Journeyman Electrician

Maple Leaf Foods is Canada’s leading consumer packaged meats company, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. We make high-quality, great tasting, nutritious and innovative food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf®, Maple Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections®, Schneiders®, Schneiders Country Naturals® and Mina™. Our Company employs approximately 11,000 people in its operations across Canada and exports to more than 20 global markets including the U.S. and Asia.

Reporting to the Manager, Capital Projects & Maintenance, the candidate will be responsible for providing general electrical support for Maple Leaf Agri Farms facilities in Manitoba.

* Minimize production downtime by responding to production calls promptly * Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and electrical code specifications * Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, case assemblies and other electrical components * Repair and trouble-shoot production equipment * Completion of required preventative maintenance schedules, work orders and equipment tracking * Active contribution to the preventative maintenance program by submitting recommendations for improvement * Provide on the job training on ventilation controls, alarm systems, and other equipment as required * Conduct assessments and/or audits of facilities and/or equipment * Document and record all finished and unfinished scheduled work orders * Seek out and apply best practices as solutions to correct deficiencies

* Must be available to travel within business operation * Journeyman Electrician license in the province of Manitoba * Strong organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) * Ability to work efficiently with all operations * Self-directed/motivated team player * Excellent computer knowledge * Attention to detail * Ability to work in a farm atmosphere * Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations * The ability to work at various heights and in confined spaces * An ability to live and teach our Maple Leaf Leadership Values * Previous Maintenance experience and experience working in the hog industry an asset