Temporary - Instrument Technician (4-Month Term) Date Posted : Sep 3, 2026 Parkland is a leading international fuel supplier, convenience store operator, and community enabler, serving diverse customers across 26 countries. Working in the Refinery Maintenance Department as part of the Instrumentation Department, this role involves maintaining instrumentation and automation systems as well as installing, testing, and commissioning new instrumentation and associated equipment.

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Operations and Maintenance in sustaining safe and reliable operations, the successful candidate embraces positive change and is committed to help further advance our safety and reliability culture at the refinery. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

At Sunoco, we take outstanding pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. Working in the Refinery Maintenance Department as part of the Instrumentation Department, this role involves maintaining instrumentation and automation systems as well as installing, testing, and commissioning new instrumentation and associated equipment.

Supporting

Operations and Maintenance in sustaining secure and reliable operations, the successful candidate embraces positive change and is committed to help further advance our safety and reliability culture at the refinery. Maintenance and repair of process control valves and valve positioners.



Troubleshooting and maintenance of refinery Distributive Control Systems (DCS) and Programable Logic Controllers (PLC).

Installation, testing and commissioning of recent instrumentation. Current & Up to date with Active Learner Training. Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5 Minimum). A working knowledge of JDE, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

Demonstrated behaviors that support Parkland’s Diversity and Inclusion culture. Demonstrated ability to positively interact and communicate with personnel from all divisions and levels of the company including contractors and vendors. Comfortable speaking in public forums such as team meetings, toolbox talks, start and end of shift meetings.

Experience with the following systems is an asset: Diploma of Instrumentation Technology considered an asset. Troubleshooting of refinery equipment as related to the Instrumentation trade. Maintenance and repair of process control valves and valve positioners.

Troubleshooting and maintenance of Distributive Control Systems (DCS), Programable Logic Controllers (PLC). As per the Unifor agreement, plus 14% in lieu of benefits, vacation and paid holidays. The anticipated term will run until January 1st, 2027 If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Final candidates will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.

If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview. #

📌 Temporary - Instrument Technician (4-Month Term) (Burnaby)
🏢 Parkland
📍 Burnaby