About Innovative:
Located in Barrie, Ontario, Innovative Automation’s team works together to create productive custom automation solutions that consistently exceed client expectations. At Innovative Automation, we strike to lead globally, lead industry, and lead locally with passion and pride. We provide industry with factory automation solutions for Fortune 500 companies and our systems are installed worldwide for progressive companies. Our vision is to be the first-choice provider of automation solutions to global leaders in manufacturing. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and camaraderie where all ideas are welcome, and every team member is encouraged to succeed.

Why Work Here?
At Innovative, we take pride in having a culture built on pride, respect, community, satisfaction, family, and safety, for all employees. Innovative Automation listens to, invests in, and supports employees, offering advanced skills, training, and opportunities for advancement and the future. We also care about letting our employees know how much we appreciate their hard work, which is why at Innovative we provide a fun working environment (work hard, play hard). We engage in many fundraisers for our community (such as the annual Pie in the Face event) and team building events, such as Christmas parties, Golf Tournaments, and more!

What We Offer:

Employer Matched RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Program)

Flex-time Policy (flexible start and end times)

Extended Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, EFAP Benefits

Healthcare Spending Account

Employee Events

Educational Assistance Programs

Professional Dues Reimbursement

Costo Membership Reimbursement

Safety Boots and Safety Glasses Allowance

Job Opportunity:
In this role,



you will lead a team of electrical designers responsible for delivering high-quality automation solutions. You’ll play a key part in shaping design standards, supporting project execution, and developing talent within the team—all while working closely with Engineering and Operations leadership.

Why This Role
This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership position within a growing automation environment, where you can influence both technical direction and team development.

What you’ll do:

Lead and support the Electrical Design team through daily prioritization, resource planning, and technical guidance

Drive design execution from concept through validation, ensuring safety, quality, and performance standards are met

Mentor and develop team members, building both technical capability and leadership bench strength

Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Controls, and Operations to ensure seamless project delivery

Ensure designs meet customer requirements and project commitments on scope, schedule, and quality

What We’re Looking For

Strong background in industrial automation and electrical design with Proficiency inEPLAN, AutoCAD, Edrawings

Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop technical teams

Comfortable balancing hands-on problem solving with leadership responsibilities

Passion for building robust, practical, buildable designs

Minimum Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Specialized Experience

Minimum 5+ Years’ Experience within the Automation or Automotive Manufacturing Field

Preference given to candidate holding PEO (Skilled Engineers of Ontario) Designation

If you require any accommodation during our recruitment process, please let us know.

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📌 Electrical Design Supervisor (Group Leader) (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario