Electrical Engineer

Canfor; Northwood; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pulp mill company in Ontario is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer/Technologist. This role involves designing and supervising electrical projects to ensure maximum production and quality. The ideal candidate holds an Engineering Degree or relevant diploma, has experience preferably in a pulp mill, and demonstrates strong technical and communication skills. Competitive salary range is $79,450.00-$113,500.00, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Performance-based incentive plans

Health benefits

Pension plans with contributions

Paid leaves

Qualifications

• Forward thinking, flexible and resourceful individual.
• Several years' broad-based experience ideal in a modern pulp mill or similar industrial facility.
• Ability to communicate effectively and problem solve creatively.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and supervise electrical projects and modifications.
• Ensure facilities achieve maximum production and quality standards.
• Provide technical support in the resolution of electrical problems.

Skills

Technical insight

Analytical abilities

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Engineering Degree

Related diploma from Technical College

Tools

Electrical control systems

Transformers

PLC and DCS controls

Job description

You are a forward thinker who applies technical insight and analytical abilities to develop novel solutions. You plan prudently for the future, make sound decisions, and like to keep things organized. You have always had high “potential” and excel in effective and positive communications both written and orally.

As an Electrical Engineer / Technologist and member of the Mill Engineering Team, you will be operating in a position committed to safe and environmentally responsible practices. You will work closely with all team members on the design, implementation, and supervision of electrical projects including enhancements and modifications. Your excellent leadership skills will ensure all facilities can achieve maximum production and quality standards while maintaining cost efficiency and viability.

This is your opportunity to work in a modern Pulp mill which will provide you with a variety of engaging work along with comprehensive formal and informal training & mentoring to keep your skills “current”.

A day in the life:

• The Electrical Engineering team focuses on the reliability-centered maintenance, and electrical upgrades at Northwood Pulp Mill. This includes a broad range of electrical and control assets across high, medium, and low-voltage levels, such as transformers, switches, powerlines, turbogenerators, protective relay circuits, UPS and back-up battery systems, as well as motors, starters, VFDs, PLCs, DCS controls, and various system upgrades—all essential for maintaining reliable power distribution and automation throughout the facility.
• You will work closely with all team members on the design, implementation and supervision of electrical projects including enhancements and modifications and will provide sound technical support in the resolution of electrical problems.
• Your mandate will be to ensure facilities can achieve maximum production and quality standards while maintaining cost efficiency and viability.

The Candidate:

• Forward thinking, flexible and resourceful, you can apply your technical insight and analytical abilities to develop novel solutions.
• Equipped with an Engineering Degree from an accredited University, you are a member of, or eligible to register with EGBC at least as an Engineer in Training (EIT) (title of Engineer) OR have a related diploma from a Technical college (title Technologist).
• You will also have several years' broad-based experience, ideally including tenure in a modern pulp mill or similar industrial facility.

Your personal attributes include well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, a creative yet pragmatic approach to problem solving and the ability to work in teams.

Ideally, you have reliability experience working as a technologist, this will also “light up” your resume. Bonus points if you have industrial experience in modern pulp or experience in guiding and working with a unionized workforce.

If you are a motivated and experienced leader, “wired” to work in teams, hit that “apply” button today!

The salary range for this position is: $79,450.00-$113,500.00

Please Note:

The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and foster an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

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