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Specialist, Reliability and Controls

The Specialist will maintain and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley controls, PLCs, and industrial networks to ensure optimal production equipment performance. They are also responsible for developing control software, providing technical training to maintenance technicians, and executing projects to minimize downtime.

  • On-site
  • Toronto, ON
  • Posted Aug 4, 2026
  • Apply by Aug 22, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Coke Canada Bottling is Canada’s Local Bottler. We’re Made Local. Proudly independent, we are a Canadian, family-owned business. Coke Canada Bottling makes, distributes, merchandises, and sells the most-loved beverages Canadians enjoy. With over 6,000 diverse employees coast-to-coast, we operate in every province through 50+ sales and distribution centres, and five manufacturing facilities. Coke Canada supplies some of Canada’s favourite beverage brands, and we want to continue to be the leading beverage partner in Canada, creating a better future and delivering optimism by bringing sustainable value to our employees, customers, consumers, and communities. Advancing a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive culture is at the core of our vision to be the World’s Greatest Bottler, Built by the Best People, and we’re looking for exceptional talent to help get us there. For more information about Coke Canada Bottling and our products, visit cokecanada.com/our-product. Role Details Work Location – North York, ON Shift/Hours – Monday to Friday, Day Shift On-Site (Shift flexibility required) The full base salary range for this position is from $82,800.00 - $92,000.00 annually. The starting base salary offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, role complexity, skills, experience, and internal equity. Initial Posting Close Date – Agust 21, 2026 About This Opportunity As a Specialist, Reliability & Controls you will report into the Maintenance Manager and be based out of our North York facility, ON. Responsibilities Maintain Allen-Bradley hardware and software: PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, Networks and various electrical systems Maintains and troubleshoots controls for production equipment from various suppliers Identifies and prioritizes controls / electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a facility Develops and maintains electrical and controls system documentation Execute small and medium projects involving PLC 5, SLC 500, Controls Logix, Panel View Plus and Allen Bradley VFDs Maintain industrial networks such as DeviceNet and Remote I/O Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment from various suppliers Quickly identify root causes of problems, as mechanical, controls or joint problems and coordinate resources necessary to address them Develop control software to achieve the balance between mechanical and controls changes to effectively handle all containers Provide the proper training in Controls and Electricity to the Maintenance Technicians for the purpose of minimizing the production down time Plan and execute projects in a manner which minimizes downtime Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred• Previous leadership experience an asset• Minimum 4 years of working experience in industrial environments or minimum 8 years of work experience in industrial environments without a college degree• 10 years of work experience in industrial environments (preferred)• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and Networks (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet) (preferred)• Experience with various Human Machine Interfaces (preferred)• Previous experience in food and beverage environment is an asset Why work with us? Join a local, family-owned business that’s part of a globally recognized brand, where you can develop your capabilities, competencies, and career. Coke Canada has a culture of learning, and we offer several channels to support your development, including on-the-job training and a library of free courses for just-in-time learning. We are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to help our employees achieve their best physical, mental, financial, and overall health and well-being. This includes a competitive compensation package, access to retirement and saving programs, family and employee assistance program, paid vacation and floater days. We have close, local connections with the communities in which we operate across Canada. We’re determined to make a positive difference in our communities; this includes opportunities for employee volunteerism. We’re building our business responsibly and our mission is to work Toward a Better Future Together. We have a plan that outlines how we are reducing, reusing, recycling, decreasing our carbon footprint, and using water responsibly. For more information visit cokecanada.com/sustainability/ Coke Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity, and we’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Together we are creating a workplace culture that values diversity, enables inclusivity and ensures everyone feels like they belong. We are aiming to ensure our diverse workforce is reflective of the communities in which we operate. Research shows that women-identifying and other marginalized individuals often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If this role excites you, even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience and perspective could be what we’re looking for. Unless otherwise specified, this job post is for an existing vacancy. Our hiring process is human-driven and does not involve AI tools for screening, assessment, or selection. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please call 1-844-383-2653 or email HR@cokecanada.com. Important – please note All offers of employment at Coke Canada Bottling are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some, or all, of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and driver's abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns once you are contacted for further consideration.

What you’ll do

The Specialist will maintain and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley controls, PLCs, and industrial networks to ensure optimal production equipment performance. They are also responsible for developing control software, providing technical training to maintenance technicians, and executing projects to minimize downtime.

Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum of 4 to 8 years of experience in industrial environments, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Proficiency in Allen-Bradley hardware and software, including PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs, is essential for this role.

Benefits

• Retirement and saving programs • Family and employee assistance program • Paid vacation • Floater days • On-the-job training • Free courses

Listed skills

  • Project managementPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Allen-Bradley hardware
  • PLC programming
  • VFD maintenance
  • HMI troubleshooting
  • Industrial networks
  • DeviceNet
  • ControlNet
  • Electrical systems
  • Root cause analysis
  • Project management
  • Technical training
  • Controls engineering
  • Production equipment maintenance
  • Automation
  • Electrical documentation
  • Data Highway Plus
  • Optimism
  • Workplace Inclusivity
  • Industrial Networking
  • Research
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Software Documentation
  • Electrical Systems
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Sales
  • Leadership
  • Operations
  • Production Equipment
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Human Machine Interfaces

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage
  • Technology
  • Reliability Specialist
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician
  • Electrical Engineering Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
5+ years
Apply by
Aug 22, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week