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Industrial Electrician – 309A / 442A
@ Express Employment Professionals
Guelph, Ontario
Overview
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time industrial electrician for a manufacturing facility in Guelph, Ontario. The role covers troubleshooting and repairing electrical, control and automation systems, PLC and VFD equipment, plus preventative maintenance on a rotating 3-on/3-off schedule of 12-hour day and night shifts. Pay is $44.29/hour plus shift premiums, with health, dental, pension and paid vacation benefits.
Pay:
$44.29 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Install, inspect, maintain and repair industrial electrical systems and control equipment
- Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs and automation systems
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime
- Follow lockout/tagout and electrical safety procedures
- Keep maintenance records and communicate across shifts
Requirements summary:
- Valid Ontario 309A or 442A Certificate of Qualification
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three or more years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred
- Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
- Available for rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Legal authorization to work in Canada
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 48 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario 309A Certificate of Qualification, Ontario 442A Certificate of Qualification |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Express Employment Professionals
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Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.
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- 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
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- Express Employment International Headquarters
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- professional
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- commercial
- employment
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Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | professionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 342 |
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Industrial Electrician – 309A / 442A
Location: Guelph, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $44.29/hour + shift premiums
Schedule: Rotating 3 Days On / 3 Days Off – 12-Hour Rotating Day & Night Shifts
About the Opportunity
Express Employment Professionals is currently recruiting for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join a well-established manufacturing facility in Guelph, Ontario.
This is a permanent opportunity within a continuous manufacturing environment, supporting the safe and reliable operation of specialized electrical, mechanical and automated production equipment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting electrical and control-system issues, completing repairs and installations, and performing preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, wiring, motors, drives, sensors and control equipment.
Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, automation systems and instrumentation.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical drawings and equipment documentation.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to identify and address potential equipment issues.
Follow all electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, electrical isolation and testing for absence of voltage.
Support electrical installations, equipment upgrades and commissioning activities.
Ensure all work complies with the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable industrial electrical standards.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate equipment concerns, repairs and outstanding work across shifts.
Work collaboratively with maintenance, production and other trades to support equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Valid Ontario 309A or 442A Certificate of Qualification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years of industrial or manufacturing electrical maintenance experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, controls, VFDs, PLCs, sensors and automation equipment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe electrical practices.
Must be available to work a rotating 3-on/3-off schedule consisting of 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays.
Must have legal authorization to work in Canada.
Compensation & Benefits
- Night Shift Premium: Additional $0.80/hour.
Weekend and Holiday Premium: 1.5 times the applicable rate.
Overtime: 1.5 times the applicable rate.
Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
Vision and paramedical coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Registered pension plan with employer contributions and company matching.
Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Paid vacation.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a safety-conscious, dependable and technically skilled Industrial Electrician who can work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong electrical troubleshooting abilities, take pride in the quality of their work, and demonstrate a proactive approach to equipment maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement.
If you are a licensed Industrial Electrician looking for a permanent opportunity with competitive compensation and an attractive rotating schedule, we would love to hear from you!
Apply Today!
Apply directly through this advertisement or send your resume to:
[email protected]
519-821-4275
Express Employment Professionals Guelph is a licensed Temporary Help Agency operating in full compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Pay Transparency requirements (effective January 1, 2026), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all applicable Temporary Help Agency regulations. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and do not require Canadian experience.
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