Job Id: 22000

Kamloops Electric Motor Sales & Services Ltd

cobus@matrixvisa.com

April 2, 2026

kamloops

British Columbia

Full Time

 

Kamloops Electric Motor Sales & Services Ltd. ( https://kamloops-electric.ca) at 1260 Dalhousie Drive Kamloops, BC V2C 6G3 has a need for 1 permanent and full-time qualified Electrical Motor System Technician to join the team in Kamloops

 

KEM’s is a 8,500 sq ft motor sales, repair and service facility in Kamloops British Columbia Canada. The business has operated for the past 55 years serving large commercial and Industrial customers throughout the BC interior. In addition, the business supplies and services Agricultural and HVAC clients with electric motors, repairs and parts. Kamloops Electric Motor is part of a network of electro-mechanical provider shops strategically located in Western Canada and works in conjunction with these facilities to facilitate technical solutions. 

 

We are looking for a safety leader with a strong background in the electro-mechanical trade. A person that values teamwork and a positive work culture. 

 

Duties

 

·      Repair/rewind various types of electro-mechanical equipment

·      Perform all work in compliance with EASA quality standards

·      Organize, document, and close work orders. 

·      Test electro-mechanical equipment to troubleshoot known or suspected problems using various methods (AC or DC) 

·      Operate electrical repair and test equipment. 

·      Read micrometers to determine repair or replacement of worn or defective mechanical parts. 

·      Use ERP system to enter data into work orders.

·      Keep work area neat and clean 

·      Assist other technicians or plant personnel in skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by the supervisor. This could include sandblasting, pressure washing, and painting. 

·      Understand, perform, and retain various skills related training and operational and safety procedures demonstrated by Manager 

·      Performing assigned tasks safely and efficiently 

 

 

Education

 

·      Electric Motor System Technician (EMST) Red Seal or  EMST Journeyperson Certificate or Armature Winder Electrician qualification 

 

 

Skills and Experience

 

·      Taking winding data and making random wound coils

·      Taking winding data and installation of formed coils 

·      Experience with single phase motors and applied theory

·      Experience with three phase motors and applied theory

·      Several years’ experience in the Service and Repair sector recommended 

·      Experience with Large AC & DC Motors (Assembling, disassembly, Commissioning, Service, Trouble Shooting, Maintenance, Repair and testing)

·      Experience with dynamic balance machines and rotor balancing

·      Experience with Megger, Phoenix, and Fluke test equipment. 

·      A demonstrated knowledge of industrial health and safety standards

·      A Demonstrated understanding of Quality Assurance program/s

·      Demonstrated experience with planning, scheduling executing and performing repair projects, in a shop environment and on an industrial customer’s site

·      Experience using overhead cranes and rigging fundamentals.

·      Proficient with the use of micrometers and measuring instruments

·      Experience with installation and removal of large bearings (roller/ball)

·      Experience with centrifugal pumps and impellers

·      Experience with Erp or CMMS systems such as Motor base or NetSuite

·      Must be able to use forklifts, pallet jacks

·      Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

·      Must be able to perform repetitive tasks

·      Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

 

 

Wages & Benefits

 

·      $41.55 – $48.00 per hour

·      Extended benefits package

 

How to Apply

 

Please send the following to info@kemltd.ca

 

 

a.    Resume

b.    3 references

c.     Answer to the following questions

·      Explain how you operate or tend wire-coiling machines to wind wire coils used in electrical components such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments such as bobbins and generators.

·      Briefly methods you have found effective when examining and testing wired electrical components such as motors, armatures, and stators, using measuring devices; and record test results.

·      What is the most challenging part of reviewing work orders and specifications to determine materials needed and types of parts to be processed? Share an example.

 

 

 

Only applications that comply with the above requirements will be considered