Electrical Engineer Regulatory Compliance

Agropur; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance with telemed

Employee assistance program

Pension plan with employer**

Career path opportunities

Vacation time recognition

Job summary

Agropur seeks an Electrical Engineer Regulatory Compliance to establish and lead its electrical compliance program across Quebec. You will act as the company’s RBQ representative and ensure electrical work aligns with safety standards.

The role combines technical leadership with field engagement and cross-functional collaboration with maintenance, engineering, automation, and project teams to standardize drawings, documentation, and regulatory reporting across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (OIQ) in good standing.
• Minimum five years of experience in industrial electrical systems, automation, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain RBQ designation as Agropur’s guarantor.
• Fluent in French; English proficiency required for cross-Canada collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as Agropur’s RBQ representative and lead the electrical compliance program.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s electrical compliance program.
• Manage regulatory reporting, documentation, records, and communications with authorities.
• Ensure electrical work across Quebec facilities complies with safety standards and regulations.
• Promote adherence to electrical safety standards and Agropur engineering standards.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance managers, plant engineers, and project teams.
• Develop and maintain corporate document management for electrical drawings and documentation.
• Oversee updates and standardization of electrical drawings and revisions.
• Collaborate with CAPEX teams on electrical and automation project planning.

Skills

French & English communication

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (OIQ)

Job description

Job Type:

Regular

_ At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance. _

Agropur is seeking a Electrical Engineer Regulatory Compliance to establish and lead its corporate electrical compliance program across Quebec.

Acting as Agropur’s representative with the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ), this individual will play a key role in ensuring compliance for electrical work performed internally while contributing to the standardization of electrical practices, technical documentation governance, and capital investment projects across our manufacturing facilities.

This position combines technical leadership, field engagement, and cross-functional collaboration with maintenance, engineering, automation, and project teams to ensure safe, compliant, and standardized electrical installations throughout the organization.

Context to maximize your impact:

• Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time.
• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service.
• Employee assistance program.
• Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.).
• Pension plan including employer contributions.
• Salary range 007: 118,000$ to 147,500$ (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

Where you will drive value:

• Act as Agropur’s corporate representative with the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ).
• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s electrical compliance program.
• Manage regulatory reporting, required documentation, records, and communications with relevant authorities.
• Ensure compliance of electrical work performed across Quebec facilities.
• Promote adherence to electrical safety standards, regulatory requirements, and Agropur engineering standards.
• Ensure personnel involved in electrical work possess the required qualifications and competencies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance managers, plant engineers, and project teams on electrical infrastructure matters.
• Develop and maintain a corporate document management structure for electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Ensure electrical drawings, revisions, and redlines are properly updated, controlled, and standardized.
• Oversee the maintenance of short-circuit studies, arc flash labeling, and associated electrical documentation.
• Collaborate with CAPEX teams on the planning and execution of electrical and automation-related projects, including facility upgrades, expansions, and modifications.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of solutions that improve system reliability, safety, and performance.
• Partner with local plant representatives to ensure proper documentation and tracking of electrical interventions.
• Drive the adoption of standardized processes and best practices across Quebec facilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve the reliability, maintainability, and standardization of electrical and automation systems.
• Serve as a key resource for operational, engineering, and external stakeholders to ensure consistent electrical practices across the organization.

What will enable you to have an impact:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer and member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Minimum of five years of experience in industrial electrical systems, automation, or a related field within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial electrical systems, maintenance, automation, or project execution.
• Ability to obtain the qualification required to act as Agropur’s designated RBQ guarantor.
• Previous RBQ-related experience or certification is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, applicable safety standards, and Quebec electrical regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience with technical document control, standardization, or change management is considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English (English is required to collaborate with colleagues across Canada).
• Availability to travel regularly to Agropur facilities across Quebec.

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.