Certified Electrician

Our
Certified Electricians
do more than keep the lights on – they play a key role in keeping our
electrical equipment
,
controls and business
running safely and reliably
. Masters of their craft, our Electricians are invaluable when it comes to ensuring our equipment and teams are set up for success. If you’re looking for a change of pace, read on to learn more!

We’re looking for a
Certified Electrician
to join our innovative lumber mill located near
Vernon, British Columbia
.Our
Lavington Division
is where Tolko’s story began over 60 years ago. Today, at Lavington, we safely and sustainably produce 238 million board feet of lumber per year for customers around the worldso they can build their homes and their communities.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Experience working as an
  Electrician
  with a valid
  Interprovincial ticket.
• Strong
  troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated knowledge of
  Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)and
  Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
• Experience with
  Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) - preferably JD Edwards.
• Strong
  communication
  skills
  .
• Ability to
  work independently
  and with a team.
• Experience with
  Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Previous experience in a forest products environment is considered an asset.

We value diversity and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us. In this role you will:

• Troubleshoot electrical issues and come up with safe, reliable fixes.
• Complete preventative maintenance as well as installations and upgrades, working on a variety of motors, hydraulic motion controls, optimizers and encoders
  .
• Look for opportunities to continuously improve equipment reliability to come up with solutions that keep our industrial electrical equipment and controls repaired and maintained.
• Carry out maintenance projects and programs.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an
  exciting new challenge
  with
  supportive team members
  .
• You’ll earn a competitive wage of$52.22/hour to start.
• You’ll be eligible to participate in Tolko’s
  bonus program.
• You’ll be eligible for
  excellent benefits
  and access to our
  retirement plans
  , so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You may also be eligible for relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
• Operatein asafe mannerin accordance to work safe rules, regulations, and policies.
• You’ll be part of apositive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in a
sustainable, future focused industry,there is
no better place than Tolko
. Our family has been
producing innovative forest products
for over 65 years. Our focus remains on
sustainably managing our forests
and our business for upcoming generations.

Want to know what it’s like to work for Tolko? Hear what our employees have to say !

The North Okanagan Valley includes the communities of Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby and Lake Country, British Columbia. Surrounded by lakes, these communities provide family-friendly living with lots of amenities, and beautiful weather. Visit one of our local wineries or fine dining restaurants, go boating, hiking, biking, skiing, catch a round of golf, or visit a local market to pick up fresh fruit and produce… whatever your pleasure, you’ll find it here.

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