Top Benefits
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 for a Data Scientist for our Digital Solution Development Business, for a temporary 1 year contract. The successful candidate will work with other Data Scientists in the team, Reliability Specialists, Automation Specialists, Data management and integration specialists, and customers to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications and solutions for the process industries (e.g., oilsands, oil and gas, refining, chemicals, mining, pulp and paper, municipal, power) with a primary focus on asset intelligence and reliability. This position can be based out of Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta.
Role and Responsibilities
- Leverage modern AI/ML technologies to develop applications addressing challenges in process and equipment reliability, as well as optimization within process industries.
- Design and lead comprehensive, data-driven analytic studies on large and complex datasets.
- Conduct research and develop innovative, data-centric solutions to real-world industrial problems.
- Translate research concepts into sustainable, production-ready solutions through programming, ensuring measurable business value for customers.
- Define and document functional requirements for new applications and solutions.
- Configure and develop networking tools to connect on-premises and cloud-based industrial data sources.
- Support the deployment and operationalization of machine learning models and algorithms.
- Build intuitive dashboards and GUIs for data visualization using modern tools such as Power BI and Grafana.
- Contribute to feature engineering, predictive modeling, anomaly detection, and advanced AI applications, including deep learning and reinforcement learning.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience in process industries, with a track record of solving data-driven challenges.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, LUA, and Go.
- Solid understanding of process and engineering systems fundamentals.
- Familiarity with Databricks and Microsoft Fabric platforms is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of machine learning techniques (e.g., linear regression, decision trees, neural networks) and their practical applications.
- Understanding of advanced statistical methods (e.g., multivariate analysis, probability distributions, hypothesis testing) and their real-world use cases.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of databases including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and InfluxDB is a plus.
- Experience creating dashboards using tools like Power BI and Grafana.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on solution and product development.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrated creativity, adaptability, and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites; a valid Class 5 driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle are required.
- This position is classified as Safety Sensitive—successful candidates must pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening.
- As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to pass a 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: September 7, 2025 (11:59 pm MST)
Requisition ID: 1577
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.
Top Benefits
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 for a Data Scientist for our Digital Solution Development Business, for a temporary 1 year contract. The successful candidate will work with other Data Scientists in the team, Reliability Specialists, Automation Specialists, Data management and integration specialists, and customers to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications and solutions for the process industries (e.g., oilsands, oil and gas, refining, chemicals, mining, pulp and paper, municipal, power) with a primary focus on asset intelligence and reliability. This position can be based out of Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta.
Role and Responsibilities
- Leverage modern AI/ML technologies to develop applications addressing challenges in process and equipment reliability, as well as optimization within process industries.
- Design and lead comprehensive, data-driven analytic studies on large and complex datasets.
- Conduct research and develop innovative, data-centric solutions to real-world industrial problems.
- Translate research concepts into sustainable, production-ready solutions through programming, ensuring measurable business value for customers.
- Define and document functional requirements for new applications and solutions.
- Configure and develop networking tools to connect on-premises and cloud-based industrial data sources.
- Support the deployment and operationalization of machine learning models and algorithms.
- Build intuitive dashboards and GUIs for data visualization using modern tools such as Power BI and Grafana.
- Contribute to feature engineering, predictive modeling, anomaly detection, and advanced AI applications, including deep learning and reinforcement learning.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience in process industries, with a track record of solving data-driven challenges.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, LUA, and Go.
- Solid understanding of process and engineering systems fundamentals.
- Familiarity with Databricks and Microsoft Fabric platforms is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of machine learning techniques (e.g., linear regression, decision trees, neural networks) and their practical applications.
- Understanding of advanced statistical methods (e.g., multivariate analysis, probability distributions, hypothesis testing) and their real-world use cases.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of databases including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and InfluxDB is a plus.
- Experience creating dashboards using tools like Power BI and Grafana.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on solution and product development.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrated creativity, adaptability, and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites; a valid Class 5 driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle are required.
- This position is classified as Safety Sensitive—successful candidates must pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug screening.
- As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to pass a 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: September 7, 2025 (11:59 pm MST)
Requisition ID: 1577
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.