Automation & Controls Student

Tolko-Industries-Lt; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tolko is recruiting an 8-month Automation & Controls Student to join our team in Slave Lake, Alberta or North Okanagan Valley, BC. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a modern manufacturing environment, working with experienced professionals to support automation and controls projects.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, has a valid Class 5 driver's license, and demonstrates strong communication, mechanical aptitude, and a passion for technology

Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled in an Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering program.
• Possesses a valid Class 5 Driver’s License prior to start date.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of electrical machines.
• Passion for technology and programming.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and find innovative solutions to new problems.

Responsibilities

• Work on improvements to automation, controls and visualization.
• Be driven to find solutions and look for ways to improve processes.
• Recommend methods to improve safety, quality, throughput, and uptime.
• Provide support to electrical personnel on shift.
• Support industrial programming in an OSB mill.
• Work closely with highly experienced Automation and Controls personnel.

Skills

communication skills

mechanical aptitude

passion for technology and programming

strong organizational and analytical

ability to work independently

Education

Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering program

Job description

Slave Lake, Alberta or North Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

8-Month Term (Starting January 2027 or May 2027) We are currently recruiting an 8-month Automation & Controls Student. Our Controls & Automation students are key contributors to our operations. Their passion for technology and appetite for new challenges bring fresh perspectives to continuous improvement initiatives. As a student, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, build your skills, and gain meaningful automation and controls engineering experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If this sounds like your kind of opportunity, read on to learn more. We’re looking for an Automation & Controls Student to join our team. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a modern manufacturing environment that produces a diverse range of products for customers around the world. Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering program.
• Possesses a valid Class 5 Driver’s License prior to the start date.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of electrical machines.
• A passion for technology and programming.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and use own resources to find innovative solutions to new problems.

We value diversity and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us. In this role you will:

• Work on improvements to automation, controls and visualization.
• Be driven to find solutions and look for ways to improve processes.
• Recommend methods to improve safety, quality, throughput, and uptime
• Provide support to electrical personnel on shift.
• Support industrial programming in an Oriented Strand Board (OSB) mill.
• Work closely with highly experienced Automation and Controls personnel.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
• You’ll earn a competitive salary. The expected base salary range for this position is $55,000 to $64,000 per year.
• You’ll grow new skills and gain hands-on, practical experience.
• You'll work with some of the best and brightest in the industry.
• You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.

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About Slave Lake

Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, close to the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake is home to over 6,000 people. It’s an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over 40 acres of parks and open space to explore. Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.

About the North Okanagan Valley

The North Okanagan Valley includes the communities of Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby and Lake Country, British Columbia. Surrounded by lakes, these communities provide family-friendly living with lots of amenities, and beautiful weather. Visit one of our local wineries or fine dining restaurants, go boating, hiking, biking, skiing, catch a round of golf, or visit a local market to pick up fresh fruit and produce… whatever your pleasure, you’ll find it here.

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