Network & Automation Technician

Artelia; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Professional fees reimbursement

Telework policy with $500 allowance

Group insurance from day one + telemed

Job summary

Artelia Canada is seeking a Network & Automation Technician to support PLC/SCADA/DCS, configuration, testing, and commissioning of control systems within the Telecommunications team.

The role requires reading electrical drawings, troubleshooting, and coordinating with engineers, suppliers, and clients; travel up to 40% and fluency in French and English are required.

You will work on-site at various industrial sites with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• College diploma in automation, controls, or related field.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS and industrial automation.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and control schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% including international sites.
• Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Support PLC, SCADA, DCS, and industrial automation systems.
• Assist with configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of control systems.
• Support industrial networks and communications between control systems, field devices, and third-party equipment.
• Perform communication checks, I/O testing, loop checks, and functional testing.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues related to PLCs, SCADA and DCS systems, networks, and field devices.
• Participate in verification of control panels, cabinets, and field wiring.
• Support FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Assist engineers with system integration, testing, and issue resolution.
• Support project managers with technical follow-up, coordination, and project documentation.
• Prepare and update technical documentation including drawings, I/O lists, network information, test sheets, and equipment lists.
• Coordinate activities with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support during project execution.
• Assist in preparation, configuration, and testing of equipment prior to shipment or deployment to site.

Skills

PLC/SCADA/DCS integration

Industrial automation systems

Electrical drawings reading

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Travel 40%

Bilingual French/English

Education

College diploma in automation/controls/electrical engineering technology

Electronics or networking-related diploma

Job description

At Artelia Canada, we believe that every project is a unique opportunity to design solutions for a positive life. This is what drives us every day: imagining, creating, and delivering projects that make a real difference in people’s lives and contribute to a better future.

With over 50 years of experience and a presence across Canada, our team of 1,200 experts works passionately in diverse fields such as mobility, building, energy, environment and earth sciences, water, industry, and telecommunications. We combine our local expertise with the international strength of the Artelia Group, bringing together over 100 years of history and more than 10,000 employees in 40 countries to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions.

With 100% ownership by its managers and employees, Artelia values autonomy, creativity, and collaboration. Joining Artelia means choosing a stimulating environment where everyone plays a part in shaping a more sustainable and human-centered world!

To see our projects in action and get to know our team, follow us on LinkedIn: Artelia Canada

Job Description

As a Network & Automation Technician within the Telecommunications team, you will:

• Support PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), SCADA, DCS, and industrial automation systems;
• Assist with the configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of control systems;
• Support industrial networks and communications between control systems, field devices, and third-party equipment;
• Perform communication checks, input/output (I/O) testing, loop checks, and functional testing;
• Assist in troubleshooting issues related to PLCs, SCADA and DCS systems, networks, and field devices;
• Participate in the verification of control panels, cabinets, and field wiring;
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities;
• Assist engineers with system integration, testing, and the resolution of technical issues;
• Support project managers with technical follow-up, coordination, and project documentation;
• Prepare and update technical documentation, including drawings, I/O lists, network information, test sheets, reports, equipment lists, and as-built documentation;
• Coordinate activities with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients, as required;
• Provide remote and on-site technical support during project execution;
• Support the preparation, configuration, and testing of equipment prior to shipment or deployment to site.

Qualifications

• College diploma in automation, controls, electrical engineering technology, electronics, networking, or a related field;
• Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS, and industrial automation systems;
• Understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols;
• Ability to read electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation;
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills;
• Strong computer and technical documentation skills;
• Availability and willingness to travel approximately 40% of the year, including internationally;
• Comfortable working on industrial sites and supporting commissioning activities for extended periods when required;
• Proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written, is required (to collaborate with teams located outside Quebec, as 15% of the Vice-President’s teams are based outside Quebec, as well as with clients located outside Quebec, who represent 70% of the Vice-President’s client base).

Additional Information

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution;
• Reimbursement of professional contribution fees;
• Telework policy with a $500 allowance;
• Group insurance program starting on day one, including telemedicine;
• Health management account;
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP);
• Hourly employees’ time bank;
• Continuing training;
• Career and development opportunities;
• Social club and Corporate discounts;
• Health and wellness initiatives.

Please note that Artelia subscribes to the Employment Equity Program and encourages women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodation measures are available upon request.