Co-op/Intern Student - Programming & Development
About the role
Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of data management, industrial automation, valves, measurement and control solutions for process industries in Western Canada and beyond. We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical.
Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes. By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity.
Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career. Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue.
Summary
We are currently recruiting a Programming & Development Co-op Student to join our Business Optimization team for the January to August 2026 term. This Student will collaborate with team members and key business stakeholders to support internal business optimization and efficiency projects with our internal customers. The successful candidates will bring their passion for process improvement and automation leveragin a variety of technologies.
This position will be based out of one of our larger offices: Calgary, Edmonton, Burnaby, Regina or Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will need to reside in one of those locations for the duration of the work term.
Role and Responsibilities
- Collaborate to understand the key requirements and functionality for each unique project
- Update key stakeholders on progress and clarify through the development process
- Collect feedback and modify solutions to meet functional needs while balancing effort required
Qualifications and Skills
- Currently enrolled in 2nd or 3rd year of a computer science or related degree, and enrolled in the relevant Co-op/internship program at their post-secondary institution
- Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills
- Experience with Excel and data manipulation
- Highly self-motivated and self-directed
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
As part our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.
Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above.
Close Date: October 31, 2025 (11:59 pm MST)
Requisition ID: 1651
About Spartan Controls
Spartan Controls is the leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement and process control technology and solutions in Western Canada. For over 60 years, Spartan has provided customers with high performance automation solutions, industry expertise, lifecycle support, and technical training – delivering value our customers want. Our automation solutions are used in all process industries including oil and gas, oil sands, mining, pulp and paper, power, pipeline, and municipal. With our expert resources living and working in 14 communities across Western Canada, we are dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences where expertise and collaboration come together.
We are a Canadian, employee-owned company with project experience spanning multiple industries. Our single point of contact reduces cost, improves the customer experience and allows us to quickly apply solutions and services to meet our customer’s automation challenges head-on.
Our strategic partnership with Emerson and other leading solution providers empowers us to connect our customers with world-class technology, exceptional technical expertise, and comprehensive lifecycle services. As an Emerson Impact Partner, we serve as the local, dedicated point of contact for sales, service, and applied engineering for Emerson's automation solutions business.
What sets us apart is our unique employee ownership model, which fosters a culture of stability and continuity. This model enables us to retain our intellectual capital and uphold a highly skilled and competent workforce. At Spartan Controls, our team members are driven by a customer-focused and entrepreneurial spirit. They have invested in their skills, training, and development to ensure that they deliver the utmost level of service. Within our organization, those who thrive exhibit a strong team-oriented mindset and a dedicated work ethic, consistently going above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
Co-op/Intern Student - Programming & Development
About the role
Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of data management, industrial automation, valves, measurement and control solutions for process industries in Western Canada and beyond. We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical.
Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes. By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity.
Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career. Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue.
Summary
We are currently recruiting a Programming & Development Co-op Student to join our Business Optimization team for the January to August 2026 term. This Student will collaborate with team members and key business stakeholders to support internal business optimization and efficiency projects with our internal customers. The successful candidates will bring their passion for process improvement and automation leveragin a variety of technologies.
This position will be based out of one of our larger offices: Calgary, Edmonton, Burnaby, Regina or Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will need to reside in one of those locations for the duration of the work term.
Role and Responsibilities
- Collaborate to understand the key requirements and functionality for each unique project
- Update key stakeholders on progress and clarify through the development process
- Collect feedback and modify solutions to meet functional needs while balancing effort required
Qualifications and Skills
- Currently enrolled in 2nd or 3rd year of a computer science or related degree, and enrolled in the relevant Co-op/internship program at their post-secondary institution
- Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills
- Experience with Excel and data manipulation
- Highly self-motivated and self-directed
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
As part our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.
Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above.
Close Date: October 31, 2025 (11:59 pm MST)
Requisition ID: 1651
About Spartan Controls
Spartan Controls is the leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement and process control technology and solutions in Western Canada. For over 60 years, Spartan has provided customers with high performance automation solutions, industry expertise, lifecycle support, and technical training – delivering value our customers want. Our automation solutions are used in all process industries including oil and gas, oil sands, mining, pulp and paper, power, pipeline, and municipal. With our expert resources living and working in 14 communities across Western Canada, we are dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences where expertise and collaboration come together.
We are a Canadian, employee-owned company with project experience spanning multiple industries. Our single point of contact reduces cost, improves the customer experience and allows us to quickly apply solutions and services to meet our customer’s automation challenges head-on.
Our strategic partnership with Emerson and other leading solution providers empowers us to connect our customers with world-class technology, exceptional technical expertise, and comprehensive lifecycle services. As an Emerson Impact Partner, we serve as the local, dedicated point of contact for sales, service, and applied engineering for Emerson's automation solutions business.
What sets us apart is our unique employee ownership model, which fosters a culture of stability and continuity. This model enables us to retain our intellectual capital and uphold a highly skilled and competent workforce. At Spartan Controls, our team members are driven by a customer-focused and entrepreneurial spirit. They have invested in their skills, training, and development to ensure that they deliver the utmost level of service. Within our organization, those who thrive exhibit a strong team-oriented mindset and a dedicated work ethic, consistently going above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.