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Industrial Journeyman Electrician (or 3rd Year Apprentice)

@ West Fraser

Barwick, Ontario

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Overview

West Fraser is hiring an Industrial Journeyman Electrician (or third-year apprentice) at its Barwick OSB mill near Fort Frances, Ontario. The role covers installing, repairing, calibrating and maintaining electrical, electronic and control equipment across the mill, with shift work including days, nights and weekends. The posting states a pay rate of $50.32/hr and a full benefits package.

Responsibilities:

  • Install, repair and calibrate electrical and electronic equipment
  • Troubleshoot and repair motors, control systems and instruments
  • Read drawings, blueprints and electrical code specifications
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and keep records
  • Safely operate and test energized electrical systems

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Journeyperson Electrician certification or third-year apprentice
  • Strong computer proficiency for instrument operation
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Ability to work shift work and at heights
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalLife insuranceRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-02
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsJourneyperson Electrician certification
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance

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West Fraser

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We are a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe.

Full company description

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and other residuals.

LinkedIn followers
55,708
People associated on LinkedIn
3,494
Reported office locations
  • 1250 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 6P5, CA
  • 57 Germantown Ct., Suite 300, 300, Germantown, TN 38138, US
  • 885 W Georgia St, Suite 1500, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3E8, CA
Business categories
  • Renewable Energy
  • Paper Manufacturing
  • Wholesale
  • Wood Processing
  • Forestry
  • Product Design
  • Furniture
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • West Fraser
Specialties
  • Lumber
  • Plywood
  • LVL
  • MDF
  • OSB
  • and particleboard
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
4,768,758

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and other residuals.

FieldValue
IndustryPaper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersQuesnel, BC
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1955
SpecialtiesLumberPlywoodLVLMDFOSBand particleboard
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Job description

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Barwick OSB is currently recruiting for an Industrial Journeyman Electrician.

You'll Do:

  • This position is responsible for the inspection, installation, repair, adjustment, construction, modification, calibration, programming, and wiring of electrical and electronic apparatus, devices, and circuits of any voltage in the mill or assigned area
  • Servicing of all types of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and electromechanical equipment
  • integrating and graphical control systems, and electronic or mechanical instruments
  • Safety - Promotes, adheres to, and contributes to plant safety programs and ensures compliance with best maintenance practices;
  • Safely operates and tests energized electrical systems;
  • Under little supervision, performs a variety of tasks involved in the provision of E&I services, internal customer service and reporting;
  • Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine the layout of industrial electrical equipment installations;
  • Installs, examines, replaces or repairs electrical wiring, switchgear, transformers, reactors, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components;
  • Use required equipment, including hand tools, calibrators, and electrical test equipment, including multi-meters to test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance;
  • Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, calibrates, tests and installs electrical motors, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems and other related devices, including but not limited to pressure, flow, temperature and safety monitoring devices;
  • Conducts preventive maintenance and keeps maintenance records;
  • Evaluates processes for improved quality, cost-effectiveness and potential growth.

You have:

  • A valid Inter-Provincial or Provincial Journeyperson Electrician certification;
  • Will also consider individuals who are in their 3rd year or close to completing their journeyman requirements.
  • Valid Driver’s License;
  • Strong computer proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability for shift work including days, nights and/or weekends;
  • Ability to work at heights;
  • A positive attitude, ability to work safely, mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn

Compensation Package:

  • The hourly pay rate for this position is 50.32/hr.
  • Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays.
  • Are you open to relocating? We offer comprehensive relocation support!

Your Workplace Location:

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, the Barwick Mill is adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border. We are 45 Kilometers west of Fort Frances, Ontario, and situated halfway between Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Thunder Bay, Ontario. The lifestyle of the Rainy River District embraces outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country. Our communities are family-friendly and safe, and they prioritize a genuine work-life balance.

About Us:

West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.

From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally-recognized forest certifications.

Diversity:

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we continually strive to foster a culture that respects and values every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability:

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

Sustainability Report | West Fraser

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