Industrial Electrician​/Plc Sawmill

Industrial Electrician / PLC – Thunder Bay Sawmill

Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario

Employment Type: Full-time permanent

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.

• A base salary of $42.68 per hour (Process Control rated at $44.00; next increase Sep. 09, 2026)
• Alternate Shift Schedule (4 on x 3 off; 42 hour average work schedule)
• Shift Premium of $.65 per hour
• Retention Payment of $0.50 per regular hour worked
• Annual Tool allowance $300
• The opportunity to work overtime paid at time and a half
• Benefits: health, dental, life insurance, disability, etc.
• CAAT Pension Plan with employer contribution
• Health Club Reimbursement program
• Referral bonuses
• A personal and family assistance program
• A training and development support program
• A social club offering a wide range of activities for colleagues and family
• A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

• Apply required health and safety, environmental and quality procedures
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel on daily operations
• Use the Maintenance Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for processing work orders, weekly schedules, PMs, and updating the equipment database
• Perform preventive maintenance and carry out modification work on various equipment
• Improve, optimize and diagnose different control, artificial vision power and servo systems
• Respond to production calls during downtime
• Communicate updates to supervisor to maintain goals

• Industrial or Construction Electrical certification
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industrial environment
• Uncompromising approach to safety
• Recognized relational skills and teamwork orientation
• Availability for 12-hour operational shift schedules

Thunder Bay Sawmill, 156 Darrel Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON.

Domtar is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.