Posted 23 days ago
Automation and Controls Specialist
@ Allnorth Consultants Limited
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Allnorth Consultants Limited is hiring an intermediate to senior Automation and Controls Specialist to support maintenance, operations and project teams with PLC-based control systems at operating facilities. The role involves programming, commissioning, troubleshooting and documentation, with periodic travel to operating sites. Candidates need 5+ years of controls experience and must be based in or willing to work from the Calgary South area.
Responsibilities:
- Provide controls engineering support to maintenance, operations and project teams
- Develop and maintain P&IDs, control narratives and panel and I/O drawings
- Configure, program, test, troubleshoot and commission PLC control systems
- Support project planning, commissioning and start-up activities
- Travel periodically to operating sites
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in engineering or engineering technology
- 5+ years of controls and automation experience
- Extensive hands-on Schneider Electric PLC experience
- Rockwell and DeltaV or Honeywell experience an asset
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Engineering Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Allnorth Consultants Limited
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Full company description
Allnorth is a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company. Our clients are in the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors. With offices across Canada, and into the US, we provide a single point of contact for clients seeking smart and practical project solutions. We’ve built our business on decades of successful, longstanding engagements by bringing clarity and insight to complex engineering and construction projects. Listening to client needs and goals, we design and execute collaborative solutions with teams that are detailed in execution and deliberate in delivery. Our vision is to be a great company that engages, empowers and enriches lives. In striving for this, we collaborate with both our clients and our team. Motivated teams are the source of our success and the basis for our growth, and we seek to attract and retain the best professionals in our industry. We are very proud of the team we continue to cultivate and are committed to providing opportunities for them to develop both personally and professionally. To broaden our services, we recently acquired Dynamysk Automation Ltd., a Canadian company that specializes in delivering fully integrated lifecycle solutions in the industrial Instrumentation, Controls (automation), and Electrical (ICE) disciplines. Interested in learning about careers at Allnorth? Visit: https://www.allnorth.com/careers/ Interested in learning about careers at Allnorth? For job updates follow us at: www.twitter.com/AllnorthCareers
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- Business categories
- Construction
- Building Material
- Consulting
- Real Estate
- Other recorded names
- Allnorth Consultants Limited
- ALLNORTH CONSULTANTS LIMITED
- Specialties
- Mining
- Pulp & Paper
- Oil & Gas
- Infrastructure
- Civil/Structural
- Mechanical
- Surveying & Geomatics
- Materials Testing & Quality Control
- 3D Scanning
- Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering
- Project & Construction Management
- Environmental Services
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Geospatial and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Process Engineering
- Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) Scanning
- Project Delivery Services
- Procurement
- Reality Capture
- HSE
- alternative fiber
- fiber and chemicals
- metals and minerals
- energy and renewables
- RPAS (drone) surveys
- Commissioning and Start Up
- Operational Support and Maintenance
- and Regulatory inspections
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Allnorth is a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company. Our clients are in the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors. With offices across Canada, and into the US, we provide a single point of contact for clients seeking smart and practical project solutions. We’ve built our business on decades of successful…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1995 |
| Specialties | MiningPulp & PaperOil & GasInfrastructureCivil/StructuralMechanicalSurveying & GeomaticsMaterials Testing & Quality Control3D ScanningElectrical & Instrumentation Engineering |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 30 |
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BIG ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW, SMALL ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU!
Allnorth is a multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction services company delivering innovative, practical solutions to clients across the metals and minerals, energy and renewables, fiber and chemicals, and infrastructure sectors. With offices throughout Canada and the United States, we are continuing to expand our reach and build for the future.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our triple bottom line (TBL) philosophy, we strive to create value for our people, our clients, our communities, and our business. We believe that engaged, talented, and empowered teams are essential to delivering exceptional results and building lasting client relationships. Safety is fundamental to who we are, and we are committed to fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities, giving back to the communities where we live and work, and being responsible stewards of the environment.
Our Ideal Candidate
Allnorth is currently seeking a knowledgeable, well-rounded Intermediate to Senior Automation Specialist with extensive experience in industrial control systems and a strong background in Schneider Electric PLC platforms.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with hands-on experience in programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting automation systems in operating facilities. Candidates should have the flexibility to travel to operating sites as required.
A Day in the Life
The ideal candidate will be a responsible, motivated individual excited to join our ever-growing, enthusiastic automation team. Our team provides a full spectrum of automation knowledge within our group.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide automation and controls engineering support to maintenance, operations, project teams, and third-party vendors across facility and field operations.
- Develop, review, and maintain engineering deliverables including P&IDs, Control Narratives, Control System Architectures, Panel Drawings, I/O Drawings, Shutdown Keys, and related technical documentation
- Configure, program, test, troubleshoot, and commission PLC-based control systems, including the development, implementation, and optimization of automation solutions across industrial operations.
- Participate in project planning, execution, commissioning, and start-up activities, while ensuring technical quality and adherence to standards.
- Communicate to head office engineering teams for support
- Perform general project coordination, documentation, and administrative tasks as required.
- Travel periodically to operating sites to support maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and project execution activities.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in Controls and Automation, delivering projects or supporting industrial operations and maintenance
- Extensive hands-on experience with Schneider Electric PLC and control systems, including Modicon platforms, EcoStruxure Control Expert/Unity Pro, industrial communications, and redundant processor architectures
- Strong troubleshooting, commissioning, and control system support experience within industrial facilities
- Experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs and PanelView HMIs is considered an asset
- Experience with DeltaV and Honeywell control systems is considered an asset
- Working knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) processes and industrial automation best practices
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
- Self-motivated and client-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Must be based in, or willing to work from, the Calgary South area and available to travel to operating sites as required
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
We believe that when people feel valued, supported, and inspired, great things happen. That’s why we offer a range of benefits and opportunities to help you thrive, both personally and professionally.
- Exciting Projects: Work on meaningful, challenging projects that spark your passion and let your talents shine.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a benefits package designed to support your health and well-being.
- Company RRSP Matching: Build your financial future with support from the company.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential support and resources for you and your family.
- Employee Referral Program: Help bring great people into a workplace you’re proud to be part of.
- A Voice That Matters: Join a company that values your ideas, recognizes your contributions, and sees you as more than just a number.
- An Inclusive Culture: Be part of a respectful, welcoming team where relationships and collaboration matter.
- Career Growth: Access professional development and learning opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
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