Automation Specialist

Viterra; Regina; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Viterra seeks an Automation Specialist to join their Regina team, focusing on industrial automation and control systems. The role requires significant experience in infrastructure support and automation development, ensuring system efficiency and compliance. Offering a competitive salary and benefits, the position emphasizes problem-solving and team collaboration.

Benefits

Motivated learning alongside high-performing colleagues

Comprehensive benefits

Short-Term Incentive Plan

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum four years experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience in core computing infrastructure such as SQL Server and virtualization.
• HMI, PLC systems design and/or software development is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develops, tests, and commissions production repairs related to control systems.
• Ensures compliance with company standards in automation development.
• Liaises with maintenance staff for installation and quality control.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree in a related discipline

Tools

Active Directory

SQL Server

PLC systems

Job description

At Viterra, we thrive on connection. As a global agricultural network, our team realizes the power in connecting local farmers to countries around the world. We’re committed to creating a workplace that provides our people with the support, guidance, and motivation needed to achieve more. Come see how we feed your drive with work you can take pride in, accessible leadership, and meaningful rewards.

Support the backbone of a leading global agriculture company by tackling modern industrial automation challenges to elevate the business and grow your skills.

Automation Specialist

Viterra is seeking an Automation Specialist in our Regina office. This position is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, database management and systems support for industrial control system software and hardware technologies.

What you’ll do

• Develops, documents, tests, and commissions production repairs and major projects related to facility control systems.
• Ensures all company standards relating to automation development and support are followed.
• Assists in the research, analysis, design, test, and implementation of core computing systems, including virtualization endpoint protection, network, backups, security, and databases for control systems.
• Assists with the analysis, configuration, testing, installation, upgrade and production support of core modules for software packages and in-house developed software.
• Analyzes new developments in control system hardware/software and provides recommendations to enhance the efficiency of facility operations.
• Prioritizes and diagnoses incidents encountered in the automation environments following agreed procedures. Investigates causes of incidents and seeks resolution and escalation as required.
• Initiates and monitors actions to investigate and resolve problems in automation systems, processes and services. Implements agreed remedies and preventative measures.
• Liaises with maintenance staff and contractors in the installation, commissioning and quality control of automation systems.
• Plans daily, weekly and monthly tasks to meet project schedules and estimated budgets.
• Supports proactive health, safety, environmental and security programs and communicates safety procedures to Country Operations staff, contractors and other site personnel.
• Provide on-call technical support, be able to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

What you bring to our team

• Minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible experience in an industrial environment with three (3) years’ experience in core computing infrastructure such as active directory, terminal Services, SQL server, virtualization and disaster recovery.
• HMI, PLC systems design and/or software development is an asset.
• Post-secondary degree in a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in both low and high-end automation development methods is required.
• Valid Class 5 vehicle operator’s license.
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the agricultural industry will be considered an asset.
• Some travel will be required.

What we offer

• Motivated learning alongside high-performing colleagues
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Short-Term Incentive Plan offering additional earning potential in the form of an annual bonus
• Future security through a Retirement Savings Plan

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Viterra, we strive to bring together many minds, various talents, and diverse perspectives, reflecting the communities in which we operate. We strongly believe that everyone should be able to bring their authentic selves to work, feeling secure that they will be welcomed, supported, and accepted as part of our team. We recognize the strength of a diversified workforce, and leverage everyone’s abilities, skills, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. We are committed to employment equity and providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are one team, connected.

We also strive to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the hiring process by contacting us at [e-mail] or by phone at 1.866.569.4411.

Apply Today! viterra.ca/en/Careers

Join a team with a global reach and contribute to the future of the agriculture industry.

Employment Type:

Regular

Posting Close Date:

6/28/2025