Certified Electrician

Our Certified Electricians do more than keep the lights on – they play a key role in keeping our electrical equipment , controls and business running safely and reliably . Masters of their craft, our Electricians are invaluable when it comes to ensuring our equipment and teams are set up for success. If you're looking for a change of pace, read on to learn more

We're looking for a Red Seal Electrician to join our Athabasca Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Division , located in Slave Lake, Alberta. This state-of-the-art facility has the longest continuous press in North America, giving us the ability to manufacture a broad range of innovative forest products for customers around the world .

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications :

• Experience working as an Electrician with a valid Interprovincial ticket.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) - preferably JD Edwards.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Previous experience in a forest products environment is considered an asset.

We value diversity and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms.Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role you will:

• Apply your knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems to troubleshoot electrical issues and come up with safe, reliable fixes.
• Use your broad electrical experience to do preventative maintenance as well as installations and upgrades , working on a variety of motors, hydraulic motion controls, optimizers and encoders .
• Use your passion for continuously improving equipment reliability to come up with solutions that keep our industrial electrical equipment and controls repaired and maintained.
• Apply your organizational and planning skills to carry out maintenance projects and programs.

So, what's in it for you?

• You'll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members .
• You'll earn a competitive wage of $49.20/hour to start.
• You'll receive an additional prairie location payment and a trades retention bonus on top of your base pay.
• You'll be eligible to participate in Tolko's bonus program.
• You'll be eligible for excellent benefits and access to our retirement plans , so you don't have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You may also be eligible for relocation support including community connectionsso you can live (and play) where you work.
• You'll be supported in continued development through on-the-job and classroom training .
• You'll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment .

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko . Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.

Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta close to the town of Slave Lake.Slave Lake is home to over 6,000 people. It's an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over 40 acres of parks and open space to explore.

Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.