Industrial Electrician: Maintain Critical Systems

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in Chalk River, Ontario, is seeking an Electrician to maintain and repair critical electrical systems supporting site infrastructure. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and compliance across industrial electrical installations.

The successful candidate will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot complex equipment, read schematics, and contribute to maintenance planning. A 4‑day workweek is typical with 10‑hour shifts, within a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Education as Electrician with 9000-hour apprenticeship.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Experience in industrial maintenance is an asset.
• Strong safety and PPE practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, installation, repair, testing, and inspection activities on electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and implement corrective actions.
• Develop work plans and improve system reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain service records and equipment history.

Skills

Electrical codes

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Maintenance planning

Safety training

Communication

Education

Secondary diploma

Electrician apprenticeship 9000 hours

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories in Chalk River, Ontario, is seeking an Electrician to maintain and repair critical electrical systems supporting site infrastructure. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and compliance across industrial electrical installations.

The successful candidate will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot complex equipment, read schematics, and contribute to maintenance planning. A 4‑day workweek is typical with 10‑hour shifts, within a unionized environment.