Automation Specialist

Actemium Toronto is an established leader in controls integration, project management, and engineering services for a wide range of clients in a variety of industries. The main industries we support include Food & Beverage, Brewing, Life Sciences and Energy. This is a full-time permanent role reporting directly to the Operations Manager. The Automation team consists of a high-performance group of managers, engineers, and technicians.

The Automation Specialist will be responsible for supporting the execution of industrial automation projects for our various customers. Their objectives will be to ensure work is completed safely, on time, on budget and meeting the stated project deliverables. Assignments will consist of projects within the Greater Toronto Area with the potential of projects to be located across Canada/USA. The initial assignment is expected to be at one of our customers’ site in Guelph.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent must be positive and cheerful, hands on, adaptable, enjoy taking on challenges, and be able to cut through the small stuffs to get the job done. Travel to customer sites is expected and the incumbent must be comfortable working at customer sites for varying amounts of time.

• Development, configuration, and testing of PLC, HMI and SCADA applications.
• Perform work to design, test and implement all aspects of an industrial automation solution.
• Prepare documentation packages (design documents, FAT/SAT, end-user manuals, training manuals).
• Install and oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification of automation systems at client facilities, ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational expectations.
• Work closely with internal Electrical Designers to establish requirements for electrical design.
• Perform field survey work as necessary to evaluate proper design constraints.
• Work with electrical personnel to perform I/O checks and lead troubleshooting activities.
• Manage project deliverables and timelines, ensuring high-quality execution and customer satisfaction.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients by providing expert guidance and becoming a trusted technical partner.
• Become a dependable and integral member of each customer’s team and help them achieve their business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or College Diploma in electrical, controls and automation.
• 4+ years experience working in Industrial Automation within Food & Beverage, Brewing, Energy, and/or Life Sciences industries.
• Knowledgeable in programming of PLCs, HMI, SCADA from scratch.
• PLC experience with Allen‑Bradley (SLC, PLC‑5, & Logix Families).
• HMI experience with Factory Talk View ME/SE.
• Experience with Plant
  
  PAx distributed control system.
• Excellent knowledge of industrial I/O and field wiring.
• Understanding of electrical design, especially 600/480
  
  VAC, 120
  
  VAC and 24
  
  VDC power distribution.
• PID loop programming and tuning.
• Valid class G driver’s license and personal transportation to travel to customer job sites.

• PLC experience with Siemens (TIA Portal, S7), GE, Omron, Schneider, …
• HMI experience with Ignition, Wonderware, iFIX, …
• Experience with FT Batch.
• Experience with E‑plan or ACAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of machine safety Z432‑16.
• Knowledge of hazardous area classifications.
• Instrumentation selection, knowledge of Anderson, E+H and/or Rosemount.
• Experience with database development (SQL Server preferred, Oracle also acceptable).
• P. Eng or CTE designation.

• Will be required to wear protective equipment in designated areas such as: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel‑toed safety boots.
• May be exposed to cold, heat and humidity, loud noise levels, and dust.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Initial assignment commuting to Guelph daily as regular commute.
• Local travel (Greater Toronto Area) and occasional out‑of‑province travel.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit applicants, with emphasis on selecting the best qualified person for the job. For this reason, the selection process will include, but is not limited to, testing on the requirements listed above and a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.