IS Application Specialist

ABB; Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Canada is seeking an experienced IT Specialist to support KBM development and application services across North America. You will apply IT knowledge to solve complex technical activities, act as a knowledge source for services, and help drive efficient operations.

The role offers a hybrid work model with primary stakeholders at ELIP NA manufacturing plants. You will install, test, and optimize service offerings, identify inefficiencies, review requirements, and coordinate resolutions with

Qualifications

• 10 years of KBM development/support experience.
• Proficient in RPGLe, SQL, and SFTP.
• Experience with legacy systems in Electrical Parts Manufacturing.
• Fluent in French; English for external communication.

Responsibilities

• Involve and proactively support installation, management, maintenance, and optimization of IT services.
• Identify, consolidate, and report inefficiencies or improvement opportunities.
• Review requirements and specifications and identify actions within scope.
• Install and test new versions; coordinate resolution of service problems.

Skills

Legacy systems

KBM development

RPGLe

SQL

SFTP

French & English

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Operations and Engineering Solutions Delivery Manager

This job posting is also available in French under the title [ Spécialiste des applications en TI ].

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the organization’s vision and strategic direction. Each day, you will apply IT knowledge and expertise to help solve complex technical or professional activities. You will also showcase your expertise by being a key resource, a definitive source of knowledge about services and solutions, to contribute your expertise to enhance organizational efficiency.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

This role is contributing to the ELIP in North America. Main stakeholders are ELIP Manufacturing Plants in NA.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Involving and proactively supporting the installation, management, maintenance, and optimization of the service for your area of responsibility and cross-functional processes related to Information Systems services.
• Identifying, consolidating, and reporting any inefficiencies or improvement opportunities.
• Reviewing requirements and specifications and identifying those that require action within your scope of responsibility.
• Installing and testing new versions and investigating and coordinating the resolution of potential and actual service problems.

You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications For The Role

• Highly skilled in/ you enjoy working with Legacy systems and established processes and the Electrical Parts Manufacturing market
• You have 10 years of experience in KBM development/support.
• Highly adept in RPGLe, SQL, SFTP
• You are innovative around communicating and interacting with system end users and other IT areas.
• Extensive knowledge of / Proven experience of RPGLe programming, SQL in KBM
• Bilingual French and English. French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.

Why ABB?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

• Women
• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.