Automation Project Leader - Global, Flexible Delivery

Tetra Pak; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automation company in Toronto seeks an Automation Project Leader to lead automation projects from pre-sales to commissioning. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in a relevant field, experience in deploying automation systems, and strong knowledge of PLCs and SCADA systems. This role offers competitive compensation, opportunities for development, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Market competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for development and training

Qualifications

• Experience deploying automation systems in processing environments.
• Good understanding of MES and industrial network integration.
• Familiarity with ISA-88 and ISA-95 standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the automation scope of customer projects from pre-sales to commissioning.
• Manage project execution across budget, timeline, and quality.
• Coordinate automation engineers and guide external partners.
• Define system architecture and lead hardware/software specifications.

Skills

Fluent English communication

Strong knowledge of PLCs

Strong design skills

Strong project management skills

Excellent technical and leadership skills

Education

University degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Rockwell SCADA

Ignition SCADA

Job description

A leading global automation company in Toronto seeks an Automation Project Leader to lead automation projects from pre-sales to commissioning. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in a relevant field, experience in deploying automation systems, and strong knowledge of PLCs and SCADA systems. This role offers competitive compensation, opportunities for development, and a flexible working environment.