Canal Services Technician - Electrical

At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, our people come first. We are proud to make a real difference by contributing to a sustainable and efficient transportation of goods. Applying to join our dynamic team will make you an ambassador for a seaway that is essential to everyone’s daily life. Discover a workplace that promotes safety, diversity and innovation.

Location: St. Lambert
Province: Quebec (CA-QC)
Assignment: Permanent
# of openings: 1
Hours of work: 40 per week, rotating day and night 12-hour shifts
Salary: $ 45.13/hour at hiring; Step 2: $ 48.14/hour; upon completion of training: CAN 51.17/hour

Join our Electrical – Automation and Controls team

Do PLCs, variable frequency drives and complex diagnostics drive you? Here, your expertise keeps unique infrastructure moving: locks and bridges that are essential to the transportation of goods across North America. As a Canal Services Technician – Electrical, you are the go-to person when an electrical or control system fails and navigation needs to resume quickly. You will diagnose and correct faults in programmable logic controllers, motor controls and heavy electrical equipment such as generators and UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems, and you will remotely operate locks and bridges to ensure the safe transit of vessels. Our structured training program will fully prepare you for this key role at the heart of our operations. If industrial troubleshooting is your strength, this role was built for someone like you.

Our advantages

• Competitive compensation with salary progression and defined benefit pension plan.
• Group insurance coverage, including virtual health care.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid leave to support work-life balance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Structured training program to fully prepare you for the role.
• Professional development, a wellness program, and several other benefits!

Your responsibilities

• Remotely operate locks and bridges and carry out all activities related to vessel transits, including manoeuvres, mooring and water level monitoring.
• Enter and maintain vessel transit data in electronic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults in automation and control systems (PLCs, VFDs, etc.).
• Participate in the maintenance program for all equipment, including heavy electrical equipment such as generators and UPS systems, and respond to breakdowns to minimize disruptions to navigation.
• Complete and record maintenance work orders.
• Perform general maintenance and civil works tasks in the lock area, in accordance with the safety requirements of operational facilities.

Your profile

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in Electricity in Quebec, or an apprenticeship program or equivalent in Ontario.
• Provincial certificate of qualification in electricity (Licence C in Quebec, or Licence 309A – Construction and Maintenance Electrician – or 442A – Industrial Electrician – in Ontario).
• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in an industrial environment, particularly in the maintenance of control systems and electrical equipment.
• Strong expertise in electrical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
• Experience with heavy electrical equipment such as generators, UPS systems and motors.
• Experience in troubleshooting PLCs and variable speed motor controls, including programming (ladder logic and IEC languages) and operator workstation software.
• Good knowledge of soft starters, variable frequency drives, Ethernet, remote I/O and fibre optic communications.
• Knowledge of the applicable rules, regulations, standards and safe work practices with respect to performing duties.
• Sound judgment, strong analytical skills and the ability to make good decisions under pressure.
• Eligible for Marine Transportation Security Clearance.
• Willing to undergo a medical examination, a functional abilities evaluation and a drug test.
• Valid Class G (ON) or Class 5 (QC) driver's licence and insurable driving record.
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, as well as at heights, in depths, near open water and in confined spaces.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in French, and in English at an intermediate level.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications and software (Microsoft Office, SAP, etc.).

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone to apply, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

We would love to connect with you about this opportunity.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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