Electronic technician Jobs in Fort Saskatchewan, AB

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About You and this Role

Dow is seeking high school student candidates for our Fall 2026 Registered Apprentice Program (RAP). These opportunities are located at our Fort Saskatchewan facility in Alberta, Canada.

If selected, you will participate in a 5-month paid program (September 2026 - January 2027) offering hands-on work experience within one of the following disciplines within our chemical plants. You will also be indentured into the Alberta Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Instrumentation

Dow Instrument Technicians install, maintain and repair the measuring and control instruments used in industrial processing. They work with a wide variety of pneumatic and electronic instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force, and chemical composition to support the process plants.

Millwright

Dow Millwright/Industrial Mechanics install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair process and mechanical equipment used in industrial processing. The mechanical equipment may include pumps, various types of compressors, blowers, fans, gearboxes, mixers and agitators.

Electrician

Dow Electricians install, maintain and repair all types of electrical equipment used in industrial processing. They work with a wide variety of electrical equipment, motors, starters, breakers, wiring at many different voltage levels to support the process plants.

Qualifications

• MUST proactively work with local RAP Coordinator or school counselor to confirm eligibility for RAP program and that education requirements for the trade entrance are part of your schooling plan.
• Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee; therefore, students must be able to secure their own reliable transportation.
• A class 5 driver's license.
• A minimum requirement for this Canadian based position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Must be willing and able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Lift, push, and pull up to 55 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
• Work in tight and closed in spaces.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator and face coverings.

Skills

• Technical Aptitude: Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and work with mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation systems in an industrial environment.
• Safety Focus: Strong awareness of hazards and consistent adherence to safety procedures, PPE requirements, and plant rules.
• Reliability: Dependable attendance, punctuality, and accountability to meet job and program expectations.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to follow procedures or work instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• Coachability & Learning Agility: Willingness to learn, follow instructions, accept feedback, and develop skills under supervision.

Additional Notes

• This opportunity does not offer relocation assistance or travel reimbursement. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur.
• All candidates that receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

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About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.