Together we are stronger and achieve more.
Viterras worldleading fully integrated agriculture network connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable traceable and qualitycontrolled 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 endusers 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 shortterm 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 worklife 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 Viterras 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.
Employment Type:
Regular
Posting Close Date:
5/30/2025