Maintenance Electrician - Food Manufacturing - Airdrie

Randstad Canada; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium wage

RRSP benefits

Clean facility

Career growth

Job summary

Randstad Canada is hiring a Journeyman Maintenance Electrician for our Airdrie, AB facility. This permanent role focuses on preventive maintenance, control system diagnostics, and complex electrical repairs to maximize machinery efficiency in a climate-controlled plant.

The ideal candidate will hold Alberta Journeyman Electrical Certification or Red Seal, with experience in PLCs, VFDs and industrial control systems within a food processing environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold Alberta Journeyman Electrical Certificate or Red Seal status.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, sensors and industrial control systems.
• Experience in food processing GMP/HACCP/SQF guidelines.
• Strong diagnostic skills and basic office software.
• Clear communication and ability to work under pressure in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Electrical diagnostics: repair and maintain automated equipment controls, motor systems, VFDs, sensors and distribution circuits.
• Cross-trade collaboration: work with Millwrights to resolve outages quickly.
• Basic mechanical support: assist with conveyors, gearboxes and pneumatic lines.
• Preventive servicing: perform electrical inspections, calibrations and parts replacements.
• Safety & quality: enforce Lockout/Tagout, WHMIS and GMP standards.
• Root-cause analysis: evaluate recurring failures and implement long-term fixes.

Skills

PLC diagnostics

VFDs

Electrical troubleshooting

Control systems

Automation

Education

Journeyman Electrical Certificate / Red Seal

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC software

Job description

Journeyman Maintenance Electrician Airdrie, AB $50.45 – $56.30/hr

An industry-leading food production facility in Airdrie, Alberta is adding a Red Seal Maintenance Electrician to their dedicated technical team. Operating within a clean, climate-controlled plant, this permanent role focuses on maximizing machinery efficiency through preventive maintenance, control system diagnostics, and complex electrical repairs.

Position Highlights & Perks

• Premium Wage: $50.45 or $56.30 per hour if you possess a dual ticket
• Retirement & Health: Comprehensive benefits package plus an employer-matched RRSP program
• Work Environment: Clean, heated, state-of-the-art automated manufacturing facility
• Career Growth: Long-term job security with a progressive industry leader

Role Summary

• Job Title: Maintenance Electrician (Journeyman)
• Location: Airdrie, AB
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Primary Responsibilities: Electrical troubleshooting, PLC diagnostics, control panel servicing, and routine preventive maintenance

Core Benefits & Employee Perks

• Top Compensation: $50.45/hr (Single Ticket) to $56.30/hr (Dual Ticket) with weekly pay, shift differentials, and generous overtime opportunities
• Stable Work Schedule: Full-time permanent hours structured to provide consistent schedules and predictable time off
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Fully paid health, dental, and prescription drug coverage active shortly after your start date
• Retirement & Extras: Employer-matching RRSP savings plan, annual work boot allowance, fully supplied uniforms, and paid continuous learning initiatives
• Workplace Quality: Perform high-level maintenance inside a modern, clean, and climate-controlled production plant

Key Responsibilities & Operational Duties

• Electrical Diagnostics: Identify, repair, and maintain automated equipment controls, motor systems, VFDs, sensors, and distribution circuits.
• Cross-Trade Partnership: Collaborate closely with mechanical Millwrights to quickly resolve multi-system operational outages.
• Basic Mechanical Support: Assist with routine mechanical service, equipment adjustments, and preventive upkeep on conveyors, gearboxes, and pneumatic lines.
• Preventive Servicing: Complete scheduled electrical inspections, calibrations, and parts replacements to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Safety & Quality Standards: Enforce rigorous site safety procedures, including strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), WHMIS, and food-grade GMP standards.
• Root-Cause Problem Solving: Evaluate recurring system failures to develop and implement long-term technical fixes.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Mandatory Trade License: Valid Alberta Journeyman Electrical Certificate or recognized Interprovincial Red Seal status.
• Automation & Controls: Demonstrated proficiency in programming, diagnosing, and servicing PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and industrial control systems.
• Industry Background: Direct experience working within a food processing plant following GMP, HACCP, or SQF sanitary guidelines.
• Technical & Digital Skills: Solid mechanical comprehension, systematic diagnostic capabilities, and comfortable using basic office software (Excel, PowerPoint, email).
• Professional Attributes: Self-motivated and reliable with strong organizational abilities, clear communication skills, and calm composure under high‑pressure plant conditions.
• Shift Availability: Ability to work either a 5x8 Monday–Friday Afternoon shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM) or Midnight shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non‑conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.