Apprentice electrician Jobs in Pickering, ON

Welcome to Cascades!

Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment.
Join us as an Industrial Electrician in Scarborough and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Hourly wage of $45.93/hr
• Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift (ie. 8AM-4PM). Must be available for emergency call outs during off hours/weekends. The plant is a 24/7 plant and the schedule can change according to business needs.
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan
• Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our success
• Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters
• Referral bonus - help grow the team and get rewarded

What you’ll do

As an Industrial Electrician, you’ll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape.
Your day-to-day:

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems to minimize downtime.
• Read, interpret, and update electrical drawings and schematics.
• Maintain LV/HV electrical systems in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Replace obsolete electrical components and support equipment upgrades.
• Participate in installations, start-ups, shutdowns, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, including work orders and reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain a clean work environment.
• Support emergency repairs outside regular shifts as needed.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors when required.
• Train and support coworkers and collaborate with millwrights and other trades.
• Experience with safety circuits, CATIV testing equipment, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motor control systems, drives, and control panels.
• Competent using CMMS software to manage maintenance activities.
• LOTO experience and strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

Your strengths as an Industrial Electrician

• High school diploma with some technical education
• Valid 442A Industrial Electrician license required; 447A Instrumentation and Control Technician certification is an asset.
• 5+ years of industrial electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical controls and the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Basic mechanical skills, fluid power knowledge, and computer proficiency.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and safety.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and flexibility to support changing operational needs.

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Apply now and join our team as an Industrial Electrician, in Scarborough.

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization. #ST01