Food Science jobs in Canada

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines:Skrettingis a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future.Trouw Nutritionspecializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting‑edge solutions.

Skrettingis seeking a Maintenance Technician (Electrician) to join our team in St. Andrews, New Brunswick.

This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, also collaborate with other departments and third‑party agencies and technicians and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the plant, ensure compliance with safety regulations, standards, and procedures, addressing hazards proactively.

• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment, machinery, and installations following schedules and checklists.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair defects or malfunctions, including emergency and corrective repairs.
• Execute planned and complex maintenance tasks, sometimes supervising third‑party technicians.
• Order spare parts, materials, or custom‑made components as needed for maintenance or repairs.
• Carry out modifications, overhaul, and propose technical improvements based on expertise.
• Collaborate with management on quality and technical issues, providing solutions to avoid recurring problems.
• Log all maintenance activities in maintenance management systems to ensure proper records and equipment history.

• Completion of Electrical apprenticeship.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to operate under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and deal with various stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Adaptable to a flexible work style and willingness to assist other functions where needed.

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

• Robust pension plan
• Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Visio n
• Short‑term/Long‑term Disability and Mental Health Service
• 10 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual bonus

We value a seamless candidate's experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

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Our organization: Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.