Electrical Supervisor

Interfor; Bathurst; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growth-oriented company as an Electrical Supervisor, where you will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing electrical systems in a safety-focused environment. This position offers the chance to lead a team of electricians, develop internal policies, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. With a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and opportunities for internal growth, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in the forest products industry. Be part of a team that values innovation and sustainability in a thriving sector.

Benefits

Extended Health & Dental

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

RRSP Matching Plan

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)

Qualifications

• Must hold an Interprovincial Electrical or Instrumentation License.
• 5+ years of experience in a sawmill or processing plant is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment on site while ensuring safety standards.
• Develop and implement internal policies and maintenance plans.

Skills

Electrical or Instrumentation License

Canadian Electrical Safety Code Knowledge

PLC Proficiency (Allen Bradley)

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Results-Oriented Team Player

Ability to Coordinate Work Under Tight Deadlines

Education

Interprovincial Electrical License

5+ Years Experience in Sawmill or Processing Plant

Tools

PLC Systems

Autolog Systems

Comact Optimizers

RMC-100 and RMC-150 Controllers

YASKAWA VFDs

Schneider Softstart

Studio5000

RS Logix 5000

CX-Programmer

MS Office Suite (Word & Excel)

Job description

Electrical Supervisor

When you join our team as an Electrical Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment on site, carrying out planned shutdowns or projects, enforcing occupational health and safety standards, and working with the Maintenance team to ensure plant production continuity.

What You’ll Do

• Support, develop or improve electrical systems to optimize the efficiency of interventions related to equipment problems (in compliance with occupational health and safety standards)
• Develop and implement internal policies, procedures, and standards according to industry best practices, as well as manufacturing practice validation systems
• Prepare, review, and execute system maintenance plans and troubleshooting (PLC / HMI)
• Identify causes through problem-solving processes to implement corrective measures and prevent recurrence
• Train and mentor a team of electricians
• Manage and ensure cost control of allocated budgets
• Ensure resource optimization according to issues and needs
• Perform all other related tasks

What You Offer

• Interprovincial electrical or instrumentation license with red seal
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Electrical Safety Code
• 5+ years of experience in a sawmill or processing plant
• Proficiency with PLC (Allen Bradley systems)
• Knowledge of Autolog Systems, Comact optimizers, RMC-100 and RMC-150 hydraulic controllers, YASKAWA VFDs, and Schneider Sofstart (asset)
• Knowledge of Studio5000, RS Logix 5000, CX-Programmer
• Experience and responsibility in health and safety matters and knowledge of best practices
• MS Office Suite (Word & Excel)
• Organizational and communication skills
• Results-oriented team player
• Ability to coordinate work under tight deadlines

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company operating across North America, offering a diverse range of wood products produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We contribute to local economies, build value for employees and customers, and operate with sustainable forest management practices. Learn more at www.interfor.com.

We are one of the largest forest products companies worldwide and are expanding in exciting directions. Join us and be part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

We provide a career with growth opportunities, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Extended Health & Dental
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Additional Employee Paid Life Insurance
• RRSP Matching Plan
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program

We promote internal growth through industry-leading training programs. Learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.