Weve opened a role in our Ottawa office for a talented, entrepreneurial Instrumentation & Controls Technologist to work alongside exceptional people in JLRs Industrial Electrical and Automation group.

Pop Quiz: Are you a resourceful, clever, and enthusiastic Instrumentation & Controls Technologist with 3+ years of experience? Do you have a strong understanding of instrumentation selection, installation, and calibration in industrial environments? Do you have hands-on experience with: Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Schneider and/or Siemens automation platforms SCADA/HMI systems (Factory

Talk, iFix, Ignition, etc.) Industrial networks (Ether

Net/IP, Profinet, Modbus) Do you have strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills? If you scored four for four , JLR has a home for you as! Youll be supported by a Platinum Club member of Canadas Best Managed Companies program, firm that has a long-established reputation for quality services in multiple sectors, while you take on existing clients, develop new relationships, and deliver world-class, innovative solutions that support community building and growth in our cities. JLR is a creative, tight-knit, and mentorship-focused community with unique opportunities for driven people with tenacity and spirit.

Our organization is made up of diverse employee owners with specialized expertise in a wide range of disciplines.

Joining the JLR team means joining a dynamic group of innovative architecture, engineering, and planning professionals and support staff.





Youll have the opportunity to help establish new clients and partner with existing ones to develop insightful solutions and see projects through from inception to completion.

If youre innovative and collaborative, thrive when presented with new challenges, and are eager to take your career in new directions, then JLR is the right environment for you.

Your Role as Instrumentation & Controls Technologist: Choose your own adventure! Lets talk about how your skills, experience, goals, and passions can find a home at JLR.

As the Instrumentation & Controls Technologist, your role will include: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) for industrial processes and equipment.

Configure and program HMI and SCADA systems (Factory

Talk View, iFix, Ignition, etc.), including: Operator interface screens and navigation Alarms, events, and historian integration Data logging and trending Implement control strategies (PID loops, sequencing, interlocks, permissives).

Prepare and review engineering deliverables for industrial facilities, including: PLC/HMI control system architectures I/O lists and control narratives Loop diagrams and wiring schematics Network architecture drawings Control panel drawings Specification and wiring design for field instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level, analyzers, etc.).

Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)



and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).

Perform I/O checkout and loop testing.

Provide commissioning support and troubleshooting at client sites.

Collaborate on designs with electrical, mechanical, and process teams within JLR.

Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., CEC, ISA, CSA).

Why Join Us? We live, work, breathe, sleep, and thrive in the communities we build.

We love northern Ontario and the glorious bounty of the natural world and were proud of our reputation and longevity in the National Capital and Kingston regions.

Furthermore, were growing our presence in southwestern Ontario and all along the Excellent Lakes of Ontario.

We foster a friendly, welcoming, and team-oriented atmosphere that encourages innovation and collaboration.

We have an established depth of technical and support resources that can efficiently and effectively deliver small and large multidisciplinary projects.

We provide flexible career direction with opportunities to choose your own path and interesting and exciting assignments ranging in size and type.

Employee Ownership and Career Growth Salary range: $60,000-80,000 Share ownership opportunities at all levels Merit and profit bonus program Competitive salaries reviewed annually Career Mentorship Program Work-life Balance and Employee Wellness Immediate health and dental benefits RRSP/DPSP matching program Flexible working hours Hybrid working Parental leave top-up program Fun Funds to plan extracurricular social events Community Engagement and Social Responsibility

📌 Instrumentation & Controls Technologist – Industrial Automation (Ottawa)
🏢 J.L. Richards & Associates
📍 Ottawa