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Automation Technician-Brooks, AB

Brooks, AB, Canada

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Closing date: Oct 31, 2026
Experience: Minimum 1 year of Automation technician experience will be an asset.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

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With approximately 3,300 employees, JBS Food Canada ULC (“JBS Canada”) is one of Canada's largest beef processors. Consisting of four locations - the main processing facility located in Brooks, Alberta, where approximately 4,200 head of cattle are harvested and processed daily; the Head Office and a case ready plant, both based in Calgary, Alberta; and JBS Ontario, a case ready plant located in Belleville, Ontario. The JBS Canada facility in Brooks has the capacity to produce products ranging from boxed beef primals, ground beef, beef trimmings, beef by-products and hides which are shipped across Canada and worldwide. At the multi-protein Mountain Creek Farms case-ready facility in Calgary, JBS Canada produces value-added products including marinated, portion sized, multi-pack options, kebabs and much more. JBS Ontario in Belleville produces fresh meat and seafood products for leading retailers in Canada.

At JBS Canada, our people are our greatest asset. We are very proud to have a team of high achieving, engaged employees. We are currently seeking an Automation/ instrumentation Technician to join our team at our main processing facility in Brooks, AB.

NOTE: THIS ROLE WILL BE LOCATED IN BROOKS, AB

A SHIFT AND B SHIFT AVAILABLE

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

You will:

Assist plant production by troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining and providing support for electronics including the following:

Ability to read and understand technical manuals
Calibrate and service Metal detectors and weighing scales
Setup and do minor repairs on Foss meat analyzers
Setup and repair numerous label printers and applicators
- Install, configure and repair Production data collection devices (scales, terminals, barcode scanners etc.)
Install and terminate data communication cables
Install and maintain CCTV cameras
Install, calibrate and troubleshoot instruments

Required:

Minimum college diploma related to instrumentation/ electrical/ electronic/ automation.
Minimum 1 year of Automation technician experience will be an asset.
Knowledge on VFD, PLC, C++ programing & troubleshooting
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills as well as demonstrated problem solving skills.
Strong troubleshooting, programming and calibration skills.

Please note that Applicants will be asked to complete a pre-hire medical and drug and alcohol test. Any offer of employment to the Applicant will be conditional upon passing satisfactory completion of the medical and passing the drug and alcohol test.

Exceptional Benefits including:

Competitive Wage | Relocation Assistance | Extended Health/Medical Benefit | Group Life & Accidental Death Insurance |Short/ Long Term Disability | Vision/Dental Care | Employee Beef Purchasing Program | Voluntary Employee RRSP Contributions | Employer RRSP Contributions | Medical Clinic on-site | Career Growth and Continued Training

JBS Food Canada ULC

www.jbsfoodsgroup.com

Mailing Address: PO Box 1868 Brooks AB T1R 1C6

Physical Location: 193002A Range Road 150, Brooks, Alberta, T1R1C6

Telephone: 403-501-2223 Fax: 403-501-2239

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Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and support plant electronics and production equipment, including metal detectors, scales, meat analyzers, label printers, and data collection devices. Install and maintain communication cabling, CCTV cameras, and instruments, and perform equipment setup, calibration, and repairs to support production.

Requirements

A college diploma in instrumentation, electrical, electronic, or automation studies is required; at least one year of automation technician experience is an asset. Candidates should have knowledge of VFDs, PLCs, and C++ programming, along with strong troubleshooting, programming, calibration, computer, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Automation Troubleshooting
Electronics Repair and Maintenance
Technical Manual Interpretation
Calibration
Metal Detector and Scale Servicing
Foss Meat Analyzer Setup and Repair
Label Printer and Applicator Repair
Data Communication Cable Installation
CCTV Installation and Maintenance
VFD Knowledge
PLC Knowledge
C++ Programming
Instrument Troubleshooting
Problem Solving
Communication

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Extended Health and Medical Benefits
Group Life Insurance
Accidental Death Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Vision Care
Dental Care
Employee Beef Purchasing Program
Voluntary Employee RRSP Contributions
Employer RRSP Contributions
On-Site Medical Clinic
Career Growth
Continued Training

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Keywords

Automation
Instrumentation
Electrical
Electronics
Industrial Maintenance
Technical Manuals
Metal Detectors
Weighing Scales
Foss Meat Analyzers
Label Printers
Label Applicators
Production Data Collection
Scales
Terminals
Barcode Scanners
Data Communication Cables
CCTV Cameras
VFD
PLC
C++
Troubleshooting
Programming
Calibration
Beef Processing
Manufacturing

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