Position:
Electrician
Location:
Guelph, Ontario
Level:
Individual Contributor
Benefits and Perks:
At Sleeman Breweries, you’ll have access to benefits that support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:
- RRSP-matching program to help you save for retirement
- A commitment to work-life balance
- Benefits coverage for partners and kids
- Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
- Employee and family assistance program
- Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites
- Professional development opportunities including mentorship and leadership development
If you require an accommodation or an accessible format at any stage of the application or hiring process, please let the recruitment team know. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
Why Join Sleeman Breweries?
What’s your story? Ours is about pushing boundaries to create Canada’s third-largest brewery known for unique craft and world-class brands enjoyed across the country.
As part of Sapporo Breweries, our story includes Sleeman Breweries in Ontario, Okanagan Spring Brewery in B.C., Wild Rose Brewery in Alberta, and Unibroue in Quebec.
When you join Sleeman Breweries, you join a company deeply committed to quality, sustainability, and creating an outstanding employee experience. People here care about what they do and the people they work with. Write your next chapter with us at Sleeman Breweries.
Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @LifeAtSleeman on Instagram
Purpose and Impact
The Electrician plays a critical role in maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable operations across plant and warehouse equipment. This role supports production through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. By minimizing downtime and optimizing equipment performance, the Electrician contributes directly to operational excellence and product quality. Starting wage: $47.04 /hour.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance & Repair: Complete preventative and corrective maintenance work orders safely and on time to support continuous operations.
- Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and repair high-speed packaging and brewery equipment to minimize downtime and improve line efficiency.
- Equipment Installation & Overhaul: Install new production equipment and participate in annual overhauls and upgrades.
- Technical Expertise: Program and modify PLCs, and provide process control support in collaboration with engineering and technical teams.
- Cross-Trade Support & Documentation: Assist with mechanical and plumbing work as needed and maintain accurate maintenance records within CMMS systems.
Skills and Qualifications (Required)
- Provincial Industrial Electrician License (309A or 442A) – Certificate of Apprenticeship
- 3+ years’ experience as a Licensed Journeyman Electrician
- Experience working with high-speed manufacturing or packaging equipment
- Strong knowledge of PLC (Allen Bradley), HMI, ControlLogix, Ethernet, and Data Highway systems
- Proven ability to program and modify PLC programs
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office tools
- Solid understanding of safe work practices (heights, confined space, lockout/tagout, hot work)
- Process controls and instrumentation knowledge
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across production areas
- Commitment to food safety standards (ISO 22000) and reporting of non-conformities
Work Environment
This is an onsite role based at the brewery, operating on a continental 12-hour rotating shift schedule (days and nights), including weekends. The role involves working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to production equipment and varying conditions.
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Think you have what we need but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? That’s OK! We know that some job seekers miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. If you believe your skills and experience can make a difference here, we encourage you to apply!
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Sleeman Breweries, we believe that better beer, and better workplaces, happen when people feel welcomed and valued for the differences they bring.
We are committed to fair hiring practices free from discrimination, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
BETTER BEER. BETTER PEOPLE. GETTING BETTER
We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.
