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 an Instrument Technician Summer Student for a temporary term from May to August 2026. The successful candidate will be based out of our new Calgary Solutions Center and will be tasked with assembling, testing, supporting, and servicing a range of Spartan products. This position will report to the Manager, Valve Service in Calgary.
Role and Responsibilities
- Assembly, testing, and calibration on a variety of Spartan products
- Pick stock to fulfill customer orders
- Assist with the assembly of orders
- Provide product telephone support for internal and external customers
- Inspect and process customer credit orders
- Provide support to other production areas in the solutiosn centre as needed
- Operate both the fork lift and crane
- Participate in overtime as required to meet customers’ demands
Qualifications and Skills
- NAIT or SAIT Instrumentation Student, with completion of first year and planning to return to school in fall 2026
- Strong mechanical knowledge and skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Adaptability to provide support to different areas as required
- Outstanding commitment to customer service
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
- Ability to work individually as well as in a team
- Strong problem solving ability
- Physically able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
- Entrepreneurial work ethic
This position has been deemed as Safety Sensitive – successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment Alcohol and Drug test.
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: Sunday January 18, 2026 (11:59 pm MST)
Requisition ID: 1724
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.
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 an Instrument Technician Summer Student for a temporary term from May to August 2026. The successful candidate will be based out of our new Calgary Solutions Center and will be tasked with assembling, testing, supporting, and servicing a range of Spartan products. This position will report to the Manager, Valve Service in Calgary.
Role and Responsibilities
- Assembly, testing, and calibration on a variety of Spartan products
- Pick stock to fulfill customer orders
- Assist with the assembly of orders
- Provide product telephone support for internal and external customers
- Inspect and process customer credit orders
- Provide support to other production areas in the solutiosn centre as needed
- Operate both the fork lift and crane
- Participate in overtime as required to meet customers’ demands
Qualifications and Skills
- NAIT or SAIT Instrumentation Student, with completion of first year and planning to return to school in fall 2026
- Strong mechanical knowledge and skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Adaptability to provide support to different areas as required
- Outstanding commitment to customer service
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
- Ability to work individually as well as in a team
- Strong problem solving ability
- Physically able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
- Entrepreneurial work ethic
This position has been deemed as Safety Sensitive – successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment Alcohol and Drug test.
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: Sunday January 18, 2026 (11:59 pm MST)
Requisition ID: 1724
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.