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Automation Technician
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16 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
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14 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
About Us !
As part of the largest baking company in the world Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust like Dempsters Villaggio POM Bon Matin Stonemill Natural Bakery Takis Thomas Little Bites Vachon Hostess and more.
In business for more than 110 years the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.
At Bimbo Canada were more than just a bakery - were a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success and were looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training development and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.
Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.
The Bimbo Way: We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is being very very good at what we do and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. Thats the Bimbo Way.
We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canadas Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of Canadas Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.
If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day apply today!!
Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.
We thank all interested applicants but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history reference credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.
Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity equity and belonging in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders visible minorities aboriginal peoples and persons with welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process or would like more details about accessibility should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at
As part of the largest baking company in the world Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust like Dempsters Villaggio POM Bon Matin Stonemill Natural Bakery Takis Thomas Little Bites Vachon Hostess and more.
In business for more than 110 years the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.
At Bimbo Canada were more than just a bakery - were a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success and were looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow all safety regulations including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Arc Flash protection and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Utilize available automation technology to increase equipment productivity safety and reliability.
- Develop SCADA dashboards to display equipment performance and status.
- Investigate issues identify root causes determine corrective and preventive actions and follow up on any deviations.
- Participate in and cooperate with all internal and external audits.
- Apply technical expertise during equipment breakdowns and new installations.
- Perform setup and calibration of process equipment and control instrumentation as required.
- Determine and program parameters for VFDs and servo drives.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in a hot humid and loud work environment.
- Must be available to work flexible shifts.
- Will be required to adhere to food safety GMPs.
- Occasional travel within the GTA.
- 2 plus years of work experience in the Controls and Automation field.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma.
- Certification in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and related automation equipment would be an asset.
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix CompactLogix SLC) HMI VFD and servo programming.
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP DeviceNet Modbus ProfiBus and MQTT.
- Experience with the Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA system.
- Exposure to CMMS (Maximo 9) systems.
- Strong understanding of industrial networking and VLANs.
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python HTML C/C and SQL.
- Experience with robotics vision systems and barcode readers.
- Experience with other platforms would be an asset (OMRON Mitsubishi AutomationDirect and Siemens).
- Knowledge of setting up and using virtual machines (VMware Hyper-V).
Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training development and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.
Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.
The Bimbo Way: We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is being very very good at what we do and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. Thats the Bimbo Way.
We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canadas Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of Canadas Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.
If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day apply today!!
Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.
We thank all interested applicants but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history reference credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.
Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity equity and belonging in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders visible minorities aboriginal peoples and persons with welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process or would like more details about accessibility should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at
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