Posted 4 months ago
AI Process Automation Engineer
@ Staples Canada
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Overview
Staples Canada is hiring a Process Automation Engineer to analyze existing business processes, design improved future-state workflows and build automation solutions on low-code platforms such as UiPath and Power Automate. The role is full-time, hybrid with four days onsite in Richmond Hill, and includes after-hours support as required.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze existing business processes and design future-state workflows
- Build automation workflows on UiPath Studio or Power Automate
- Interview stakeholders to find pain points and inefficiencies
- Produce process maps, automation design documents and business requirements
- Quantify time savings, cost reduction and error reduction
Requirements summary:
- Degree in business, computer science or engineering with relevant experience
- 5+ years as business analyst, systems analyst or in process improvement
- Experience in agile or product delivery environments
- Strong RPA knowledge, UiPath preferred
- Familiarity with APIs, integrations and basic scripting (C#, Python)
- Strong knowledge of emerging AI technologies
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | business, computer science, engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount |
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Staples Canada
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Full company description
At Staples Canada, we’re redefining what EASY means for today’s world. From tech to tools to expert support, we help Canadians crush their to-do lists and get back to what really matters. Whether you're working, learning, or doing a bit of both, we make it all feel effortless. We’re your dedicated partner in productivity – offering curated solutions, expert advice, and services that simplify the everyday, Staples is where smart meets streamlined. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Staples Canada has proudly served Canadians for over 30 years. With 11,000+ associates and nearly 300 stores, corporate offices, and distribution centres, we’re deeply rooted in communities from coast to coast. Explore more at www.staples.ca or follow us @StaplesCanada.
- LinkedIn followers
- 77,889
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,333
- Reported office locations
- 6 Staples Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 4W3, CA
- Other recorded names
- Staples Canada
- Staples
- Specialties
- Ink & Toner
- Paper
- Office Supplies
- School Supplies
- Cleaning & Facilities
- Technology & Electronics
- Mailing
- Shipping & Packing
- Small Business
- Arts & Crafts
- Tech Services
- and Tech Services
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At Staples Canada, we’re redefining what EASY means for today’s world. From tech to tools to expert support, we help Canadians crush their to-do lists and get back to what really matters. Whether you're working, learning, or doing a bit of both, we make it all feel effortless. We’re your dedicated partner in productivity – offering curated solutions, expert advice, and services that simplify the everyday, Staples…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond Hill, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Ink & TonerPaperOffice SuppliesSchool SuppliesCleaning & FacilitiesTechnology & ElectronicsMailingShipping & PackingSmall BusinessArts & Crafts |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 690 |
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Some of what you will do:
We are seeking a Process Automation Engineer who can analyze existing business processes, design improved future-state workflows and implement automation solutions using low-code platforms.
This role combines process analysis, automation design, and hands-on configuration of automation workflows using platforms such as UiPath and other AI-enabled tools. The ideal candidate can independently build most automation workflows but will collaborate with software developers when deeper technical solutions or custom integrations are required.
The goal of this role is to identify opportunities to eliminate manual work, streamline operations, and apply AI-driven automation across the business.
Specifically, You Will:
- Work with business stakeholders, manage expectations, and align teams to deliver outcomes
- Have a strategic vision for the automation platforms, including how they’re designed, configured, and supported
- Provide after-hour support as required
- Build automation workflows using low-code platforms such as UiPath Studio or Power Automate
- Produce documentation such as, process maps, automation design documents and business requirements
- Quantify potential benefits such as time savings, cost reduction, or error reduction.
- Interview stakeholders to understand workflows, pain points, and inefficiencies.
Some of what you need:
- Degree in business, computer science, or engineering with relevant work experience
- 5 + years working as a business analyst, systems analyst or in a process improvement role
- Experience working in agile or product delivery environments
- Strong knowledge of emerging AI technologies
- Strong understanding of RPA (experience with UiPath, Power Automate, Blue Prism, or Automation Anywhere is preferred)
- Familiarity with APIs and system integrations with basic understanding of scripting or programming (eg. C#, Python)
- Experience with low-code automation platforms (preferred: UiPath)
- Strong ability to analyze and redesign business processes with mapping tools (Visio, Miro, etc.)
Physical demands/working conditions:
Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.
Some of what you will get:
- Associate discount
- Health and Dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP
- Performance bonuses
- Learning & Development programs
- And more…
At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.
We are building an inclusive and diverse teamStaples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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