Electrician - #186607
Labatt Breweries of Canada
Date: 4 weeks ago
City: Halifax, NS
Contract type: Full time

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY: $40.39 - $41.74 per hour, working 36 hours per week
This is a unionized position with UFCW Local 361.
SHIFT:
Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.
BENEFITS:
At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.
REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?
Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.
Labatt Breweries will never ask you for money or reimbursement of training fees as part of our recruitment process. Any email communication you receive as part of the application or onboarding process will come from a @Labatt.com email address. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the recruitment team at [email protected]
CONTACT US
Follow us:
Instagram @ labattbreweries
LinkedIn @ Labatt Breweries of Canada
#ENGSUP
SALARY: $40.39 - $41.74 per hour, working 36 hours per week
This is a unionized position with UFCW Local 361.
SHIFT:
- Rotating shift: 12 hour shifts, 3 days a week with a weekly rotation of day shift and night shift.
- Shifts rotate between Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday and Thursday/Friday/Saturday.
- Premium time built in to regular shift schedule – on weeks Saturday is part of your 3 days on, Saturday is paid at time-and-a-half for 8h, double time for 4h of the scheduled 12h shift. Regular schedule would include two Thursday/Friday/Saturday rotations per month.
- Night shift premium, $1.15 extra per hour. Regular schedule has two night shift rotations per month.
- Option for additional overtime on holidays and weekends.
Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for corrective and preventative maintenance, including troubleshooting, for brewery electrical systems, equipment, and components. This includes equipment common to the trade such as motors, panels, and control valves, and specific beer packaging and brewing equipment. Specific equipment includes:
- Filtec inspection systems;
- Ink and laser coders;
- Volume, conductivity, flow, temperature, pH, gas measurement and other specialized instrumentation;
- Electrical components of equipment such as a bottle and can filler, bottle labeler, palletizers and depalletizers, bottle and can packers, beer centrifuge.
- As part of the preventative maintenance routine, inspect and repair electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, to ensure compliance with codes.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, and understand and adhere to relevant electrical codes.
- Install wiring, outlets, switches and other electrical components.
- Controls troubleshooting MCC, PLC5, and ControlLogix PLC.
- Installation and troubleshooting of VFDs.
- Work as part of a cross-functional team with other trades and operators to ensure reliable operation of production equipment.
- Follow plant safety, housekeeping, and food-production quality standards.
- Interprovincial Red Seal, Licensed Industrial or Construction Electrician. Preference will be given to Industrial Red Seal, or Construction Red Seal with industrial experience (including automation controls, MCC, PLC, VFD).
- 3 years experience as an electrician in a manufacturing environment mandatory, 5 years preferred.
- Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining PLC, instrumentation devices, MCC, VFD, and other production electrical devices and equipment. Understanding of ladder logic PLC programming.
- Understanding of process control and packaging equipment: PLC5 and ControlLogix PLC, HMIs, user interfaces (e.g. on valves, HMU), PLS, PanelMate, and others.
- Ability to install, commission, and troubleshoot frequency drives.
- Willing and able to work shift work (days and nights), optional overtime and optional holidays.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and continuous learning mindset.
- Physical ability to perform tasks that may require bending, lifting, or standing for extended periods. Willing and able to work in confined space (training/certification provided by Labatt), and working at heights including ladders and zoom booms (training/certification provided by Labatt).
- Capability to learn computer-based maintenance software (e.g. for work order scheduling)
As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.
BENEFITS:
- Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance
- Retirement plan with a 3-6% company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future
- Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more
- An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees!
- Annual safety shoe allowance
- Annual tool allowance
- Free on-site parking
At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.
REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?
Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.
Labatt Breweries will never ask you for money or reimbursement of training fees as part of our recruitment process. Any email communication you receive as part of the application or onboarding process will come from a @Labatt.com email address. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the recruitment team at [email protected]
CONTACT US
Follow us:
Instagram @ labattbreweries
LinkedIn @ Labatt Breweries of Canada
#ENGSUP
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