Technician - System Health

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. By joining our dynamic team, you will become an ambassador of a seaway that is essential to everyone’s daily life. Discover a workplace that promotes safety, diversity and innovation.

Location: St. Catharines, Ontario (CA-ON)
Assignment: Permanent
Hours of work: 40 per week
# of openings: 1
Salary:  Step 1: $46.74, Step 2*: $49.68 (*After the 90-day work probation period)

Your role

Are you interested in playing a key role in ensuring the success of the team? How about providing technical support and ensuring the reliability of systems to support the effective operation and maintenance of a complex and vital seaway network?

Your place could be with us.

Our advantages

• Competitive compensation, defined-benefit pension plan, group insurance, and virtual health care.
• Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Professional development, wellness program, and other benefits!

Your Responsibilities

• Monitor asset status through sensors and other measurements in support of the maintenance program strategy.
• Participate in analyzing the causes of alarms and alerts, as well as failures and performance issues.
• Perform troubleshooting and adjustments with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Carry out troubleshooting, adjustments, maintenance, and minor repairs of equipment across all structures.
• Provide input on asset performance and root cause analysis of breakdowns (field expertise).
• Assist in the implementation of improvements.
• Support reliability and maintenance engineering team.
• Assist service providers with technical support.

Your Profile

• College diploma in Electrical or Electronics Technology.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of technical experience in a related field.
• Eligible for Licence C/442A.
• Knowledge of applicable procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and safe work practices related to job duties.
• General understanding of electrical/mechanical drawings, specifications, plans, and layouts.
• Strong troubleshooting and predictive equipment analysis skills (controls).
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and prepare quality sketches and drawings.
• Ability to perform a variety of mathematical calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Class G (ON) or Class 5 (QC) driver’s licence and insurable driving record.
• Eligible for Marine Transportation Security Clearance.
• Availability to undergo a medical test, functional abilities evaluation, and drug test.
• Ability to work at heights, in depths, near open water, and/or in confined spaces.

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.

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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