Top Benefits
About the role
Regional Automation Controls Specialist,
When you join our team as a Regional Automation Controls Specialist, you will be you’ll be a key player in optimizing our cutting-edge automation systems across multiple facilities in the eastern region. If you’re passionate about industrial automation and want to work with a company that values your expertise and offers opportunities for growth, this is the role for you.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & Short-Term Incentive Plan Bonus
- Group Benefit Programs (Medical, Dental, Vision) & Employee Assistance Program
- Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
- RRSP & Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) Matching Plans
What You’ll Do
- Troubleshoot, train, and optimize performance of automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and motion controls.
- Oversee design, programming, system upgrades, and execution of automation projects from start to finish.
- Work closely with vendors, mill teams, and stakeholders to implement advanced automation solutions.
- Maintain health, safety, and electrical standards while staying updated on industry trends and fostering team growth.
What You Offer
- Proficient in PLC/HMI programming (Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Software), VFDs, motor control, motion control systems, and Ethernet/IP networking.
- Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering or Automation and experience commissioning electrical equipment.
- Familiar with Canadian Electrical Code (CEC); knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics and various PLC platforms (e.g., Modicon, Omron).
- Strong troubleshooting and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or in teams. Valid Canadian driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle with the ability to travel frequently throughout the region.
Location: This role can be based in Timmins, Nairn Centre or Sudbury, Ontario.
Life in Subury, Ontario: Greater Sudbury offers a unique blend of career opportunity and quality of life. With its world-renowned attractions, urban amenities, and year-round outdoor adventures, it’s an ideal place for those seeking both professional growth and a vibrant lifestyle. As one of Ontario’s emerging go-to destinations, Sudbury surprises with its balance of modern comforts and natural beauty—making it a great place to live and work. https://discoversudbury.ca/
About Interfor: Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world — and we’re growing fast. We’re passionate about building a better future — for our people, our communities, and the planet. At Interfor, you’ll find opportunities, innovation, and a team that’s invested in your success. #StartHereGoFar www.interfor.com
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
About Interfor
Interfor is where excellence meets opportunity. We invest in your success by positioning you alongside the best people in top quartile mill facilities located in great communities across North America. In the past decade, we’ve infused close to $1 billion into modern facilities and systems that employ the latest technologies. Interfor is one of the largest, most diverse lumber companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success.
Interfor, c'est la où l'excellence rencontre l'opportunité. Nous investissons dans votre réussite en vous plaçant aux côtés des meilleurs collaborateurs dans des scieries de premier ordre situées dans de grandes communautés à travers l'Amérique du Nord. Au cours de la dernière décennie, nous avons investi près d'un milliard de dollars dans des installations et des systèmes modernes qui utilisent les technologies les plus récentes. Interfor est l'une des entreprises de bois les plus importantes et les plus diversifiées au monde et nous nous développons dans des directions passionnantes. Venez participer à notre succès !
Top Benefits
About the role
Regional Automation Controls Specialist,
When you join our team as a Regional Automation Controls Specialist, you will be you’ll be a key player in optimizing our cutting-edge automation systems across multiple facilities in the eastern region. If you’re passionate about industrial automation and want to work with a company that values your expertise and offers opportunities for growth, this is the role for you.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & Short-Term Incentive Plan Bonus
- Group Benefit Programs (Medical, Dental, Vision) & Employee Assistance Program
- Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
- RRSP & Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) Matching Plans
What You’ll Do
- Troubleshoot, train, and optimize performance of automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and motion controls.
- Oversee design, programming, system upgrades, and execution of automation projects from start to finish.
- Work closely with vendors, mill teams, and stakeholders to implement advanced automation solutions.
- Maintain health, safety, and electrical standards while staying updated on industry trends and fostering team growth.
What You Offer
- Proficient in PLC/HMI programming (Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Software), VFDs, motor control, motion control systems, and Ethernet/IP networking.
- Post-secondary education in Electrical Engineering or Automation and experience commissioning electrical equipment.
- Familiar with Canadian Electrical Code (CEC); knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics and various PLC platforms (e.g., Modicon, Omron).
- Strong troubleshooting and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or in teams. Valid Canadian driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle with the ability to travel frequently throughout the region.
Location: This role can be based in Timmins, Nairn Centre or Sudbury, Ontario.
Life in Subury, Ontario: Greater Sudbury offers a unique blend of career opportunity and quality of life. With its world-renowned attractions, urban amenities, and year-round outdoor adventures, it’s an ideal place for those seeking both professional growth and a vibrant lifestyle. As one of Ontario’s emerging go-to destinations, Sudbury surprises with its balance of modern comforts and natural beauty—making it a great place to live and work. https://discoversudbury.ca/
About Interfor: Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world — and we’re growing fast. We’re passionate about building a better future — for our people, our communities, and the planet. At Interfor, you’ll find opportunities, innovation, and a team that’s invested in your success. #StartHereGoFar www.interfor.com
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
About Interfor
Interfor is where excellence meets opportunity. We invest in your success by positioning you alongside the best people in top quartile mill facilities located in great communities across North America. In the past decade, we’ve infused close to $1 billion into modern facilities and systems that employ the latest technologies. Interfor is one of the largest, most diverse lumber companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success.
Interfor, c'est la où l'excellence rencontre l'opportunité. Nous investissons dans votre réussite en vous plaçant aux côtés des meilleurs collaborateurs dans des scieries de premier ordre situées dans de grandes communautés à travers l'Amérique du Nord. Au cours de la dernière décennie, nous avons investi près d'un milliard de dollars dans des installations et des systèmes modernes qui utilisent les technologies les plus récentes. Interfor est l'une des entreprises de bois les plus importantes et les plus diversifiées au monde et nous nous développons dans des directions passionnantes. Venez participer à notre succès !