The Automation Specialist position at our Lagimodiere facility is part of an automation team responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and maintaining automated industrial controls and equipment across the entire facility - including production and facility support equipment. Effectively troubleshoot HMI, PLC, Remote IO, VFD, electronic control-related, and communication network issues within the facility, ensuring minimal downtime. Interpret and read electrical/control diagrams, with strong expertise in field devices such as pressure, temperature, and flow sensors.

Experience working with industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, Profibus, Profinet and Ethernet/IP. Maintain the FactoryTalk Asset Centre repository for synchronized backups and performing routine manual backups of assets that are not included in Asset Centre, such as VFDs. Maintain equipment related and computer integration software to ensure revisions are current.

Keep current backups of all machine and robot related control systems. Perform routine checks of automation Level 2 network assets to ensure devices remain accessible on the network. Liaise with corporate Information Solutions to resolve issues with plant MES systems, production floor systems and local plant network.

Provide on-site support for all plant process control and monitoring of automation systems. Ability to write and interpret PLC programs in LAD, FBD and STL. Carrying out approved program modifications to PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems to improve machine efficiency and reliability.

Perform preventive maintenance on automation equipment, including plant CCTV systems, to ensure continuous optimal performance. Provide technical support and training to plant maintenance team as required.



Ensure proper documentation of changes and updates made to the plant automation systems.

Provide input on equipment installation, total predictive/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA, PCS, MES, and BAS systems. A minimum of a diploma in Industrial Automation, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering or equivalent education. A minimum of 2-3 years hands-on automation experience.

Experience working with Allen Bradley PLC, HMI and SCADA systems is required.

Experience working with DeltaV systems, Delta Controls, B&R; PLCs, Beckhoff PLCs is considered a plus. This position primarily works on the PM shift (2pm - 10:30pm) and requires willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods: Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.

Defined Contribution Pension

Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment. Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, 'speaker series' events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career. Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.





We're a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. We're passionate about food.

For more than 100 years, we've made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets. Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our cooperative environment.

High Performance

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired;

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Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team. #

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