Automation Specialist - Contract Country Canada Location Port Perry, On Date Posted 04-30-2026

Maple Leaf Foods

Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
Base: $58,000 – $87,000 cad annually; bonus/equity...
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Plc troubleshooting experience
Hmi and vfd troubleshooting
Autocad electrical schematic design
** Maple Leaf Foods is seeking an Automation Specialist for their Port Perry facility, responsible for supporting automation actions, system backups, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in Industrial Automation and have experience in PLC troubleshooting and industrial control systems. **

Job Summary

  • The Automation Specialist plays a key role in supporting the plant to improve equipment efficiency and optimize manufacturing effectiveness through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Responsibilities include troubleshooting HMI, PLC, Remote IO, VFD, and communication network issues while maintaining asset center repositories and control system documentation.
  • Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive health and wellness benefits starting on the first day of employment within an inclusive culture focused on sustainability.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Maple Leaf Foods is seeking an Automation Specialist for their Port Perry facility, responsible for supporting automation actions, system backups, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in Industrial Automation and have experience in PLC troubleshooting and industrial control systems. **

Salary

Base: $58,000 – $87,000 CAD annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive Health and Wellness benefits starting day one

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PLC troubleshooting experience
  • HMI and VFD troubleshooting
  • AutoCAD electrical schematic design
  • SCADA, PCS, MES, BAS systems knowledge
  • Industrial controls diploma or equivalent

Nice-to-have

  • SAP knowledge
  • Food processing equipment automation
  • Cold environment work capability
  • Mentoring maintenance team members
  • After-hours escalation availability

Key Requirements

  • 2-3 year Canadian College diploma in Industrial Controls/Automation
  • At least 1 year of experience in industrial control systems
  • Competence in programming and troubleshooting PLCs
  • Ability to create and maintain electrical prints in AutoCAD

Work Rights

Not specified

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