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Industrial Electrician

  • Woodstock, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 17, 2026
  • 1 position

$41–$45 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Associate
Application method
Direct apply is available

Job summary

Troubleshoot, maintain, install, and repair industrial electrical equipment, machinery, control systems, and facility infrastructure while supporting equipment reliability and minimizing downtime. Contribute to installations, upgrades, and improvement projects, collaborate with production and maintenance teams, and help mentor apprentices while ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety procedures.

Job details

Industrial Electrician Our client is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join their growing industrial operation, at their brand new facility! This position involves the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical systems, production equipment, and facility infrastructure. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The role will also involve assisting with equipment installations, facility upgrades, and new projects. Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical equipment, machinery, and control systems. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and efficiency. Install and maintain electrical distribution systems, control panels, motors, drives, and associated equipment. Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation. Support equipment installations, facility expansions, upgrades, and improvement projects. Collaborate with production, maintenance, and management teams to resolve technical issues and minimize downtime. Assist in mentoring apprentices and supporting other maintenance personnel. Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and company procedures. Qualifications 442A Industrial Electrician or 309A Construction & Maintenance Electrician certification. Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial or commercial electrical environment. Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude. Experience with industrial control systems, motors, variable frequency drives, and electrical distribution equipment. Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Valid driver's licence. Additional Information Must be comfortable working in an industrial environment with varying temperatures and physical demands. Some travel and overtime may be required. Opportunities to contribute to equipment upgrades, new installations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent compensation package includes shift premiums, extended health benefits and employer RRSP contributions.

What you’ll do

Troubleshoot, maintain, install, and repair industrial electrical equipment, machinery, control systems, and facility infrastructure while supporting equipment reliability and minimizing downtime. Contribute to installations, upgrades, and improvement projects, collaborate with production and maintenance teams, and help mentor apprentices while ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety procedures.

Requirements

Requires a 442A Industrial Electrician or 309A Construction & Maintenance Electrician certification and at least five years of industrial or commercial electrical experience. Candidates need strong troubleshooting skills, mechanical aptitude, experience with industrial controls, motors, drives, and electrical distribution equipment, familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, and a valid driver's licence.

Benefits

  • Shift Premiums
  • Extended Health Benefits
  • Employer RRSP Contributions

Listed skills

  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Corrective Maintenance
  • Industrial Electrical Systems
  • Industrial Control Systems
  • Electrical Distribution Systems
  • Control Panels
  • Motors
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Electrical Drawings and Schematics
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Mentoring

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Security & Safety

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