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