What you'll do: We are seeking a skilled, safety-focused Industrial Electrician to join the Maintenance team at FGL Sports Distribution Centre in Calgary, Alberta. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing industrial electrical systems to ensure equipment reliability, system uptime, and safe, efficient operations within a production and distribution environment.

The Industrial Electrician supports departmental and customer operational goals through preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault analysis, and continuous equipment improvement, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

*This position is for our Morning Shift, scheduled from 6:30am – 3:00pm*

Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical systems on conveyors, shrink-wrap machines, dock levelers, and related industrial equipment

Performing preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on material-handling equipment and warehouse automation systems

Installing, maintaining, and repairing motors, VFDs, sensors, control panels, and power distribution systems

Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, mechanical drawings, and building blueprints

Applying working knowledge of PLC logic to support troubleshooting and system diagnostics

Supporting electrical installations, upgrades, and modifications to existing equipment and infrastructure

Leading and assisting with mechanical conveyor work, including minor restructuring, adjustments, and alignment support

Completing minor facility-related electrical repairs as required

Operating and supporting facility equipment, such as balers, in accordance with training and safety procedures

Reporting equipment failures, safety concerns, and major repair requirements to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager

Ensuring all work is completed in compliance with the Alberta Electrical Code, CSA standards, company policies, and safety procedures

Maintaining accurate maintenance records using Maximo CMMS and other required documentation

Assisting with the training and mentoring of apprentices and colleagues

Journeyperson Red Seal Industrial Electrician Certification (recognized in Alberta) preferred. Minimum (2) years of commercial and industrial electrical experience in a production, manufacturing, or distribution environment.



Applications will also be considered from 4th-year Electrical Apprentices who demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work effectively in a maintenance environment.

Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 120/208V and 347/600V

Hands-on experience with motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, and industrial automation equipment

Strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to work on and around mechanical conveyor systems

Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and building blueprints

Proficiency in electrical testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools

Solid understanding of lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safety practices

Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical faults with minimal supervision

Flexible, open-minded, and capable of supporting a multi-functional, cross-departmental work environment

Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities within an industrial environment

Competent in operating powered industrial equipment

Basic computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and CMMS (Maximo)

WHMIS and First Aid certification considered an asset

High School Diploma or equivalent Proof of certification and relevant work experience will be required.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

Performance incentives

Successful external candidates are eligible for a 1-time signing bonus after meeting Canadian Tire conditions

Our typical hiring range is between $36 and $46.50 for Licensed Electrician. For 4th-year Electrical Apprentices between $28 and $34.75. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements (including applicable certifications, licenses and/or accreditations for example Red Seal).





We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. At Sport Chek, we want to find what moves you, and help build your career from there. As Canada’s destination for footwear, apparel, and sporting goods; we believe that sport and activity has the power to help shape your style, your relationships, and your mind. Along with colleagues across the Canadian Tire family of companies, you’ll be a part of a collaborative network of like-minded individuals who draw on their collective experience to best serve customers across all banners from coast-to-coast. Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an workplace where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

With world-class owned brands and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies, we are continually innovating with purpose: to excite and serve Canadian customers from coast-to-coast. We are connected to communities, big and small, from coast-to-coast, offering products and services that reflect the diverse nature of every one of them. From sports to outdoors, automobiles to homes, we know and understand life in Canada like no other retailer can. We are always on the lookout for curious, creative people who are able to navigate and excel in a rapidly evolving retail environment. If you’re ready to take on new challenges – be it in digital, IT, marketing, data & analytics, merchandising, or one of the many other roles we have – there is a place for you here, so apply today.

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📌 Licensed Industrial Maintenance Electrician (Calgary)
🏢 FGL Sports
📍 Calgary