Posted 5 months ago
Industrial Automation/Controls Specialist
@ Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
Overview
Ganong, Canada's oldest family-owned chocolate company, is hiring an Industrial Automation/Controls Specialist in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. The role designs, programs, troubleshoots and maintains PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems and automated equipment, supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. It is a full-time position.
Responsibilities:
- Design, program, troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems
- Support and improve automated manufacturing operations
- Minimize downtime and drive operational efficiency
- Contribute to automation projects from concept through commissioning
- Ensure systems remain safe, reliable and compliant with industry standards
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in electrical engineering technology, automation or mechatronics
- Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens or Schneider Electric PLCs
- Knowledge of HMI, SCADA and industrial communication protocols
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-08
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Job details
| 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 |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics |
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Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
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The Cooke family of companies produce some of the very freshest, sustainable seafood in the world.
Full company description
Fishing and farming isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. What started as an undying family passion for the sea, passed down from one generation to the next, has been transformed into a global company. Today, the Cooke family of companies produces some of the very best seafood in the world. Our mission is to be a global seafood leader driven by an innovative team that delivers superior products, service, and value to our customers in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner. The Cooke family of companies includes global aquaculture divisions under Cooke Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Cooke Aquaculture Inc. as well as a Canadian aquaculture division operated by its affiliate, Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. Cooke Aquaculture is a vertically-integrated corporation with salmon farming operations in Atlantic Canada, the United States, Chile and Scotland as well as seabass and seabream farming operations in Spain. The company also includes seafood and wild fishery divisions under Cooke Seafood USA, Inc., Icicle Seafoods, Inc., Wanchese Fish Company, Inc. and Omega Protein. Cooke Inc. has earned the #1 spot on the SeafoodSource list of Top 10 North American Seafood Suppliers and our employee loyalty helped reaffirm our place as a Platinum-winning company on the list of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
- LinkedIn followers
- 29,520
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 461
- Reported office locations
- 40 Wellington Row, Saint John, NB E2L 3H3, CA
- Business categories
- Aquaculture
- Farming
- Seafood
- Other recorded names
- Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 7,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Fishing and farming isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. What started as an undying family passion for the sea, passed down from one generation to the next, has been transformed into a global company. Today, the Cooke family of companies produces some of the very best seafood in the world. Our mission is to be a global seafood leader driven by an innovative team that delivers superior products, service, and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Saint John, NB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1985 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 106 |
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Industrial Automation/Controls Specialist - St. Stephen, NB
Who We Are
Founded in 1873, Ganong stands as Canada's oldest family owned and operated chocolate company. With a rich heritage and unwavering commitment to quality, we proudly produce our renowned confections in the Canada’s Chocolate Town, St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
The Role
As an Industrial Automation/Controls Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting and improving our automated manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for designing, programming, troubleshooting and maintaining industrial controls systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems and associated automated equipment. Working closely with maintenance, engineering and production teams, you will drive operational efficiency, minimize downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to automation projects from concept through commissioning while ensuring systems remain safe, reliable and compliant with industry standards.
The Opportunity
Join Ganong and become a part of our story, where crafting confections to inspire life's sweetest moments is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our core values of safety, integrity, and heritage, we offer an inclusive culture that blends tradition with innovation. Discover endless opportunities for growth and impact as we create confections that bring joy and shape the future of sweet experiences.
Who You Are
You are a motivated and technically skilled automation professional with a passion for solving complex problems and improving manufacturing performance through technology. You are a hands on professional with experience in PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems and industrial controls. You enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment, improving system performance and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams With strong technical and problem solving skills, you are committed to safety, reliability and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics or related field.
- Experience working with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider Electric
- Knowledge of HMI and SCADA software platforms and industrial communication protocols
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Excellent Commmunication, collaboration and teamwork skills
- Experience with robotics, motion control systems or machine vision technologies
- Knowledge of industrial networking concepts and cybersecurity best practicies
- Project management or project leadership experience
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and preventative maintenance programs
Join our Sweet Team:
Become an integral part of Ganong as the Industrial Automation/Controls Specialist, steering our company to new heights where fun, boldness, and quality are not just celebrated but valued. If this sounds like the perfect step in your sweet career path, apply online today. We're actively reviewing and interviewing eligible candidates on a rolling basis, so don't delay submitting your application. We appreciate all applicants' interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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