Staples Canada

Process Automation Engineer

Staples Canada$80K — $100K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in business, computer science, or engineering with relevant work experience
  • 5+ years as a business analyst, systems analyst, or in process improvement
  • Experience in agile or product delivery environments
  • Strong knowledge of emerging AI technologies
  • Understanding of RPA and experience with platforms like UiPath or Automation Anywhere
  • Familiarity with APIs and scripting or programming basics (C#, Python)
  • Experience with low-code automation platforms, preferably UiPath
  • Ability to analyze and redesign business processes with mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Miro)

Responsibilities

  • Analyze existing business processes and design improved workflows
  • Implement automation solutions using low-code platforms
  • Collaborate with software developers for technical integrations
  • Manage expectations and align teams with business stakeholders
  • Produce documentation such as process maps and automation design documents
  • Quantify potential benefits from automation initiatives
  • Interview stakeholders to identify workflows, pain points, and inefficiencies.

Benefits

  • Associate discount
  • Health and dental benefits
  • RRSP/DPSP
  • Performance bonuses
  • Learning & development programs
  • Additional benefits offered.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Some of what you will do:

We are seeking a Process Automation Engineer who can analyze existing business processes, design improved future-state workflows and implement automation solutions using low-code platforms.

This role combines process analysis, automation design, and hands-on configuration of automation workflows using platforms such as UiPath and other AI-enabled tools. The ideal candidate can independently build most automation workflows but will collaborate with software developers when deeper technical solutions or custom integrations are required.

The goal of this role is to identify opportunities to eliminate manual work, streamline operations, and apply AI-driven automation across the business.

Specifically, You Will:
  • Work with business stakeholders, manage expectations, and align teams to deliver outcomes
  • Have a strategic vision for the automation platforms, including how they're designed, configured, and supported
  • Provide after-hour support as required
  • Build automation workflows using low-code platforms such as UiPath Studio or Power Automate
  • Produce documentation such as, process maps, automation design documents and business requirements
  • Quantify potential benefits such as time savings, cost reduction, or error reduction.
  • Interview stakeholders to understand workflows, pain points, and inefficiencies.

Some of what you need:
  • Degree in business, computer science, or engineering with relevant work experience
  • 5 + years working as a business analyst, systems analyst or in a process improvement role
  • Experience working in agile or product delivery environments
  • Strong knowledge of emerging AI technologies
  • Strong understanding of RPA (experience with UiPath, Power Automate, Blue Prism, or Automation Anywhere is preferred)
  • Familiarity with APIs and system integrations with basic understanding of scripting or programming (eg. C#, Python)
  • Experience with low-code automation platforms (preferred: UiPath)
  • Strong ability to analyze and redesign business processes with mapping tools (Visio, Miro, etc.)

Physical demands/working conditions:

Office environment - Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.

Some of what you will get:
  • Associate discount
  • Health and Dental benefits
  • RRSP/DPSP
  • Performance bonuses
  • Learning & Development programs
  • And more...


We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About Staples Canada

Staples Canada is a retailer of office supplies, furniture, and technology products. The company operates more than 300 stores across Canada and offers a range of products, including office supplies, electronics, furniture, and printing services. Staples Canada was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
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