Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Electrician

Russell, MB

Skilled Trades / Electrical | Mining and Industrial | Seven Days On, Seven Days Off

• Location:
  
  Russell, MB
• Schedule:
  
  Seven days on, seven days off
• Compensation:
  Competitive, based on experience
• Certification:
  Journeyman Electrician certification or registered apprenticeship

Grizzly Trek invests in our people, relationships, and partners, ensuring motivated and ready-to-work individuals meet job opportunities that foster lasting success for them and our business partners. We work across Canada and industries including mining, construction, oil and gas, turnarounds, and shutdowns. Dedicated to sustainable employment, we particularly emphasize career opportunities and empowerment for Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us and contribute to building a more inclusive future.

Grizzly Trek is seeking Journeyman and Apprentice Electricians to join our valued client's team at a potash mine near Russell, MB. This role supports the electrical systems that keep mine and plant operations running, covering installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting across production and support equipment.

Work runs on a seven days on, seven days off rotation. Journeymen lead diagnostics and repairs and provide guidance to apprentices on site. Registered apprentices work under journeyman supervision and build hours toward certification in a full scale industrial environment.

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment across mine and plant operations.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, motor control centres, switch gear, and power distribution equipment.
• Diagnose faults using drawings, schematics, and test instruments, then complete repairs to code.
• Service conveyors, pumps, and process equipment as required to keep production running.
• Apply lockout and tagout procedures and follow all site safety requirements.
• Complete work orders, inspection records, and maintenance documentation.
• Journeymen provide direction and mentorship to registered apprentices on site.

• Journeyman Electrician certification or registered apprentice status.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code as it applies to industrial installations.
• Commitment to safe work practices in an industrial environment.
• Availability to work a seven days on, seven days off rotation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

• Previous experience in potash, mining, or heavy industrial operations.
• Experience with motor control centres, variable frequency drives, and PLC controlled systems.
• Familiarity with industrial power distribution and high voltage systems.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation to site.

• Active mine site with production and processing operations.
• Physically demanding work, including standing, climbing, and working at heights.
• Personal protective equipment required at all times on site.
• Seven days on, seven days off rotation.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements.
• Apprentices build hours toward certification in a full scale industrial environment.
• Life insurance: $100,000 employee, $10,000 spouse, $5,000 per child.
• AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage.
• Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing.
• Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, and mental health (annual coverage).
• Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams.
• Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children.
• Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident for trips up to 90 days.
• Ongoing training and career development support.