Certified Electrician

Tolko Industries; Coldstream; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Excellent benefits

Retirement plans

Relocation support

Job summary

Tolko Industries is seeking a Certified Electrician to join our Vernon area lumber mill team. You will maintain and repair electrical equipment, motors, and control systems to keep operations safe and reliable.

The role requires an Interprovincial ticket, PLC/HMI knowledge, and strong troubleshooting skills. We offer a competitive wage of $52.22/hour to start, relocation assistance, and a robust benefits program as part of Tolko’s supportive, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrician with a valid Interprovincial ticket.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of PLCs and HMI systems.
• Experience with CMMS (JD Edwards preferred).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical issues and provide safe, reliable fixes.
• Complete preventative maintenance, installations, and upgrades on motors, motion controls, encoders.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintainability.
• Carry out maintenance projects and programs.

Skills

Electrician

Interprovincial ticket

Troubleshooting

PLCs/HMI

Communication skills

Independent work

MS Office

Tools

JD Edwards

CMMS

Encoders

HMI software

Job description

OurCertified Electriciansdo more than keep the lights on - they play a key role in keeping ourelectrical equipment,controls and businessrunning safely and reliably. Masters of their craft, our Electricians are invaluable when it comes to ensuring our equipment and teams are set up for success. If you're looking for a change of pace, read on to learn more! We're looking for aCertified Electricianto join ourinnovative lumber milllocated nearVernon, British Columbia.OurLavington Divisionis where Tolko’s story began over 60 years ago. Today, at Lavington, we safely and sustainably produce 238 million board feet of lumber per year forcustomers around the worldso they can build their homes and their communities.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Experience working as anElectricianwith a validInterprovincial ticket.
• Strongtroubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated knowledge ofProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLCs)andHuman Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
• Experience withComputerized Maintenance Management Systems(CMMS) - preferably JD Edwards.
• Strongcommunicationskills.
• Ability towork independentlyand with a team.
• Experience withMicrosoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Previous experience in a forest products environment is considered an asset.

We value diversity and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, we would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role you will:

• Troubleshoot electrical issues and come up with safe, reliable fixes.
• Complete preventative maintenance as well as installations and upgrades, working on a variety of motors, hydraulic motion controls, optimizers and encoders.
• Look for opportunities to continuously improve equipment reliability to come up with solutions that keep our industrial electrical equipment and controls repaired and maintained.
• Carry out maintenance projects and programs.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on anexciting new challengewithsupportive team members.
• You’ll earn a competitive wage of$52.22/hour to start.
• You’ll be eligible to participate in Tolko’sbonus program.
• You’ll be eligible forexcellentbenefitsand access to ourretirement plans, so you don't have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You may also be eligible forrelocation supportincluding community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
• Operatein asafe mannerin accordance to work safe rules, regulations, and policies.
• You’ll be part of apositive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in asustainable, future focused industry,there isno better place than Tolko. Our family has beenproducing innovative forest productsfor over 65 years. Our focus remains onsustainably managing our forestsand our business for upcoming generations. We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here!

About the North Okanagan Valley

The North Okanagan Valley includes the communities of Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby and Lake Country, British Columbia. Surrounded by lakes, these communities provide family-friendly living with lots of amenities, and beautiful weather. Visit one of our local wineries or fine dining restaurants, go boating, hiking, biking, skiing, catch a round of golf, or visit a local market to pick up fresh fruit and produce… whatever your pleasure, you'll find it here.