Electrician

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities. Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with three facilities across Canada. In addition to producing bulk canola oil and meal, our food products division produces a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils, and shortenings for the industrial, retail and foodservice markets. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for an Electrician at our Lethbridge, AB location. Candidates applying must be able to work Monday to Friday, on call. The hourly wage for this position is $46.57 per hour. Responsibilities: Understand and comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and procedures and general workplace rules Participate in the day to day health and safety program by working in a safe manner at all times: Always using the required personal protective equipment Ensuring that authorized work is completed safely Utilizing required controls to prevent risk of exposure to hazards Participating actively in incident investigations, training, and other health and safety initiatives Reporting all unsafe acts and conditions and all incidents, near misses and workplace injuries/illnesses as per company procedure Install, modify, repair and maintain electrical circuits, devices and equipment Install, repair, calibrate and trouble shoot instrumentation devices and maintain detailed records on tasks performed Trouble shoot electrical and control equipment to correct processing upsets Assist in shutdown duties as required Work within established OH&S regulations and comply with all Company policies & procedures Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Journeyman Electrician Certification with preference given to candidate with Instrumentation Technician Certification PLC experience as well as knowledge/experience in fire alarm system and automation in a Processing Environment Excellent written, documentation and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills and team work ability Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills Willing to work shifts, overtime and “emergency call ins” Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities. Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by September 4, 2026. Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

The electrician will install, modify, repair, and maintain electrical circuits, devices, and instrumentation equipment within the processing facility. They are also responsible for participating in health and safety programs and troubleshooting electrical and control equipment to ensure operational efficiency.

Candidates must hold a Journeyman Electrician Certification, with preference given to those with Instrumentation Technician Certification. Strong knowledge of PLC, fire alarm systems, and automation in a processing environment is required.

• Pension • Flexible benefits plan • Training and career development opportunities

• TeamworkPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred

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• Electrical maintenance
• Instrumentation
• PLC
• Fire alarm systems
• Automation
• Troubleshooting
• Calibration
• Safety compliance
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Decision making
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Packaging Operations Management
• Journeyman Electrician
• Agriculture
• Decision Making
• Electrical Networks
• Food Services
• Disabilities
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Oil and Gas
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Investigation

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

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week