Maintenance Technician (Electrician)
Invermere, British Columbia
Full-time
$35.86-$44.54/hour
YOUR DAILY MISSION: Safely and efficiently repair, maintain, and install equipment within our facility.
WHO ARE WE?
We’ve been making kick-ass coffee for over 25 years.
We’re Canada’s #1 selling Whole Bean coffee. All our coffee is Organic and Fairtrade, roasted right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains smack dab in the middle of nowhere.
And it’s not just our coffee that’s good. We’ve been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work since 2015. We work hard and have fun. That’s how we roll.
WHO ARE YOU?
You’re a workhorse charged with a spark! You like to take things apart and figure out how to put them back together. You have a knack for all things electrical and take charge when it comes to driving projects aimed to amp up process and continuous improvement. Band-Aid solutions? Hard no. You fix things the right way and never settle for anything less than the highest of quality!
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Working with a team of talented technicians, you will put your savvy electrical skills to work to ensure our equipment is running as effectively and efficiently as possible. More specifically, this role is responsible for the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, install, and upgrade production equipment in the facility, including packaging and coffee roasting equipment.
- Work respectfully and collaboratively with teammates, coworkers, and external contractors.
- Work with our Maintenance Planner to schedule preventative maintenance and repairs while maintaining an inventory of critical and general spare part levels.
- Develop and maintain Electrical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintenance records, and required electrical work permits.
- Champion best practices in the areas of preventative maintenance, lean manufacturing, and process improvement, ensuring the efficient flow of production with the least possible downtime.
- Dream team material. You support the growth and development of other team members as a trainer through our apprenticeship program.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ticketed Electrician with 2–5 years of experience working with industrial equipment.
- Experienced in commercial and residential wiring.
- Skilled in root cause analysis and equipment troubleshooting techniques.
- Knowledge in the repair of vacuums, chain-veys, blowers, gearboxes, and calibration of scales.
- Understanding and ability to read schematics for pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and propane control systems.
- Knowledge of HMI/VFD navigation and PLC ideology.
- Ability to use technical formatting and language when reporting material, machine, or process deficiencies and able to articulate and communicate in easy to understand terms.
- Confident use of Microsoft Office and other organizational tools.
- Certified in WHMIS, Forklift, (Hu)manlift, Fall-Arrest, Confined Space, LockOut/TagOut, or Rigging and Hoisting an ASS-et.
CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS
LOVE You are a connector and have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. You enjoy working and contributing in a collaborative/team-based environment.
AWAKE You have a genuine and fun disposition and see the “mug half full”.
INTENTIONAL You take pride in your work, take initiative when you see the opportunity, and follow through on tasks. Calm, cool, and collected in high-stress and challenging situations.
SOPHISTICATED You have strong attention to detail and excellent time management. You place a high standard for quality. A natural leader with the ability to coach and mentor team members, fuelling team development, and growth.
COURAGEOUS You adapt. Change doesn’t scare you; you’ve got grit! Willingness to adapt, learn, and grow as you navigate change in a fast-paced, energetic environment.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- This role is located in our headquarters in Invermere, British Columbia.
- This is a full-time, year-round role.
- This role operates on a 4-day x 10-hour schedule including 1 weekend day per week.
PERKS TO PIQUE YOUR INTEREST
When individuals thrive, communities thrive. And we are here to help that happen. The following perks and programs have been designed with intention, to ensure our people prosper.
When individuals thrive, communities thrive. And we are here to help that happen. The following perks and programs have been designed with intention, to ensure our people prosper.
- The Dough: The salary range for this role will be $35.86 - $44.54 per hour. We will take into consideration the level of experience the successful candidate brings to the role.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Designed to support employee wellness and mental health, our benefits program is as full as our mugs! In addition to our standard medical and dental coverage, we offer:
- $700 wellness and recreation allowance annually.
- $2,000 flexible paramedical services coverage per year.
- A whole heck of a lot of time off including 4 weeks of paid vacation after one year of work.
- Celebrate your birthday with a paid day off and a $100 gift certificate to your local business of choice.
- Access to emergency or crisis support through our Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Mug Fillers: Damn good discounts on coffee beans and have all the caffeine you will need to keep you fueled onsite. These benefits include discounted beverages, food, and merchandise in the Café.
- Environmental and Community Giving: Our Green Commuting program pays employees up to $3.00 per day for choosing a green commute to work. Our Dream Fund provides Kicking Horse Coffee dreamers with financial funding to put towards community projects.
- Continued Education: All employees have access to world-class, online learning through our partnership with Harvard ManageMentor.
- Exceptional Human Beans: Working with a kick-ass team? We think that is the best perk of all. Our crew of coffee lovers love what they do and are great at it too!
HOW TO APPLY
You seem like a mover-and-a-shaker. You should probably apply. Create your account with our candidate portal (through Get Hired) and submit your resume and application. Since you’re more than just a resume, please be prepared to answer a few questions about yourself including:
- Tell us one thing about yourself we would not find on your resume.
- Why do you want to work with us?
- What inspires you about small-town, mountain living?
SPIRIT OF LOVE
Love means welcoming everyone to ensure an inclusive place for all. We seek team members from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.