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Licensed Electrician

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Job ID 316145 Date posted 10/14/2025 Location : Guelph, Canada

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

As a Licensed Electrician at Cargill, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of mechanical and electrical equipment through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, technical expertise, and the ability to work in a dynamic beef processing environment.

Job Location: Dunlop, Guelph, ON
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: : Continental day shift 6:00am-6:00pm. Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
Compensation: $42.10/hr
Sign-on Bonus: $3,000
License Required: Must hold an Ontario or Inter-Provincial 309A/442A Electrician Certificate

Benefits Information

  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Short Term Disability
  • Medical and Vision Coverage
  • Company DC Pension Plan
  • 2 Paid personal days off 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Beef Purchase Discount Plan
  • Employee luncheons during the year
  • Tool Allowance
  • Boot Allowance

Principal Accountabilities

  • Perform skilled electrical tasks to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and/or modify complex industrial equipment, processes and/or systems 
  • Diagnose cause of malfunctions or equipment failure and apply preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on hydraulic/pneumatic equipment
  • Operate motorized vehicles and equipment to move or lift products, equipment, or materials 
  • Follow all safety, food safety, and environmental regulations
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals with minimal supervision 

Required Qualifications 

  • Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada and at least 18 years old
  • Ontario or Inter-Provincial 309A/442A Electrician Certificate required by Skilled Trades Ontario or Red Seal Certification 
  • Full License with Certification of Apprenticeship of 9,000 hours completed 
  • Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a licensed Electrician/Journeyman in a food manufacturing/production environment
  • Proficient to interpret and understand electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and operation manuals including the “Ontario Electrical Code” book
  • Ability to perform physical tasks (bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs)
  • English reading and writing skills 
  • Perform LOTO safety procedure
  • Basic use of a computer and typing skills
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) 
  • Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and in varied environmental conditions such as but not limited to dust, noise, hot and cold

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in food manufacturing and CFIA regulations
  • Familiarity with MRO (Maintenance Repair Ops) or MRP (Material Requirement Planning) systems
  • Ability to read blueprints and layout drawings
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.



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