Electrician

Western Forest Products; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading sustainable forest management company as a Certified Electrician in a dynamic maintenance team. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, union benefits, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. As part of a promote-from-within culture, you will maintain and enhance electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering positive relationships with stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment focused on excellence and community engagement.

Benefits

Unionized position

Benefits and pension

Safe work environment

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• Fully ticketed Red Seal Electrician with industrial experience preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and upgrade electrical and pneumatic equipment.
• Develop electrical preventative maintenance plans and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Troubleshooting

Electrical Calculations

Technical Reporting

Problem Analysis

Education

Fully ticketed Red Seal Electrician

Experience in Sawmill

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a certified tradesperson looking to join a “best in class” maintenance team? Western Forest Products is hiring a Certified Electrician for our Chemainus Sawmill Division located on Vancouver Island, BC.

What We Offer:

• Unionized positions with a wage rate of $51.26/hour as per the collective agreement
• Hourly premiums of $1.00/hour for shifts outside the recognized day shift
• Benefits and pension through the union
• A safe work environment

Shifts: Graveyard Monday – Friday, 10:00 pm – 6:00 am

Note: Shifts may vary depending on mill requirements.

These positions are safety sensitive; all successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, upgrade, and build electrical and pneumatic equipment
• Develop and maintain electrical preventative maintenance plans
• Create technical reports, documentation, calculations, and sketches
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting
• Implement and document equipment and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and procedures
• Perform electrical calculations and prepare purchase specifications
• Provide expertise in problem analysis and resolution
• Develop positive relationships with contacts and stakeholders
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in electrical engineering
• Interpret drawings and electrical code specifications
• Design layouts for cable trays, electrical equipment, lighting, and single-line diagrams
• Install conduits and electrical fittings

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Fully ticketed Red Seal Electrician (Industrial Electrician preferred)
• Sawmill experience is an advantage
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, ControlLogix, and industrial control systems

Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies

• Strong safety record and work ethic
• Team player with excellent time management
• Self-starter capable of working independently
• Creative problem solver with continuous improvement mindset
• Dependable and accountable

Your Career

At Western Forest Products, our people are our greatest asset. We invest in your growth through on-the-job training and continuing education. Our promote-from-within culture offers diverse career paths for high performers committed to excellence.

Western Overview

Western Forest Products is a leading sustainable forest management and wood products manufacturing company headquartered in Vancouver, BC, with operations in BC and Washington State. We focus on responsible environmental practices, community engagement, and partnerships with First Nations.