Systems Integrator

City of Toronto

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

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$52 - CA$57 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PLC and SCADA systems, including programming and implementation, while effectively managing projects and coordinating with stakeholders. Proficient in troubleshooting automation performance issues and maintaining operational technology assets in water and wastewater environments.

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PLC ProgrammingSCADA Systems ImplementationProject ManagementTechnical SupportProcess Control Systems

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Hard Skills

PLCSCADAHMI SystemsAutomation ProgrammingInstrumentationProcess ControlSQLOracleWindows ServerCybersecurity

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCustomer ServiceProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

IFixProficy Machine EditionRS LogixKepware OPCSimMagicPics-ProWirelessHARTUHF/VHF RadioActive DirectoryData Communications

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Province of Ontario Class G Driver’s LicenseCity Operator’s Permit

Industry Keywords

Water TreatmentWastewater TreatmentMunicipal SystemsFactory Acceptance TestingSite Acceptance TestingControl SystemsProcess-Control NarrativesEngineering DrawingsProvincial LegislationFederal Legislation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityOracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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