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Tradesperson Licensed - Electrician - Richmond

  • Richmond, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 15, 2026
  • 1 position

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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

Job summary

The Licensed Electrician is responsible for diagnosing, testing, and repairing material handling equipment to ensure minimal operational downtime. They must also conduct regular preventative maintenance and maintain accurate documentation within the computerized maintenance management system.

Job details

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®. As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you. Description Licensed Electrician Shift: Sunday - Thursday - 11:30pm-8:00am 30 mins unpaid break 40 hrs per week Location: 3700 Jericho Road, Richmond BC. The Licensed Tradesperson maintains, diagnoses, tests, and repairs the material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime in compliance with health and safety standards.Responsibilities Conduct regular preventative / predictive maintenance on material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to maintain equipment in a good state of repair in compliance with health and safety standards Diagnose and repair Material Handling Equipment mechanical or electrical failures to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime to reduce downstream impact to service delivery Inspect and monitor Material Handling Equipment and related facilities Prepare and maintain reports (e.g., safety, operational) Coordinate and document work orders in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) Additional Responsibilities Education Completion of Specialized Courses Normally Taught in Community or Recognized Specialty Colleges Consisting of About Three Academic Years For electrician roles, a Licensed Industrial Electrician Certificate (442A) is required For millwright roles, a Licensed Industrial Millwright Certificate (433A) is required Experience 5 years of experience either as an electrician or millwright that installs, maintains, diagnoses, or repairs Material Handling Equipment. 3 Years driving experience, no more than four (4) demerit points on your drivers abstractSkills Preventative MaintenanceParts KnowledgeEquipment InstallationLanguage Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs. POSTING DETAILSLocation: 541 - Richmond Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment; Outdoors Posting Number: 69983 Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster. Personal information is used solely for recruitment and managed in accordance with privacy legislation. For AI-related inquiries only, contact TalentCOE@purolator.com. To apply, visit our Careers Page. We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive. Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com.

What you’ll do

The Licensed Electrician is responsible for diagnosing, testing, and repairing material handling equipment to ensure minimal operational downtime. They must also conduct regular preventative maintenance and maintain accurate documentation within the computerized maintenance management system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Licensed Industrial Electrician Certificate (442A) and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience in installing or repairing material handling equipment. A valid driver's license with no more than four demerit points is also required.

Benefits

  • Accommodations during recruitment process

Listed skills

  • Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Preventative maintenance
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Equipment diagnosis
  • Equipment repair
  • Conveyor systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • CMMS
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Parts knowledge
  • Equipment installation
  • Safety reporting
  • Operational reporting
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Health And Safety Standards
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
  • Communication
  • English Language
  • Warehousing
  • Hydraulics
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Pneumatics
  • Resume Screening

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Licensed Electrician
  • Electrician
  • Building and Related Electricians
  • Electricians

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