SCADA Technician (26-030) - External Closes Apr 27/26

The City of Campbell River is searching for an experienced SCADA Technician to join our Information Technology Team in this permanent full-time position.  

Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The role: Reporting to the IT and Information Security Manager and working closely with the Utilities Operations team, this role is responsible for the installation, configuration, programming, maintenance, and security of the City’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used in municipal operations including water, wastewater and other infrastructure services.

This role provides technical and field-based support to Utility Operations and other departments troubleshooting and resolving issues related to SCADA systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), and associated communications infrastructure. This position involves office and field work.  See the job description for more information.

SCADA Technician Job Description

What we offer: The rate of pay for this permanent full-time, CUPE bargaining unit position is $44.39 per hour, based on a 35 hour work week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes 3 weeks paid vacation, extended health, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term disability and municipal pension plan.  

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements which may include one of the following: compressed work week, earned day off or varied hours.

Education/Training

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation and Electrical Automation, Control Systems and/or Automation Technology or a related field from a recognized post-secondary technical institution.   OR   Trades Qualification as an Instrumentation and Control Technician plus an assessable equivalent combination of relevant training and SCADA systems experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, and produce and maintain a clear driver’s abstract, as per City policy.

Experience

• 5 years of recent experience working with SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems in municipal water and wastewater operations or a comparable industrial automation environment, including the planning, design, installation, programming, upgrading, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and ongoing management of SCADA and field control systems, as well as associated electrical and mechanical interfaces and equipment, within the last 10 years.
• Recent experience working with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and SLC 500, and with programming and integrating systems using iFIX, RSLinx, or comparable industrial automation and SCADA software.
• Experience with and knowledge of operations and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants and distribution and collection systems is considered an asset.

Our Ideal Candidate will have:

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
• Effective project management, organization and time management skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and foster positive working relationships
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

Posting Date:  March 23, 2026

Closing Date and Time: April 27, 2026

Posting Number:  26-030

When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position. 

Questions about this position? Email [email protected]