Control Systems Programmer (PLC/SCADA/iFIX/GE)

Rtsperfectplant; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RTS Consulting Automation in Etobicoke, Ontario is seeking a full-time Control Systems Programmer with 5+ years of proven experience in industrial automation projects across municipal water/wastewater and utilities. You will work with PLC/SCADA, iFIX, GE, Rockwell, Siemens and Omron technologies to deliver robust automation solutions.

You will develop, test and deploy PLC/SCADA code, create FAT/SAT documentation, train junior staff, and collaborate with end users to capture changes while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in industrial automation projects.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and P&ID drawings and specs.
• Experience with GE Rx3i PLCs and iFix SCADA.
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write new PLC/SCADA programs per customer standards.
• Develop and deploy SCADA programming and databases.
• Create FAT/SAT documentation and perform FAT/SAT.
• Analyze program performance and optimize operations.
• Collaborate with users to capture scope changes and maintain log.
• Document programming and project details.
• Provide training and mentorship for junior staff.
• Provide effort estimation for new projects.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA programming

Rockwell/Siemens/GE

MQTT/IIoT

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Tools

Proficy iFix

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Wonderware

WinCC

Ignition

Job description

Etobicoke (South Steeles / Silverstone / Humbergate / Jamestown / Mount Olive / Beaumond Heights / Thistletown / Albion Gardens), Canada | Posted on 10/21/2025

• City Etobicoke (South Steeles / Silverstone / Humbergate / Jamestown / Mount Olive / Beaumond Heights / Thistletown / Albion Gardens)
• Zip/Postal Code M9W 5N6
• Country Canada

Job Description

RTS Consulting Automation is seeking a talented full-time, permanent with a Control Systems Programmer (PLC/SCADA/iFIX/GE ) minimum of 5 years of proven experience in executing Industrial, electrical utility, and municipal water/wastewater control software automation projects.

The role will include PLC/SCADA/Historian programming and deployment, as well working with new technologies such as MQTT, IIOT, shop floor networks, MES, etc. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in developing advanced PLC control logic and SCADA application development with Rockwell, Siemens, Omron and GE technology.

Main Responsibilities:

• Write new system application PLC/SCADA program code using prescribed specifications and control narratives to specific Customer standards and requirements.
• Develop, implement, test and deploy SCADA programming, databases and graphic screens using relevant software (Proficy iFix, Rockwell Factory View, Wonderware, WinCC, Ignition)
• Develop FAT/SAT documentation, as well execute FAT/SAT for projects according to specifications.
• Analyze performance of programs and take action to correct deficiencies or improve operational effectiveness of system based on consultation with end users.
• Confer with users to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs while maintaining a “out of scope” log to capture project extras.
• Write and maintain programming and project documentation.
• Provide training and mentorship for junior programming resources.
• Provide programming effort estimation for new projects by reviewing project contract documents
  

Requirements

• Knowledge of electrical utilities, municipal water and wastewater processes and general industrial manufacturing automation controls
  
• Ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical, process & instrumentation drawings and control system project specifications
  
• Experience programming of GE Rx3i programmable logic controllers (PLC)
• Experience programming iFix SCADA
• Experience with City of Toronto water/wastewater projects
  
• CSA/UL/CE standards knowledge an asset
  
• English communication skills (written and spoken)
  
• Documenting of work
  
• Negotiation, communication, teamwork
  
• Planning and organizing
  
• Decision making and problem solving
  
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering preferred