Posted 11 days ago
Automation & Controls Student
@ Tolko Brand - External
Slave Lake, Alberta
Overview
Tolko is hiring an 8-month Automation & Controls Student for a term starting January or May 2027, in Slave Lake, Alberta or the North Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. The student supports automation, controls and visualization improvements and industrial programming at an OSB mill. The posting states a base salary of $55,000 to $64,000 per year.
Pay:
$55,000–$64,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Work on automation, controls and visualization improvements
- Support electrical personnel on shift
- Recommend safety, quality, throughput and uptime improvements
- Support industrial programming in an OSB mill
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in an Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering program
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence before start date
- Excellent communication skills
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of electrical machines
- Passion for technology and programming
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering |
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Tolko Brand - External
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Full company description
With state-of-the-art operations across western Canada, Tolko is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of forest products for customers around the world. For over 60 years, our family-owned company has been recognized by customers and business partners for being reliable, flexible, efficient and offering quality products. With the third generation of family leadership, we’re continuing that legacy today in our divisions throughout western Canada and joint ventures in the Southern United States. At Tolko, our values, vision and mission aren’t just what we believe. They’re how we work, live and serve our customers every day. Fundamental to our success is a diverse and committed workforce that thrives on change, building relationships, and a drive toward excellence. When you join Tolko, you’ll develop your skills and be encouraged to pursue diverse opportunities with a company that’s built on integrity, respect, and provides employees with the inclusive environment, support and opportunity to build great lives.
- LinkedIn followers
- 22,566
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,464
- Reported office locations
- 3000 - 28 Street, Vernon, British Columbia V1T 9W9, CA
- 844 Otter Lake Cross Rd, Armstrong, British Columbia V0E 1B6, CA
- 6200 Jeffers Dr, Lavington, British Columbia V1B 3G4, CA
- 4280 Highway 6, Lumby, British Columbia V0E 2G7, CA
- 1050 Highway 97A, Armstrong, British Columbia V0E 1B6, CA
- 400 Beaver Lake Road, Kelowna, British Columbia V4V 1S5, CA
- 6275 Old Highway 5, Kamloops, British Columbia V2H 1T8, CA
- 16200 Portside Road, Richmond, British Columbia V6W 1M1, CA
- 180 Hodgson Road, Williams Lake, British Columbia V2G 3P6, CA
- 4167 Rottacker Road, Williams Lake, British Columbia V2G 5E4, CA
- Postal Bag 3000, High Prairie, Alberta T0G 1E0, CA
- 11401 - 92 Street, High Level, Alberta T0H 1Z0, CA
- PO Box 1400, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0, CA
- Box 280, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan S9X 1Y2, CA
- 5189 LA-125, Olla, Louisiana 71465, US
- 240 Pca Road, Ackerman, Mississippi 39735, US
- Business categories
- Paper Manufacturing
- Forestry
- Manufacturing
- Product Search
- Other recorded names
- Tolko Industries
- Specialties
- Wood Products
- Forest Products
- Lumber
- Plywood
- OSB
- and LSL
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 194,166,666
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
With state-of-the-art operations across western Canada, Tolko is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of forest products for customers around the world. For over 60 years, our family-owned company has been recognized by customers and business partners for being reliable, flexible, efficient and offering quality products. With the third generation of family leadership, we’re continuing that legacy today in our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vernon, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1956 |
| Specialties | Wood ProductsForest ProductsLumberPlywoodOSBand LSL |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 46 |
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Automation & Controls Student
Slave Lake, Alberta or North Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
8-Month Term (Starting January 2027 or May 2027)
We are currently recruiting an 8-month Automation & Controls Student. Our Controls & Automation students are key contributors to our operations. Their passion for technology and appetite for new challenges bring fresh perspectives to continuous improvement initiatives. As a student, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, build your skills, and gain meaningful automation and controls engineering experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If this sounds like your kind of opportunity, read on to learn more.
We’re looking for an Automation & Controls Student to join our team. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a modern manufacturing environment that produces a diverse range of products for customers around the world.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering program.
- Possesses a valid Class 5 Driver’s License prior to the start date.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of electrical machines.
- A passion for technology and programming.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and use own resources to find innovative solutions to new problems.
We value diversity and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
In this role you will:
- Work on improvements to automation, controls and visualization.
- Be driven to find solutions and look for ways to improve processes.
- Recommend methods to improve safety, quality, throughput, and uptime
- Provide support to electrical personnel on shift.
- Support industrial programming in an Oriented Strand Board (OSB) mill.
- Work closely with highly experienced Automation and Controls personnel.
So, what’s in it for you?
- You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
- You’ll earn a competitive salary. The expected base salary range for this position is $55,000 to $64,000 per year.
- You’ll grow new skills and gain hands-on, practical experience.
- You'll work with some of the best and brightest in the industry.
- You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.
We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers.
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About Slave Lake
Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, close to the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake is home to over 6,000 people. It’s an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over 40 acres of parks and open space to explore. Watch this video to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.
About the North Okanagan Valley
The North Okanagan Valley includes the communities of Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby and Lake Country, British Columbia. Surrounded by lakes, these communities provide family-friendly living with lots of amenities, and beautiful weather. Visit one of our local wineries or fine dining restaurants, go boating, hiking, biking, skiing, catch a round of golf, or visit a local market to pick up fresh fruit and produce… whatever your pleasure, you’ll find it here.
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