Automation & Controls Specialist

Allnorth-Consultants-Limited; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including extended健康?

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Team Member Referral Program

Lunch & Learn sessions

Community involvement

Job summary

Allnorth is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Automation Specialist to join our growing team in Calgary South. You will lead PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting for industrial control systems, with a focus on Schneider Electric platforms.

Travel to operating sites will be required. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of automation experience, hands-on expertise with Schneider and Rockwell PLCs, and knowledge of MOC processes.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Controls and Automation for projects or operations.
• Hands‑on experience with Schneider Electric PLCs and control systems (Modicon, EcoStruxure Control Expert/Unity Pro).
• Strong troubleshooting, commissioning, and control system support in industrial facilities.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs and PanelView HMIs is a plus.
• Experience with DeltaV and Honeywell control systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of MOC processes and automation best practices.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Based in or willing to work from Calgary South and travel to sites as required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license; eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation and controls engineering support to maintenance, operations, projects, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain engineering deliverables (P&IDs, narratives, architectures, drawings, shutdown keys).
• Configure, program, test, troubleshoot, and commission PLC-based control systems.
• Participate in project planning, execution, commissioning, and start-up with quality and standards.
• Communicate with head office engineering teams for support.
• Perform general project coordination, documentation, and admin tasks.
• Travel periodically to operating sites to support field activities.

Skills

Schneider Electric PLC

Rockwell Automation PLCs

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology

Tools

EcoStruxure Control Expert/Unity Pro

Modicon platforms

Industrial communications

Job description

BIG ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW, SMALL ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU

Allnorth is a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company. We provide smart and practical project solutions to clients in the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors. With offices across Canada, and into the US, we continue to grow!

Our team is our most valuable asset, and a triple bottom line (TBL) philosophy is at the heart of our business. It takes a talented, motivated and empowered team to delight our clients, driving profitability for all parties. When it comes to guiding principles, safety is part of our DNA, we are committed to building and nurturing Indigenous relationships, we support our communities, and we recognize the importance of environmental stewardship.

Our Ideal Candidate

Allnorth is currently seeking a knowledgeable, well-rounded Intermediate to Senior Automation Specialist with extensive experience in industrial control systems and a strong background in Schneider Electric PLC platforms.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with hands‑on experience in programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting automation systems in operating facilities. Candidates should be based in the Calgary South area or willing to work from that location, with the flexibility to travel to operating sites as required.

A Day in the Life

The ideal candidate will be a responsible, motivated individual excited to join our ever‑growing, enthusiastic automation team. Our team provides a full spectrum of automation knowledge within our group.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide automation and controls engineering support to maintenance, operations, project teams, and third‑party vendors across facility and field operations.
• Develop, review, and maintain engineering deliverables including P&IDs, Control Narratives, Control System Architectures, Panel Drawings, I/O Drawings, Shutdown Keys, and related technical documentation
• Configure, program, test, troubleshoot, and commission PLC‑based control systems, including the development, implementation, and optimization of automation solutions across industrial operations.
• Participate in project planning, execution, commissioning, and start‑up activities, while ensuring technical quality and adherence to standards.
• Communicate to head office engineering teams for support
• Perform general project coordination, documentation, and administrative tasks as required.
• Travel periodically to operating sites to support maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and project execution activities.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in Controls and Automation, delivering projects or supporting industrial operations and maintenance
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Schneider Electric PLC and control systems, including Modicon platforms, EcoStruxure Control Expert/Unity Pro, industrial communications, and redundant processor architectures
• Strong troubleshooting, commissioning, and control system support experience within industrial facilities
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs and PanelView HMIs is considered an asset
• Experience with DeltaV and Honeywell control systems is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) processes and industrial automation best practices
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Self‑motivated and client‑focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Must be based in, or willing to work from, the Calgary South area and available to travel to operating sites as required
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

What’s in it for you?

We believe that a happy and fulfilled team leads to exceptional results, which is why we offer a range of perks designed to support your well‑being, career growth and community engagement.

• Comprehensive benefits package includes extended health and dental coverage and RRSP matching
• Employee Assistance Program for team members and their families
• A culture of respect and inclusivity fosters long‑term relationships and a team atmosphere
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Team Member Referral Program
• Monthly “Lunch & Learn” sessions
• Opportunities to bond with other team members, have fun and make a difference through involvement in social and safety committees, as well as fundraising and community support initiatives (e.g. Movember, Pi Day, Food Banks, Women’s Shelters, Ronald McDonald House, Earth Day clean ups, etc.).

WE TAKE CARE OF YOU SO YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF OUR CLIENTS

In joining us you’ll face rewarding, career‑developing challenges that enable you to contribute to our clients’ successes, and despite how much we grow, you’ll never be just a number, but rather a vital member of the Allnorth Team.

Engage with us at Allnorth and be empowered to enrich people’s lives, including your own.