Certified Electrician

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN Employment Type: Full Time Permanent Division: P&H Milling Location: Halifax, NS Wage: $43.65/hr WHO WE ARE Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned company with over 115 years in agriculture. We operate across four divisions: Grain & Crop Inputs, Flour Milling, P&H Foods, and New-Life Mills, delivering trusted solutions from crop inputs and grain handling to flour milling, livestock nutrition, and egg production. By connecting Canadian farms to tables across the country and beyond, we’re committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability as we shape the future of food and agriculture. YOUR TEAM P&H Milling: P&H Milling is Canada’s largest Canadian-owned milling company, producing high-quality flour and cereal products for bakeries, food manufacturers, and consumers. From coast to coast, we transform Canadian wheat into trusted products that feed families at home and abroad. Want to know more? Start here: P&H Milling Group | Parrish & Heimbecker [https://phmilling.com/] THE ROLE We are seeking a Certified Electrician to join our P&H Milling team. This role is responsible for the repair of plant electrical and mechanical equipment in an efficient, timely and safe manner ensuring the safety of everyone on site as well as maintaining efficiency of production. DAY TO DAY * Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, procedures, and standards. * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and systems, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, and PLC-controlled equipment. * Troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate equipment to maintain operational efficiency. * Complete scheduled maintenance, plant inspections, and building maintenance as required, identifying issues and recommending corrective actions. * Follow preventive maintenance procedures and maintain accurate records using maintenance management software. * Monitor spare parts inventory and support procurement planning. * Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, sanitation, GMP, food safety, and BRCGS compliance. * Maintain required documentation and records in accordance with quality and safety standards. * Participate in required safety meetings, training, and certification programs. WHAT YOU’LL BRING: * Certified Journeyman Electrician; Red Seal certification considered an asset. * Minimum 1 year of electrical experience, preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment. * Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, rotating equipment, and troubleshooting. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word. * Flexible to participate in after-hours and weekend on-call rotations. WHY JOIN US At P&H, our people are our priority. We’re committed to fostering a workplace that supports professional growth, well-being, and a strong sense of community. Join a team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture, and take advantage of benefits designed to help you thrive and succeed: * Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision) * RRSP Matching Program * Paid Time Off and Wellness Initiatives * Learning and Development Opportunities * Tuition Reimbursement * Employee Assistance Program APPLY TODAY! We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. P&H does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team or hiring team.

The Certified Electrician is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on plant electrical, mechanical, and PLC-controlled equipment. They must ensure operational efficiency while strictly adhering to health, safety, and food quality standards.

Candidates must be a Certified Journeyman Electrician with at least one year of industrial manufacturing experience. Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical systems, PLCs, and mechanical equipment is required.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage • Medical • Dental • Vision • RRSP Matching Program • Paid Time Off • Wellness Initiatives • Learning and Development Opportunities • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program

• Food safetyPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Electrical maintenance
• Mechanical maintenance
• PLC troubleshooting
• VFD maintenance
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Preventive maintenance
• Calibration
• Industrial manufacturing
• Microsoft Office
• Equipment repair
• Safety compliance
• GMP
• Food safety
• BRCGS compliance
• Milling
• Operational Efficiency
• Grain Handling
• Time Off Management
• Red Seal Certification
• Journeyman Electrician
• Rotating Equipment
• Planning
• Maintenance Management Software
• Agriculture
• Artificial Intelligence
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Housekeeping
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Procurement
• Corrective Maintenance
• Decision Making Software
• Electrical Systems
• Electromechanics
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Innovation
• Inventory Control Systems
• Preventive Maintenance
• Mechanical Systems
• Planned Maintenance
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Safety Standards
• Sanitation
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Agriculture
• Food & Beverage
• Engineering
• Certified Electrician
• Electrician
• Building and Related Electricians
• Electricians

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week