Enterprise SCADA Specialist: Grow OT/IIoT Expertise

SGS; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking an Enterprise SCADA Specialist to join our Modern SCADA practice in western Canada. The role involves configuring, developing, and integrating Enterprise SCADA solutions (OASyS) for pipeline and utility clients, with exposure to Ignition and modern IIoT architectures.

You will work under the guidance of senior specialists, contribute to system configuration and HMI development, and travel to client sites across western Canada as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience with SCADA, IIoT, or related technical work.
• Foundational understanding of SCADA architectures and data flows.
• Familiarity with Modbus, OPC, MQTT and related protocols.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, C#, VB, or Java).
• Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL).
• Willingness to travel to client sites across western Canada.
• Self-motivated learner able to pick up new SCADA platforms quickly.

Responsibilities

• Configure and test Enterprise SCADA systems under senior supervision.
• Develop displays, dashboards, and HMI graphics following client style guides.
• Configure point databases, tag mapping, alarms, and historical data.
• Assist with MQTT data flows and edge computing components.
• Support deployment of edge devices and field communications.
• Coordinate with controls engineers and field technicians on testing.
• Prepare configuration documentation and as-built records.
• Participate in commissioning, FAT/SAT, and go-live activities.

Skills

SCADA concepts

Communication

Self‑starter

Team collaboration

Safety conscious

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

AVEVA Enterprise SCADA (OASyS)

Ignition

SQL databases

Hyper‑V / VMware

Active Directory

PLC exposure (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider)

Job description

SGS is seeking an Enterprise SCADA Specialist to join our Modern SCADA practice in western Canada. The role involves configuring, developing, and integrating Enterprise SCADA solutions (OASyS) for pipeline and utility clients, with exposure to Ignition and modern IIoT architectures.

You will work under the guidance of senior specialists, contribute to system configuration and HMI development, and travel to client sites across western Canada as needed.