Codes.
Instrumental knowledge with pressure, temperature, flow controls, calibrations and programing
Advanced electromechanical and technical aptitude; Knowledge and experience with PLC controls and programming systems.




Allen Bradley an asset; Ability to work in a highly automated environment.
PC Windows based O/S experience an asset; High level of self‑motivation and initiative, and results‑oriented, with excellent trouble‑shooting skills; Strong analytical skills
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Highly motivated, results orientated, team player
Dependable with a good attendance and safety record
Strong written and oral communication skills in English
Ability to support all shifts (days and afternoons), incl. weekends and overtime, and/or being on call.
All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications. Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.
Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well‑loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can‑do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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📌 Maintenance Licensed - Electrician (Ontario)
🏢 SAPUTO
📍 Ontario