Posted 8 days ago
Assembly Technician (Temporary 18 Month Contract)
@ Spartan Controls Ltd.
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
Spartan Controls Ltd. is hiring a temporary Assembly Technician for an 18-month contract at its Burnaby Automation Centre. The role focuses on assembling, configuring and testing valves and instrumentation, with shipping and receiving coverage. The posting states full-time hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and competitive compensation with extended benefits from day 1.
Responsibilities:
- Assemble, configure and test valves with mechanical, pneumatic and electric components
- Assemble, configure and test pressure transmitters and flowmeters
- Read CAD drawings, wiring diagrams and pneumatic schematics
- Provide shipping and receiving coverage and support
Requirements summary:
- Previous mechanical, technical or assembly experience preferred
- Forklift, crane or rigging experience is an asset
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test
- Basic computer skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness |
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Spartan Controls Ltd.
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Creating a Sustainable Modern World with Innovative Automation
Full company description
Spartan Controls is the leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement and process control technology and solutions in Western Canada. For over 60 years, Spartan has provided customers with high performance automation solutions, industry expertise, lifecycle support, and technical training – delivering value our customers want. Our automation solutions are used in all process industries including oil and gas, oil sands, mining, pulp and paper, power, pipeline, and municipal. With our expert resources living and working in 14 communities across Western Canada, we are dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences where expertise and collaboration come together. We are a Canadian, employee-owned company with project experience spanning multiple industries. Our single point of contact reduces cost, improves the customer experience and allows us to quickly apply solutions and services to meet our customer’s automation challenges head-on. Our strategic partnership with Emerson and other leading solution providers empowers us to connect our customers with world-class technology, exceptional technical expertise, and comprehensive lifecycle services. As an Emerson Impact Partner, we serve as the local, dedicated point of contact for sales, service, and applied engineering for Emerson's automation solutions business. What sets us apart is our unique employee ownership model, which fosters a culture of stability and continuity. This model enables us to retain our intellectual capital and uphold a highly skilled and competent workforce. At Spartan Controls, our team members are driven by a customer-focused and entrepreneurial spirit. They have invested in their skills, training, and development to ensure that they deliver the utmost level of service. Within our organization, those who thrive exhibit a strong team-oriented mindset and a dedicated work ethic, consistently going above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
- LinkedIn followers
- 25,151
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,292
- Reported office locations
- 305 - 27 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2A 7V2, CA
- 8403 - 51 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5L9, CA
- 7500 Winston Street, Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 4X5, CA
- 475 Maxwell Crescent, Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 5X9, CA
- 206B, 2750 Faithful Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 6M6, CA
- 11419 98 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 5S5, CA
- 985 Memorial Dr, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9K 0K4, CA
- Bay 2 3505 38th Street, Whitecourt, Alberta T7S0A2, CA
- 9603 112 Street, Fort St John, British Columbia V1J7C7, CA
- 200 South Service Road SK-39, Midale, Saskatchewan SOC 1SO, CA
- #4 556 N Nechako Road, Prince George, British Columbia V2K 1A1, CA
- #132, 4152 - 27 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T1Y7J8, CA
- 8080 - 40th Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C2Y3, CA
- Business categories
- Biomass Energy
- Oil and Gas
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- Spartan Controls Ltd.
- Spartan Controls
- Specialties
- Plant Automation
- Valves & Actuation
- Rotating and Reciprocating Machinery
- Fire & Safety
- SCADA
- Environmental Solutions
- Wireless Automation
- Digital Transformation
- GHG Emissions Reduction
- Combustion Management
- and Measurement Instrumentation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Spartan Controls is the leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement and process control technology and solutions in Western Canada. For over 60 years, Spartan has provided customers with high performance automation solutions, industry expertise, lifecycle support, and technical training – delivering value our customers want. Our automation solutions are used in all process industries including…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1963 |
| Specialties | Plant AutomationValves & ActuationRotating and Reciprocating MachineryFire & SafetySCADAEnvironmental SolutionsWireless AutomationDigital TransformationGHG Emissions ReductionCombustion Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement, control solutions and data management, for process industries in Western Canada and beyond. We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical.
Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes. By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity.
Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career. Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue.
Summary
We are looking for an Assembly Technician for an 18-month temporary position to join our small, diverse Operations team at our Burnaby Automation Centre. Reporting to the Manager, Operations, the primary focus of this role is valve and instrumentation assembly, configuration, and testing, with secondary responsibilities providing coverage and support for shipping and receiving activities. As an employee-owned company with locations across Western Canada, we work collaboratively as a team to deliver quality work and meet our customers' needs.
Benefits and Schedule:
- Competitive compensation with extended benefits starting from day 1
- Full-time position, with typical hours of work being Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Active Social and Wellness programs with many opportunities to connect and stay active (gym facility on-site)
Role and Responsibilities
- Assemble, configure, and test various types of valve assemblies, including ball, butterfly, and globe valves with mechanical, pneumatic, and electric components.
- Assemble, configure, and test instrumentation devices, including pressure transmitters and flowmeters.
- Read and interpret written instructions, CAD drawings, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic schematics.
- Take accurate measurements and complete required documentation.
- Review, plan, and schedule assembly work to meet customer requirements.
- Provide shipping and receiving coverage and support as required.
- Receiving duties include unloading trucks, checking shipments for accuracy and damage, entering information into the business system, and putting materials away.
- Shipping duties include picking and packing orders, coordinating couriers, and completing paperwork for outgoing shipments.
- Collaborate effectively with technicians, coordinators, and engineers to troubleshoot and solve problems.
Qualifications and Skills
- Previous mechanical, technical, or assembly experience is preferred.
- Previous shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience is an asset.
- Forklift, crane, or rigging experience is an asset; training can also be provided.
- Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and high standards, with a "do it right the first time" mindset.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfortable working with hand and power tools.
- Basic understanding of electrical components and electrical safety is an asset.
- Team player who can also work effectively and independently.
- Quick learner, logical thinker, strong problem solver, adaptable
- Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and clear verbal and written communication.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
- Basic computer skills.
- This position is safety-sensitive; the successful candidate will need to complete a pre-employment alcohol & drug test
Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above.
Close Date: November 15, 2026 (11:59 pm PCT)
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Requisition ID: 1931
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