Posted 27 days ago
Certified Electrician
@ Canfor
Wynndel, British Columbia
Overview
Canfor is hiring a Certified Electrician for its WynnWood Sawmill in Wynndel, BC. The role maintains and repairs electrical systems, machinery and PLCs to keep mill operations running. The posting states a base hourly rate of $47.16 and a Red Seal or Interprovincial TQ requirement.
Pay:
$47.16 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Inspect and maintain electrical systems, wiring and control panels
- Diagnose and repair machinery, sensors and transmitters
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs and control systems
- Respond to electrical emergencies and breakdowns
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations personnel
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal or Interprovincial TQ
- Strong PLC setup and troubleshooting background
- Solid background in heavy industry and construction
- A couple years of industrial or manufacturing experience
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Interprovincial TQ |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Canfor
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Full company description
Canfor is a world leading manufacturer of wood products like lumber for building houses and construction, pulp and paper, wood pellets and green energy. We have a history dating back to 1938 in Western Canada and have grown into a successful global company with people, customers, operations and sales offices around the world.
- LinkedIn followers
- 40,145
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,627
- Reported office locations
- 100–1700 West 75th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G2, CA
- 5162 Northwood Pulp Mill Road, PO Box 9000, Prince George, BC V2L 4W2, CA
- 3700 Clay Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579, US
- 230 - 1700 West 75th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G2, US
- Business categories
- Green Building
- Manufacturing
- Green Consumer Goods
- Other recorded names
- Canfor
- Specialties
- Pulp Products
- SPF Lumber
- Green Energy
- Southern Yellow Pine
- Wood Products
- Engineered Wood Products
- and Lumber Products
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 324,813,762
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Canfor is a world leading manufacturer of wood products like lumber for building houses and construction, pulp and paper, wood pellets and green energy. We have a history dating back to 1938 in Western Canada and have grown into a successful global company with people, customers, operations and sales offices around the world.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1938 |
| Specialties | Pulp ProductsSPF LumberGreen EnergySouthern Yellow PineWood ProductsEngineered Wood Productsand Lumber Products |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 33 |
| View page |
| Posting ID: | 29774 | |
| Position Type: | Regular | |
| City: | Wynndel, BC, Canada | |
| Location: | Wynnwood |
You, just like the very best Electricians are a do-er, who enjoy hands-on challenges, where you can focus in on a particular task, to get the job done right the first time! You might even say it’s just hard-wired in your system(Pun intended).
As a safety conscious team player, you’ll soon recognize why Canfor is consistently rated as one of the industry’s leaders when it comes to safety. We're seeking a Certified Electrician for our WynnWood Sawmill, where you can utilize your Red Seal technical expertise, knowledge of PLCs and a couple years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
We’re innovators, and that’s why we need people like you to make a difference, and work alongside the best and brightest in the business. It’s time to grow your career. What are you waiting for?
As a Certified Electrician, your responsibilities will include:
- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance on electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, and control panels within the mill.
- Diagnose and repair electrical issues in machinery, sensors, transmitters, and other equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Program, troubleshoot, and optimize programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and other control systems to enhance efficiency and precision in the mill processes.
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines when working with electrical systems.
- Identify and address electrical safety hazards within the mill environment to maintain a safe working atmosphere.
- Respond promptly to electrical emergencies and breakdowns to minimize downtime.
- Prioritize and address critical electrical issues to ensure the continuous operation of sawmill equipment.
- Collaborate with other maintenance and operations personnel to coordinate electrical repairs and maintenance activities.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to convey information about electrical systems and potential improvements.
For this role, we are looking for candidates who have:
- Red seal or Interprovincial TQ
- Strong background in PLCs setup and troubleshooting
- Solid background in heavy industry and construction
The hourly rate for this position is: $47.16
Please Note: The wage provided is for base pay only. In addition to wage, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features cash and non-cash programs such as employer paid group benefits, paid leave, retirement & saving options and health & well-being. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and acknowledged.
We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location. #CADH #LI-ZM1
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