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About the role

  • Systems Integrator supporting Toronto Water’s municipal SCADA, PLC and process-control infrastructure. Leading automation projects, testing, troubleshooting and technical coordination across water facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide front-line support to Toronto Water and wastewater plants, collection and distribution systems.
  • Manage the lifecycle of Toronto Water operational technology assets, including SCADA servers/clients, PLC, WIN911, iHistorian, software and hardware.
  • Provide specialized technical support for complex automation and programming services.
  • Lead internal SCADA and PLC programming projects and technical project teams.
  • Plan, design, implement and maintain PLC, SCADA, OIT and other computerized equipment.
  • Oversee integration, testing, acceptance and approval of complex technical and process equipment installations.
  • Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing of control systems.
  • Develop test strategies, test cases and test scripts for system, performance, usability and acceptance testing.
  • Coordinate deliverables with internal departments, external groups, facility representatives, management and operations/maintenance staff.
  • Lead implementation and rollout strategies and plans.
  • Prepare post-implementation findings and lessons learned.
  • Identify risks and prepare mitigation action plans.
  • Establish and maintain client relationships to assess needs.
  • Investigate and evaluate process-control-system modifications and SCADA problems.
  • Prepare and present status reports, issue papers, briefing notes, staff reports and presentations.
  • Prepare training materials and documentation for clients and staff.
  • Support investigations, modifications and improvements of PLC and HMI systems.
  • Participate in construction, commissioning, standby rotation, and occasional evening, overnight, weekend and holiday work.

Requirements

  • College Diploma/Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Considerable experience applying instrumentation, process control, PLC and SCADA principles to municipal water and wastewater treatment or collection/distribution systems.
  • Considerable experience planning, designing and implementing PLC, SCADA and HMI systems using iFix, Proficy Machine Edition, RS Logix, Visual Basic, Kepware OPC, SimMagic and Pics-Pro.
  • Considerable experience programming Emerson/GE Automation RX3i, Allen-Bradley PLC5, SLC and CLX systems, programmable controllers and remote I/O.
  • Considerable experience with industrial control networks and protocols including ASCII, RS232, RS485/422, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, DNP3, ProfiNet, ProfiBus and HART.
  • Experience with wireless communication including WirelessHART and UHF/VHF radio.
  • Valid Province of Ontario Class G Driver’s License.
  • Daily access to a vehicle for travel to work locations and construction sites.
  • Ability to obtain a City Operator’s Permit.
  • Ability to support iFIX SCADA, iTerminal server and iHistorian maintenance and service.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, FAT/SAT documentation, equipment and instrumentation layouts, schematics, specifications, process diagrams, process-control narratives and ladder/function-block logic.
  • Ability to troubleshoot automation performance issues, PCS usage and performance.
  • Ability to manage projects and tasks from inception to completion.
  • Expert knowledge of PLC, SCADA, databases including SQL, Oracle and MSAccess, and related technology.
  • Strong knowledge of Windows 11, Windows Server 2019/2022/2025, Active Directory and cybersecurity.
  • Knowledge of programmable logic controllers, remote terminal units and data communications maintenance, repair and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to coordinate internal and external stakeholders and staff.
  • Ability to establish PCS guidelines, standards and processes and apply criteria innovatively.
  • Ability to support technical standards and policies for PCS management and stewardship.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and conflicting priorities.
  • Knowledge of current and emerging computing, communication, Internet and IT technologies, methodologies and business requirements.
  • Commitment to customer service, performance, quality and continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of water-related provincial and federal legislation is an asset.
  • Ability to work evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays, travel off-site and participate in standby rotation.

Benefits

  • Full-time, permanent employment
  • Monday to Friday schedule, 35 hours per week
  • Accommodation support through the recruitment process
  • Inclusive and accessible employment practices
  • Equal opportunity workplace committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$52 - CA$57 per hour

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Tech skills

Cyber SecurityOracleSQL

Location requirements

OnsiteTorontoCanada

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