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Certified Electrician

@ Interfor

Ontario

$44.16/hr
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Overview

Interfor is hiring a Red Seal certified Electrician for its sawmill in Elk Lake, Ontario, at a starting rate of $44.16 per hour. The role covers preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the sawmill, planer and kilns, plus setting up and repairing PLC and HMI systems. Applicants must live in the area or be willing to relocate; the job is not camp or remote work.

Pay:

$44.16 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of sawmill, planer and kilns
  • Set up, troubleshoot and repair PLC and HMI systems
  • Work safely following all safety rules and regulations
  • Solve problems as part of a team focused on machine reliability

Requirements summary:

  • Red Seal Electrician certification
  • Strong working knowledge in PLC
  • Strong safety background
  • Communicate effectively with team and other departments
  • Take personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work

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Employer posting date
2026-09-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-13
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

DepartmentMechanical & electrical trades
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsRed Seal Electrician
Background checksdrug and alcohol, criminal record
Perks mentionedPaid training

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Full company description

Interfor is where excellence meets opportunity. We invest in your success by positioning you alongside the best people in top quartile mill facilities located in great communities across North America. In the past decade, we’ve infused close to $1 billion into modern facilities and systems that employ the latest technologies. Interfor is one of the largest, most diverse lumber companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success. ---- Interfor, c'est la où l'excellence rencontre l'opportunité. Nous investissons dans votre réussite en vous plaçant aux côtés des meilleurs collaborateurs dans des scieries de premier ordre situées dans de grandes communautés à travers l'Amérique du Nord. Au cours de la dernière décennie, nous avons investi près d'un milliard de dollars dans des installations et des systèmes modernes qui utilisent les technologies les plus récentes. Interfor est l'une des entreprises de bois les plus importantes et les plus diversifiées au monde et nous nous développons dans des directions passionnantes. Venez participer à notre succès !

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  • Interfor
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Reported total investment
343,750,000

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Interfor is where excellence meets opportunity. We invest in your success by positioning you alongside the best people in top quartile mill facilities located in great communities across North America. In the past decade, we’ve infused close to $1 billion into modern facilities and systems that employ the latest technologies. Interfor is one of the largest, most diverse lumber companies in the world and we’re…

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IndustryPaper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersBurnaby, British Columbia
Organization typePublic Company
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Job description

Red Seal Certified Electrician, Elk Lake, Ontario

Interfor is seeking
energetic and enthusiastic team players to join our team as a red seal certified Electrician. Starting rate for this position is $44.16 per hour.

Applicants should live in
or be willing to relocate. This is not a camp
or remote work facility.

What You’ll Do

  • Work in a safe and efficient manner while following
    all safety rules and regulations.
  • Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of
    sawmill, planer and kilns.
  • Set up, troubleshoot and repair PLC and
    HMI systems.
  • Solve problems and work as part of a team
    focused on machine reliability and breakdown prevention.

What You Offer

  • Red Seal Electrician certification with a strong
    working knowledge in PLC.
  • Strong safety background.
  • Be a positive contributor to a team.
  • Able to communicate effectively with your team and
    other departments.
  • Take personal responsibility for the quality and
    timeliness of work.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

Interfor provides local stability and opportunity. We help bring out the best in all our people by offering long-term, competitive jobs supported by training, continued development, and great benefits.

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate the interest
of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a
pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity
Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected
veteran status, or disability.

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