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 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, 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 4,000 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, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re 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.

Experience & Education:

2 plus years of work experience in the Controls and Automation field.
Bachelor’s 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).

The annual salary range for applicants is: $67,700 - $100,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

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. That’s the Bimbo Way.

We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s 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 Canada’s 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 disabilities. We 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 CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.com.

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