The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Industrial Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment within the plant. Working closely with maintenance and operations teams, this role supports production by ensuring equipment reliability, completing preventative maintenance activities, and responding to equipment issues in a safe and timely manner.

Shift Details:

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Monday to Friday
• Moderate overtime, including weekends, required

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 19. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount 
Base Salary:   $38.80 per hour

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment including:
  • AC drives, power control circuits, starters, motors, MCCs
• Maintain and troubleshoot microprocessor‑based systems including PLCs, DCS, electronic circuits, and controls
• Work with low‑ and medium‑voltage distribution systems (single‑ and three‑phase)
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation systems (pneumatics, PID controls, transducers, servo systems, analog/digital signals)
• Service power distribution and generation systems including generators, transformers, switchgear, and breakers
• Support communication and data systems (CCTV, timekeeping, phone/computer systems)
• Maintain HVAC, emergency, refrigeration, energy control, alarm, and hydraulic systems
• Perform planned preventative and predictive maintenance and maintain accurate maintenance records
• Recommend and implement corrective actions and required repairs
• Assist with work planning including blueprint, drawing, and schematic interpretation and parts preparation
• Install new conduits, lighting fixtures, wiring, receptacles, and replace or upgrade existing fixtures
• Test continuity, resistance, voltage, and current for troubleshooting purposes
• Follow all safety, food safety, and quality policies and procedures

What You’ll Bring:

• Valid Electrician License
• Experience as an electrician in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Experience in the Food & Beverage industry (asset)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings
• Basic computer skills with strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Safety‑conscious with a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
• Physically capable of heavy lifting
• Must have a full complement of personal/professional hand tools

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, pension
• Annual boot & tool reimbursement
• Opportunities for skill development and career growth in a manufacturing environment

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. 

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.