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Electrician

@ Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Mississauga, Ontario

$39.89/hrOn-siteFull-time
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Overview

Maple Leaf Foods is hiring a full-time electrician to install, troubleshoot, repair and program complex production equipment, including PLCs and HMIs, in a 24-hour manufacturing operation. The role requires an electrician licence, hands-on preventative maintenance work and heavy lifting. The posting states an hourly rate of $39.89.

Pay:

$39.89 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Install, troubleshoot and repair production equipment with minimal supervision
  • Program and repair PLCs, HMIs and automation devices
  • Participate in preventative maintenance in a 24-hour operation
  • Operate production equipment and check performance

Requirements summary:

  • Electrician licence required
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment an asset
  • Full set of personal hand tools
  • Heavy lifting required

Tools & skills

Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-23
First seen by our source
2026-11-07
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsWHMIS
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities

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Job description

Company Description

About Us:
We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We are carbon neutral.
We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment:
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture
Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

  • Doing What’s Right
  • Shared Value
  • High Performance
  • Diverse and Inclusive Teams
  • Disciplined Decision Making
  • Our Accountability
  • Intense Curiosity
  • Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected].

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

Job Description

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Hourly Rate: $39.89

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

  • Be able to install, troubleshoot, and repair complex production equipment with minimum supervision
  • Enhance equipment performance, recommending improvements and implementing.
  • Works from drawings, written or verbal instructions and sketches
  • Be able to troubleshoot and identify mechanical/electrical problems
  • Participate in preventative maintenance
  • Program and repair industrial equipment and automation including PLC’s, HMI and other related devices
  • Operate production equipment and check performance as required
  • Be strong on PM (preventative maintenance) procedures in a 24 hour/day operation
  • Have proficient knowledge in use of computerized maintenance management system.
  • Ensure all job-related operations are in compliance with GMPs, HACCP, WHMIS and health & safety requirements.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

  • Electrician license
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an asset
  • Must have a full complement of personal/professional hand tools
  • Sense of urgency and attention to detail
  • Strong team player as well ability to work alone
  • Safety conscious
  • Heavy lifting required
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Basic computer ability coupled with strong communication skills
  • Highly motivated – able to work well with minimal supervision

Additional Information

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

  • Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
  • An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected]: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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