Electrician

Kensington, PE
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems and production and facility equipment, including performing preventive and predictive maintenance. Support projects and new equipment installations, communicate with production staff and suppliers, and help train colleagues on equipment.

Job details

Job Description INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Industrial Electrician will be a self- starter with a “Can Do” attitude and the ability to adapt in a fast paced, dynamic, continuous 4 x 4, 12-hour shift schedule work environment. Terms of Employment: This is a full-time position in New Annan, PEI Language of Work: English Responsibilities Promote and maintain a safe work environment Follow all safety and food safety policies and procedures; Analyze, inspect, repair, troubleshoot, advise and maintain electrical systems throughout Cavendish Farms facility including all production and facility equipment; Day to day maintenance of equipment; Trouble shooting, preventive and predictive maintenance; Involvement in projects and new equipment installations; Participation in or conducting training on familiarity with equipment. Be willing and able to learn all aspects of the business inside of all departments; Communicate with production personnel and technical staff within maintenance and suppliers; Installations of other electrical/electronic-related functions Qualifications Must possess Industrial Red Seal/ Block Electrician Certificate. 2-5 years of experience in the electrical field Experience in instrumentation and/or electronics would be considered an asset; Familiarity with CMMS would be considered an asset Previous PLC experience, including installation and troubleshooting preferred Ability to work all rotation shifts, weekends and overtime as required Willing and able to work in various work environments i.e. heat, cold, wet, etc. Ability to work with a minimum supervision Ability to change electric motors and switches as required 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. About The Team Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices. We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.

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Requirements

Must hold an Industrial Red Seal or Block Electrician Certificate and have 2–5 years of electrical field experience. Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime, adapt to varied work environments, and work with minimal supervision; PLC experience is preferred, while instrumentation, electronics, and CMMS familiarity are assets.