Why you want to work here

Every project is unique and employees have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks which include: quoting, designing, manufacturing, commissioning and servicing. Employees at BCS Automation get to see their designs come to life over the course of the project.

Who we are

BCS Automation is a family-owned Canadian business located in Belleville, Ontario, and specializes in electrical automated systems for marine, offshore and cement industries.  

What we make

BCS manufactures custom electrical control equipment for industrial and marine applications. Products include switchboards, motor control centres and control panels. 

Our top customers 

Canadian Coast Guard, Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards, Algoma Central Corporation, Lower Lakes Towing, Lehigh Hanson Cement, LaFarge Canada, Kawartha Ethanol.

Our workplace culture

We promote collaboration and mentoring; new employees work closely with senior employees. We encourage employees to learn new skills and seek innovative solutions.

Career advancement 

BCS provides employees with industry-specific training. As an employee gains experience, they will have the opportunity to contribute and lead complex projects. 

Fun stuff

BCS has a newly renovated office in an old firehall that was built in 1953. We like to celebrate employee milestone achievements with a party or BBQ.

CAREER development

We sponsor a Technology Award every year at Centennial Secondary School. We have also been involved in the Young Women in Leadership Program. 

Meet the team

Position: Electrical Control Systems Designer 
Name: Jacob Burr
Age: 32
Years at company: 8

What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?

The day-to-day tasks and responsibilities vary depending on the project. Projects can include designing electrical schematics in AutoCAD, writing automation software, wiring custom control equipment, and many other things.

How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?

After graduating from college, I took this position with BCS. After eight years I moved into a leadership role, and now I am leading a variety of projects.

What is the best part about your job?

The best part of the job is the variety of different projects. There are great opportunities to learn and do new things.

The job

Requirements

An electrical engineering technician diploma from a recognized college. Additional job requirements include experience with industrial programmable logic controllers, human machine interfaces and computer-based programming.

Skills

The ability to interpret client specifications and drawings, detail electrical systems and components from engineering sketches and communicate effectively with project team members and clients.

Perks

• RRSP contributions/ Retirement Plan

• Financial bonuses

• Three or more weeks of vacation time

• Casual dress code

• Free parking

• Flexible workplace

• Paid employee training and development

• Great workspace