Journeyperson Electrician

Carberry, MB
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$48 / hour

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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

Job summary

The Journeyperson Electrician will perform electrical and technical inspections, repairs, and maintenance on processing and packaging systems within a manufacturing facility. They are also responsible for troubleshooting PLC and SCADA systems while mentoring team members on safety and operational procedures.

Job details

Position Title: Journeyperson Electrician Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 44984 Journeyperson Electrician Carberry, MB In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. This role will perform electrical and technical inspection / repair of processing, packaging and building systems within our manufacturing environment. What you’ll be doing. Installation of electrical and technical components. Troubleshoot electrical, technical, PLC, and SCADA systems. Provide assistance and support to maintenance and production departments. Keep Supervisor aware of any operational issues, plans to rectify and equipment needs. Have a working knowledge of all processing, and packaging equipment within our manufacturing environment. Provide mentoring for electrical and technical teams including apprenticeship program support. Will train and lead all employees in the areas of safety, environmental, GMP’s, and sanitation procedures. Must be a safe leader, and be able to coach other in all aspects of safe work. Ensure timely, accurate records are maintained (electrical logbook), SAP, calibration records. Follow good manufacturing practices and PPE requirements. Apply all aspects of lean manufacturing: including 5S, standard work, S.O.P, B.O.P, JHA’s. Assist in driving continuous improvement in the all areas of the factory as related to electrical services. Perform other duties as assigned by supervision. Shift work may be required. What you’ll need to be successful. Must hold a valid Manitoba Electricians License (HI or HC) Must hold a valid Inter-Provincial Journeyman Electrician Certificate (Red Seal) Must be a team player, willing to participate with excellent communication skills 3 – 5 years previous experience in a manufacturing environment; food processing would be considered an asset. Candidate must have strong mechanical aptitude and electrical abilities. Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks with a keen sense of urgency. Ability to read and follow blueprints and electrical schematics Benefits of the role. Medical benefits Maternity/paternity leave Set schedule/overtime allowances Attendance incentives Pay for skills program/education reimbursement Health and wellness days About McCain Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles. At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. The McCain experience. We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. Compensation Package: - Starting at 48.00 CAD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are available during the application process. Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Engineering & Technical Location(s): CA - Canada : Manitoba : Carberry Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Manitoba Electricians License and an Inter-Provincial Journeyman Electrician Certificate (Red Seal). A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required, along with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read electrical schematics.