Posted 10 days ago
Automation Project Manager
@ Spartan Controls Ltd.
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
Spartan Controls Ltd. is hiring an Automation Project Manager at its Burnaby Automation Centre to lead multiple industrial automation projects from sales handover through commissioning and handover to Lifecycle Services. The role manages scope, cost, schedule, risk, contracts and customer relationships across local and remote teams. The posting requires an engineering degree or diploma with a P.Eng., P.L.(Eng.), CET or RET designation and 7+ years of industry experience, including 2+ years as a project manager.
Responsibilities:
- Lead multiple automation projects through full lifecycle
- Manage project scope, cost, schedule and quality
- Identify and manage project risks, contracts and interfaces
- Manage customer relationships and expectations
- Direct local and remote engineering and third-party resources
Requirements summary:
- Engineering degree or diploma with P.Eng., P.L.(Eng.), CET or RET
- 7+ years of industry experience, 2+ years as project manager
- PMP certification considered an asset
- Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills
- Willingness to travel to customer sites
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng., P.L.(Eng.), CET, RET, PMP |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Computer Science |
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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 hiring an Automation Project Manager based at our Burnaby Automation Centre to lead the delivery of our full automation project scope, with a strong focus on Process and Safety Systems across all project components and facilities. In this role, you will deliver a holistic OnePlant Automation Solution, from sensor to cloud, for large industrial facilities in a wide range of industries. Reporting to the Manager, Projects and Lifecycle Services, you will provide project and technical leadership to multiple teams responsible for engineering design, configuration, integration, procurement, manufacturing, commissioning and start-up, and handover to Lifecycle Services.
Working directly with customers, EPCs, OEMs and other third-party contractors, the successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously, directing local and remote project teams. A key focus for this role will include customer relationship management, risk management and contract/interface management.
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead multiple automation projects from sales handover through engineering, configuration, procurement, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, startup, and transition to Lifecycle Services
- Manage project scope, cost, schedule, quality, functionality, deliverables, and integrated change control in a fast-paced, agile environment
- Identify and manage project risks, contracts, and interfaces
- Own project financials, schedules, records, reporting, and other project management documentation required by internal and external customers
- Manage customer relationships, expectations, and satisfaction while ensuring compliance with applicable engineering and safety standards, practices, and procedures
- Plan and lead local and remote engineering, design, manufacturing, outsourced, and third-party resources to deliver quality solutions on time and within budget
- Collaborate with and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes in the best interests of the customer and Spartan
- Support Business Development and Sales pursuits by interpreting quotes and purchase orders, contributing to quality proposals, and enabling a seamless transition to project execution
- Deliver integrated automation solutions encompassing continuous historians, enterprise solutions, cloud connectivity, IIoT, cybersecurity, electrical systems, control panels, and modular buildings
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline with a P.Eng. or P.L.(Eng.) designation, or an engineering diploma with a CET or RET designation
- Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) certification is considered an asset
- 7+ years of relevant industry experience, including 2+ years as a Project Manager
- Proven record of managing increasingly complex projects and multiple concurrent projects through various stages of execution, with successful customer outcomes
- Knowledge of project management and PMO processes, industry business drivers, regulations, standards, and practices
- Broad understanding of instrumentation and control technology, common engineering tools, and work processes, with strong technical skills and a willingness to learn
- Strong leadership, collaboration, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced team environment and build effective customer relationships
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills, with attention to detail, accuracy, quality, and deadlines
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial self-starter who can work independently and thrive under pressure
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as required
- This position is considered safety-sensitive, and a pre-employment alcohol & drug test will be required
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 8, 2026 (11:59 pm PCT)
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Requisition ID: 1917
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