At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

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James Electric Motor Services Ltd. is a Western Canadian industry leader in providing replacements, repairs, installation, maintenance and retrofits for pumps, electric motors, fans and blowers. For over 50 years, James Electric has been a customer driven organization that strives to provide excellent customer service, quality parts, service and repairs from our Calgary based facility.

What’s in it for you?

Business hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 – 4:30Evening and weekend overtime on-call rotation to provide 24-hour emergency serviceComprehensive benefits with premiums paid for the company’s “Core” package starting the first day of employment.Career development and training opportunities with reimbursement availableLife insurance, disability and wellness programsRetirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contributionPaid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharingEmployee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products at Wolseley CanadaAnnual safety boot reimbursement

What you will do:

Contribute your skills to a customer focused culture of technical proficiency and dedication to work safetyOperate company vehicles in a responsible and courteous manner; ensure scheduled vehicle inspections are completed on timeWorking in Customer facing on-site environmentsMaintain company tools and equipment in top working conditionMaintain a clean workspace free of hazards such as slips, trips and fallsReview and follow all Safe Work Practices, Safe Job Procedures and Code of PracticesRead diagrams, schematic drawings and service manuals to determine work procedures when requiredWork independently while at customer sites; troubleshoot problems and assess solutions with minimal supervisionComplete all job-related paperwork in a timely manner:  Document detailed information daily, including repair requirements, site pictures, parts used, and labour hours for processing by the sales and service team.Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair, overhaul and commission:Pumps (Inline, end suction, booster, fire, column and submersible ), Electric Motors, Fans and Blowers, Variable Frequency DrivesSafely remove and deliver equipment to shop for repair when on site repair is not an optionSupervise and mentor assigned apprentices

Physical Requirements:

Standing for long periods of timeLifting, pulling, and pushing (up to 50 Lbs. required – over 50 Lbs. discretionary)Working in commercial and industrial locations, at heights, in confined spaces, on construction sites (required on a workorder-by-workorder basis - training provided)Working in all seasonal conditions including outdoors in summer and winter months

What will you bring:

Journeyman, 3rd or 4th year Electric Motor System Technician, Millwright, Plumber or Sprinkler Fitter.  Motor winding experience will be considered an asset.The ability to work cooperatively on a teamYour intention to apply your learned skills and diversify your experience through on-the-job education

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory driver’s abstract and criminal record check.  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.