Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

From our humble beginnings as a small part of a thriving animal feed manufacturing plant, Champion Petfoods has grown over the last 35+ years to become one of the world’s most respected and best-loved pet food companies. Join us and let’s build a better future for pets and pet lovers together.

Champions for Sustainability

We are committed to doing our part to create positive change within our industry and the world at large. From the daily choices we make to the longer-term goals we set, it all adds up. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities.

• Advance our responsible sourcing
• Reduce our packaging footprint
• Drive for zero waste to landfills

Here’s the Scoop - Summary:

We are looking for a solution orientated maintenance - Electrician to join our team. This position works out of our production facility located in Acheson, Alberta, and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. This position is right for you if you enjoy problem-solving, a high-paced environment in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. It goes without saying, this is an integral role.

Location: Acheson, Alberta

Shift: Monday to Friday, rotating between AM / PM

Earn: Competitive salary, annual bonus, & many opportunities for career development

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Perform department PMs, including but not limited to, cleaning, lubricating, and completing other routine maintenance work.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment as directed.
• Troubleshoot machine and production problems by diagnosing defects in equipment.
• Efficiently set up, inspect, and shut down production-related equipment when required to do so.
• Perform regularly scheduled checks of electrical units to ensure they are functioning properly
• Maintain an accurate and complete log of electrical repair and maintenance work activities.
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures & applicable SOPs, and with all regulations relating to equipment and chemical approvals for a food manufacturing facility.
• Ensure house-keeping requirements are met within work areas and maintenance shop.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry technologies and codes.
• Complete special projects as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor outside of electrical scope.
• Perform other duties and tasks as required or assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What are we looking for?

• Electrician (journeyperson) with previous maintenance experience working in a manufacturing or industrial based environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of variable frequency drives (VFD) and programmable logic controller (PLC) is considered an asset.
• Competent in the use of basic computer programs and experienced with programming PLC, DeviceNet, and Ethernet.
• Ability to pass a Drug & Alcohol, Fit-to-Work test & Criminal Record Check
• Availability to work Monday to Friday on a rotating work schedule and the occasional week-end shift.

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: A strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company Match, Donation matching, and available overtime.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs, available on day one.
• Continuing Education: In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program
• Quality: A dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.