Posted 5 days ago
Industrial Electrician
@ Oxford Frozen Foods Limited
Oxford, Nova Scotia
Overview
Oxford Frozen Foods Limited is hiring a full-time Industrial Electrician for immediate start on a continental rotation with 12-hour shifts. The role covers industrial wiring, electrical testing, control panel assembly, PLC and instrumentation work, and mentoring apprentices in a food manufacturing plant. Red Seal is preferred, and a criminal record check and valid driver's licence are required.
Responsibilities:
- Install and terminate wiring for industrial equipment
- Perform electrical testing
- Assemble and wire control panels to drawings and codes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime
- Mentor and train apprentices
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal Industrial or Construction Electrician preferred
- Experience with PLCs, instrumentation and process control
- Knowledge of GMPs and food safety standards
- Previous industrial manufacturing experience preferred
- Valid driver's licence and criminal record check required
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal Industrial Electrician, Construction Electrician |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount |
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Oxford Frozen Foods Limited
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Oxford Frozen Foods Ltd. is searching for someone who demonstrates professionalism and integrity, and who is committed to following company policies, procedures, and all applicable regulations.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of GMPs and food safety standards, along with experience in PLCs, instrumentation, and process control. They are skilled in diagnosing equipment issues, implementing corrective actions, and working with electrical systems, wiring, and testing equipment. The ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics, combined with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, is essential.
The successful candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, maintains organized and clean work areas, and effectively manages time in a fast-paced environment. They possess solid organizational and multitasking abilities, a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Estimated Start Date: Immediate Need
Schedule: Shift Work / Continental Rotation 12-hour shifts
Benefits of being an Oxford Frozen Foods Employee:
- Comprehensive benefit package including a matching contribution pension plan.
- Employee Housing Loan program provides a forgivable loan up to $40,000, interest free.
- Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off.
- Employee Discount Program offering great discounts across Atlantic Canada.
- Employee pricing on products we produce.
The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and maintain productivity, installing and terminating wiring for industrial equipment, performing electrical testing, and assembling and wiring control panels in accordance with drawings, specifications, and electrical codes. A strong safety mindset is essential, along with the ability to mentor and train apprentices while upholding quality and industry standards.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- On-site in a manufacturing environment with exposure to plant operations.
- Exposure to external climate conditions.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing for extended periods is required.
- Red Seal Industrial Electrician preferred and or Construction Electrician.
- Experienced apprentices’ applications will be considered.
- Criminal Record Checks are required for successful applicants.
- Valid Driver’s License is required.
- Previous experiences in an industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
Applications can be made by visiting www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com/opportunity and applying through our career center.
Company Description
Oxford Frozen Foods, a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a family-owned international business that has over 1,200 employees, eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations within Atlantic Canada and the United States. Oxford Frozen Foods is the world's largest provider of Wild Blueberries, one of North America's largest producers of premium frozen carrots and one of Canada's premier manufacturers of onion rings and battered appetizers.
Oxford Frozen Foods, a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a family-owned international business that has over 1,200 employees, eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations within Atlantic Canada and the United States. Oxford Frozen Foods is the world's largest provider of Wild Blueberries, one of North America's largest producers of premium frozen carrots and one of Canada's premier manufacturers of onion rings and battered appetizers.
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