Control Systems Specialist

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Kelowna is seeking a Control Systems Specialist to join the Water Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, repair, calibration, and maintenance of control systems and communication components. Key qualifications include a relevant college diploma and PLC coursework, alongside hands-on experience. The position offers a full-time role with a competitive pay rate of $44.83 per hour.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience required.
• Class 5 Driver’s Licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, troubleshoot, repair and calibrate graphics control instruments and systems.
• Program, configure and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Monitor CDAC system for reliability and performance.
• Create and maintain AutoCAD drawings.
• Write and issue Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Control systems maintenance and upgrades

Radio telemetry systems

Computer software and hardware operations & maintenance

Instrumentation installation, calibration and maintenance

Cybersecurity for computer network and control systems

Education

Relevant diploma (2-year college level)

Relevant PLC coursework

Job description

Special Instructions

Internal candidates: In order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00 pm on October 15, 2025.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents".

Please ensure that you have a Driver's Abstract to attach, as this is a required document for this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver's Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”.

Posting Information

Posting Number: CK53857P

Position Title: Control Systems Specialist

No. of Staff Required: 1

Position Type: Full‑time

Position Groups: CUPE Civic

Division: Infrastructure (DV220)

Department: Water Operations (DP196)

Branch: Water Supply and Pump Stations (BR198)

Purpose of Position – Non Union / Classification Summary – Union

Purpose

Bring your knowledge and experience as a Control Systems Specialist to our Water team. You will be responsible for the design, repair, calibration and maintenance of graphics control systems and instruments, configure programmable logic controllers, troubleshoot and test hardware and software components and communication systems for the City’s operations and facilities.

Duties

• Design, troubleshoot, repair and calibrate graphics control instruments and system.
• Program, configure and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Monitor Computer Data Acquisition Control (CDAC) system to assess reliability and performance of waste treatment facility components.
• Develop and perform computer backup and restore systems.
• Create, update and maintain AutoCAD drawings.
• Write, organize and issue Standard Operating Procedures.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of gauges, sensors and instrument equipment.
• Test hardware and software to make adjustments, recommend upgrades and replacements.
• Coordinate computer training for staff and participate in courses required to learn continuously changing technologies.

Results & Activities (Qualifications)

• Relevant diploma (2‑year college level).
• Relevant PLC coursework (equivalent to a full‑time college‑level semester).
• Relevant experience.
• Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Knowledge

• Control systems maintenance and upgrades.
• Radio telemetry systems.
• Wireless and wired computer networking.
• Computer software and hardware operations & maintenance.
• Instrumentation installation, calibration and maintenance.
• Cybersecurity for computer network and control systems.

Skills & Abilities

Physical demands [information not provided, omitted].

Special Instructions to Applicant

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate

$44.83 per hour

Posting Dates

Posting Date: 10/08/2025

Closing Date: 10/21/2025

Work Schedule

Days of Work: Monday to Friday

Hours of Work: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (8 hours per day)

Work Location

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, Water Supply & Pumpstations Department

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a related diploma (Instrumentation and Process Control, Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering)?
  • Yes
  • No
  • In progress
• * How many years experience do you have working with municipal water treatment and distribution systems?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * How many years of experience do you have designing, programming and troubleshooting Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems?
  • 0 years
  • 0 - 5 years
  • 5 - 10 years
  • >10 years
• * How many years of experience do you have using GE iFix software to design and program monitoring systems for water utility systems?
  • 0 years
  • 1 - 5 years
  • 5 - 10 years
  • >10 years
• * How many years of experience do you have designing, maintaining and troubleshooting wireless highspeed data radio networks?
  • None
  • 1 to 5 years
  • 5 to 10 years
  • More than 10 years
• * How many years of experience do you have programming, maintaining and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 3 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Rate your experience working on Modicon and Schneider Programmable Logic Controllers:
  • No Experience
  • Minimal Experience (Less than 1 year)
  • Limited Experience (1 to 3 years)
  • Reasonable Experience (3 to 5 years)
  • Good Experience (greater than 5 years)
• * What level of proficiency do you have using Excel?
  • No experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert
• * Do you currently hold a valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I have a Class 7 (N)