Posted 2 months ago
Industrial Electrician
@ Cando Default Brand
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
Cando Default Brand is hiring an Industrial Electrician to repair and service electrical components on various types of locomotives, working independently or in small teams. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing preventative maintenance, and handling emergency call-outs at any time of day or night. Full-time work on fixed schedules is offered, with group insurance and employee ownership.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, diagnose and repair locomotive electrical systems
- Perform preventative maintenance on locomotives and equipment
- Track inspections and complete required logs
- Maintain work areas, vehicles and tools
- Guide others on daily servicing requirements
Requirements summary:
- Proficiency with electrical systems and locomotive repair
- Locomotive Mechanic, Electrician or Millwright certification preferred
- Valid driver's licence and rail site certifications
- Ability to lift and push 50 pounds
- Experience in heavy industrial environments an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Rail certifications, Workplace Safety & Health |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Paid training |
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Cando Default Brand
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We are here to solve your rail needs. We optimize supply chains and connect industry to Class 1 railways.
Full company description
Cando Rail & Terminals is Canada’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class 1 railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi-purpose rail terminals. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, railcar staging, train assembly, and related services. Fully embedded in our customers’ supply chain, Cando Rail & Terminals ensure our customers’ products get to where they need them, when they want them.
- LinkedIn followers
- 9,428
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 461
- Reported office locations
- Unit 400 - 740 Rosser Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0K9, CA
- Business categories
- Real Estate Investment
- Virtual Assistant
- Software
- Supply Chain Management
- Real Estate
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Other recorded names
- Cando Rail & Terminals
- Specialties
- Terminal & Transload Services
- Short Line Operations
- Material Handling
- Industrial Switching
- Train Assembly
- Railcar Staging
- and Railcar Fleet Management & Logistics
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 72,145,648
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Cando Rail & Terminals is Canada’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class 1 railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi-purpose rail terminals. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail Transportation |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Brandon, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1978 |
| Specialties | Terminal & Transload ServicesShort Line OperationsMaterial HandlingIndustrial SwitchingTrain AssemblyRailcar Stagingand Railcar Fleet Management & Logistics |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 33 |
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Industrial Electrician will work independently or in small team environments repairing and servicing electrical components of various types of locomotives. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!
Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
Cando Advantages
- Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
- Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
- Award Winning Safety Culture
- Employee Ownership Program
- Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
- Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
- Canada’s Best Managed Company for 10 years!
The Electrician will work independently or in small team environments repairing and servicing electrical components of various types of locomotives.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Inspects locomotive electrical systems, diagnose issues, make recommendations as to course of action and repair/recondition as needed
- Performs all types of preventative maintenance services on locomotives and other Cando equipment
- Perform maintenance and low/high voltage repairs of Locomotive electrical systems
- Track all inspections and repair/maintenance work performed; completes all required logs
- Maintains and cares for all work areas, vehicles, and tools used to perform the locomotive and equipment servicing
- Provides quality customer relations; interfaces with operations teams on site
- Promotes and guides others to understand the daily requirements to effectively service and maintain locomotives
- Diagnose electrical problems using diagrams or schematics
- Install and repair electrical systems
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and conduct tests
- Pinpoint problems using a range of testing devices
- Safely use various hand and power tools
- Perform a variety of functions related to electrical controls, equipment, and wiring
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
- Ability to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload
- Ability to lift/push/pull a minimum of fifty (50) pounds and to maneuver in/through/around equipment easily and safely
- Ability to meet Workplace Safety & Health standards
- General computer skills with ability to learn new processes
- Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Ability to hold and maintain the safety and rail certifications required to access various sites
- Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions with tolerance to fumes and odours
- Willingness to address emergency service problems at any time of day or night
Education & Experience
- Must be proficient with electrical systems and locomotive repairs and maintenance
- Preference will be given to those who possess certification as a Locomotive Mechanic, Electrician and Millwright
- Experience working in heavy industrial environments is an asset
Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.
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