Agriculture-Jobs in Kanada

Together, we are stronger and achieve more.

Viterra’s world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable, and quality-controlled agriculture products. Within North America, we are a leading marketer and handler of grains, oilseeds, pulses, and cotton and take great pride in partnering with growers to connect them to markets in 60+ countries. We are committed to working with our farmers, end-users, and industry partners to ensure that the future of agriculture remains bright.

You can contribute to the future of the agriculture industry by becoming an Electrician with Viterra. As an Electrician you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical equipment and automation within the Thunder Bay Terminal in a safe and timely manner.

Why work at Viterra?

• Viterra offers a competitive salary, with a starting hourly rate of $42.73.
• Viterra also has a comprehensive benefits program including extended health care, dental, vision care, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long term disability, which is available to use after 90 working days.
• As part of your total rewards package, Viterra contributes to a defined benefit pension plan.
• Viterra also offers great work-life balance with a regular Monday to Friday work schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides shift response to plant trouble calls, completes required repairs and returns equipment to Operations in an expeditious manner.
• Performs troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of facility electrical equipment, programmable logic control systems, instrumentation and related equipment according to establishedguidelines.
• Performs installation and repair of distribution panels, motor control centers, protective devices, fixtures, instrumentation and related equipment in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code.
• Provides troubleshooting and basic PLC programming in ladder logic and function block.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with supervisors and peer group to provide the information required to manage and operate the Terminal.
• Completes accurate, timely and legible administrative documents.
• Participates in Viterra’s Safety Program.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Two years of experience in an industrial setting with demonstrated high quality work.
• The ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Modbus communications protocols, hardware, media and communications, as well as basic knowledge and familiarity with Ethernet protocols, hardware (media converters, hubs and switches) and wiring systems.
• Familiarity with Modicon Unity programming software is an asset.

The successful candidate for this role must also be a certified Journeyperson Electrician with Interprovincial Certification under the Red Seal Program.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required level of knowledge skill and competence will be considered.

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Together, we are stronger and achieve more.

Viterra’s world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable, and quality-controlled agriculture products. Within North America, we are a leading marketer and handler of grains, oilseeds, pulses, and cotton and take great pride in partnering with growers to connect them to markets in 60+ countries. We are committed to working with our farmers, end-users, and industry partners to ensure that the future of agriculture remains bright.

You can contribute to the future of the agriculture industry by becoming an Electrician with Viterra. As an Electrician you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical equipment and automation within the Thunder Bay Terminal in a safe and timely manner.

Why work at Viterra?

• Viterra offers a competitive salary, with a starting hourly rate of $42.73.
• Viterra also has a comprehensive benefits program including extended health care, dental, vision care, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long term disability, which is available to use after 90 working days.
• As part of your total rewards package, Viterra contributes to a defined benefit pension plan.
• Viterra also offers great work-life balance with a regular Monday to Friday work schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides shift response to plant trouble calls, completes required repairs and returns equipment to Operations in an expeditious manner.
• Performs troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of facility electrical equipment, programmable logic control systems, instrumentation and related equipment according to establishedguidelines.
• Performs installation and repair of distribution panels, motor control centers, protective devices, fixtures, instrumentation and related equipment in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code.
• Provides troubleshooting and basic PLC programming in ladder logic and function block.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with supervisors and peer group to provide the information required to manage and operate the Terminal.
• Completes accurate, timely and legible administrative documents.
• Participates in Viterra’s Safety Program.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Two years of experience in an industrial setting with demonstrated high quality work.
• The ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Modbus communications protocols, hardware, media and communications, as well as basic knowledge and familiarity with Ethernet protocols, hardware (media converters, hubs and switches) and wiring systems.
• Familiarity with Modicon Unity programming software is an asset.

The successful candidate for this role must also be a certified Journeyperson Electrician with Interprovincial Certification under the Red Seal Program.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that result in the required level of knowledge skill and competence will be considered.

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At Viterra, we thrive on connection.

As a global agricultural network, our team realizes the power in connecting local farmers to countries around the world.

We’re committed to creating a workplace that provides our people with the support, guidance, and motivation needed to achieve more.

Come see how we feed your drive with work you can take pride in, accessible leadership, and meaningful rewards.

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