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Electrician

@ Maple Leaf Foods

Mississauga, Ontario

$39.89/hr
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Overview

Maple Leaf Foods is hiring an Electrician to install, troubleshoot, and repair complex production equipment with minimal supervision. The work covers PLC, HMI and automation programming, preventative maintenance in a 24-hour operation, and compliance with GMP, HACCP, WHMIS and health and safety rules. The posting states an hourly rate of $39.89 and an August 6 application deadline.

Pay:

$39.89 an hour

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements summary:

  • Electrician licence
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment (asset)
  • Full complement of personal hand tools
  • Basic computer skills and strong communication

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Employer posting date
2026-07-24
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-25

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Job details

DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
Licences & certificationsWHMIS
Background checkscriminal record

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Maple Leaf Foods

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Maple Leaf Foods is Canada’s leading consumer-packaged protein company, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

Full company description

Maple Leaf Foods is Canada’s leading consumer-packaged protein company, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. We make high-quality, great tasting, nutritious and innovative food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, Mina®, Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®, Fantino and Mondello, Lunch Mate™, Grab'N Snack™, Field Roast™, and LightLife®. Maple Leaf Foods employs approximately 13,500 people and does business in Canada, U.S. and Asia. Our people are passionate about their work and the products they make. Our vision is to be the most sustainable protein company on earth. This deeply held commitment guides all our decisions. We strive to make our Maple Leaf Foods LinkedIn account an acceptable and welcoming place for all, and promote a positive and pleasant experience online. For more information, please read our Social Media House Rules: https://ow.ly/uhzV50PlIRz -- Les Aliments Maple Leaf est une société canadienne chef de file du secteur des viandes de consommation emballées dont le siège social est situé à Mississauga, en Ontario. Nous fabriquons des produits savoureux, nutritifs et novateurs de qualité supérieure commercialisés sous des marques nationales comme Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, MinaMD, Greenfield Natural Meat Co.MD, Fantino and Mondello, Lunch MateMC, Grab'N SnackMC, Field RoastMC et LightLife®. Les Aliments Maple Leaf emploie environ 13 500 personnes et exerce ses activités au Canada, aux États Unis et en Asie. Notre vision est d’être l’entreprise de produits de protéines la plus durable sur terre. Cet engagement profond guide toutes nos décisions. Nous nous efforçons de rendre notre compte LinkedIn des Aliments Maple Leaf un endroit acceptable et accueillant pour tous et d’y offrir une expérience positive et agréable en ligne. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez lire notre règlement interne relatif aux médias sociaux : https://ow.ly/1EWb50Q1HEB

LinkedIn followers
155,155
People associated on LinkedIn
6,112
Reported office locations
  • 6897 Financial Drive, Mississauga, ON L5N 0A8, CA
Other recorded names
  • Maple Leaf Foods Inc
Specialties
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply Chain
  • Logistics
  • Distribution
  • and Customer Service
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Maple Leaf Foods is Canada’s leading consumer-packaged protein company, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. We make high-quality, great tasting, nutritious and innovative food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, Mina®, Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®, Fantino and Mondello, Lunch Mate™, Grab'N Snack™, Field Roast™, and LightLife®. Maple Leaf Foods employs approximately 13,500 people and…

FieldValue
IndustryFood and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMississauga, ON
Organization typePublic Company
SpecialtiesManufacturingSupply ChainLogisticsDistributionand Customer Service
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Job description

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 06. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

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.

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

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.

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.

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