Industrial Electrician

Electrician Position

Grand River Pellet Ltd., located in St. Leonard, is seeking to fill an Electrician position with a reliable and motivated individuals who have a positive attitude toward teamwork.

Why choose this job:

• Full-time hours (day and night shifts, weekdays and weekends)
• Competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and RRSP contributions
• Work in a health and safety conscious environment
• Job close to home

Responsibilities:

• Preventive maintenance
• Maintain and install electrical equipment
• Implement and consistently apply health, safety, and quality standards
• Work collaboratively with the management, production, and maintenance teams

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation & Control Technology, or Electromechanics
• Holding an Industrial Electrician Red Seal certification would be an asset
• Required experience:
  
  2 to 5 years in an industrial environment (as an electrician)
• Knowledge or experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and various control systems
• Bilingualism is considered an asset
• Strong ability to plan, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Quick learner
• Demonstrates autonomy, initiative, and leadership
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work shifts in a 24/7 operation
• Must meet JDI selection criteria

About the Team:

Irving Sawmills and Irving Forest Products are committed to delivering quality lumber products, strong customer relationships and service reliability, as well as operating safe and efficient operations. We are focused on delivering quality products through continuous investment in our people, our forest products, our local communities and the most up-to-date technology.

Our employees work in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. In addition to our 12 sawmills and value-added mills, our portfolio contains an industrial-grade pellet plant and our Juniper Farms peat bog production facility. Our team of over 2,000 professionals produce premium products that are sold across North America and through our vertically integrated supply chain. We also supply wood chips for our growing Pulp & Paper Division.

Careers at Irving Sawmills are exciting and fast-paced, and there are many opportunities to advance and grow a long-term career with the company in various professions such as production and operations, engineering, maintenance and reliability, technicians, and skilled trades, sales & logistics, and professional services. Employees are encouraged to try new roles to grow their skills as well as gain professional exposure across our many locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, and New York.

About Us:

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Identification 7115

Job Category Production & Skilled Trades

Locations 75 Chemin de la Grande Riviere, Saint-Leonard, NB, E7E 2K3, CA