ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Project Manager

Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in engineering or related field.
  • Progress towards Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is beneficial.
  • Experience managing automation projects over $1 million.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a project management role with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Practical knowledge of controls engineering, robotics, and instrumentation is required.
  • Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills under pressure are essential.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional project teams from initiation to customer acceptance.
  • Act as primary liaison with customers, ensuring clear communication and documentation.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks while implementing effective risk management plans.
  • Plan resource allocation, including budgets and schedules, to meet project goals.
  • Monitor progress and adjust plans to streamline operations and handle contract changes.
  • Manage financial aspects including billing, invoicing, and milestone approvals.
  • Adhere to health, safety, and environmental compliance standards.

Benefits

  • Eligible for annual incentive bonus.
  • Stock purchase plan available.
  • Generous three weeks of vacation.
  • Comprehensive health care benefits plus a $600 spending account.
  • Participation in employee engagement events.
  • Access to employee development programs.
Full Job Description
Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay Rate: $96,000 - $132,000 per annum
  • Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • 3 Weeks Vacation
  • Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
  • Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ's and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)
  • Employee Development Programs


Major Duties

The Project Manager is responsible for leading complex engineering and test system projects from order intake through installation, commissioning, and final customer acceptance. Projects may support a broad range of industries including automotive, aerospace, transportation, energy, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, consumer products, defense, and emerging technologies. Acting as the primary customer interface, the Project Manager leads cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams to deliver contracted scope, meeting codes and standards.
  • Serve as main customer contact; maintain regular written and verbal communication, documenting key events and issues.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; develop and implement risk management plans.
  • Plan projects, allocate budgets for labor/materials, oversee schedules, and assign resources.
  • Monitor project progress, resolve team conflicts, and track contract changes via Change Order Requests.
  • Manage project financials: coordinate billing, invoicing, milestone documentation, and customer approvals for payments and closure.
  • Prepare accurate financial/resource forecasts and management reports.
  • Elevate deficiencies to department managers or Program Manager.
  • Foster team morale and efficiency; mentor and lead by example.
  • Ensure compliance with ATS procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Business Conduct.
  • Oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance; conduct hazard assessments, audits, and ensure training per matrix.
  • Implement corrective measures for unsafe conditions/acts; provide supervision and instruction.
  • Ensure provision and maintenance of safe equipment and PPE; enforce ARC Flash and Shock Hazard PPE requirements.
  • Attend HSE Due Diligence training and support CSA pressure boundary component testing as needed.
  • Advocate for customer satisfaction; proactively address concerns and escalate as required.
  • Partner with ATS account managers and assist Applications Engineering with quotations and customer interactions.
  • Attend project status meetings; may report to Program Manager for larger programs.
  • Track and execute contract changes only after customer agreement.


Qualifications

Education:

  • Post-secondary college diploma, engineering degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience in electrical, mechanical, controls engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Completion of or in the process of achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.


Experience:
  • Must have experience managing automation projects in excess of $1 million with multiple disciplinary teams.
  • Must have a proven track record of providing positive leadership and coordination to a multi-disciplined project design and assembly team.
  • Must have acted in a leading role, preferably as a Project Manager, with a minimum of (5) fiveyears' experience in a variety of projects/markets on a multidiscipline team.
  • Must have a practical working knowledge of robots, PLC's, instrumentation or other machine controls packages, sensors and pneumatics.
  • Preference will be given to those who possess an excellent manufacturing or process engineering background, a superior mechanical aptitude and proven trouble-shooting skills.
  • An ability to work effectively with customers according to deadlines and under pressure-filled conditions is essential.
  • In addition, must be familiar with the use of computerized word processing and computerized spreadsheets and AutoCAD or similar drawing package.


Health & Safety Requirements:

All employees have the responsibility to work in a healthy and safe manner, report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner, and participate in the safety culture of the organization.

Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
  • Work in conformance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures and compliance to legislative requirements
  • Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
  • Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts, defect in any equipment or protective device, and any accidents/incidents to the supervisor
  • Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for assigned tasks
  • Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
  • Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable
  • Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

About ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. is a Canadian company that designs and builds factory automation systems. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario. ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. operates through four segments: Automation Systems Group, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy and IT. The company provides custom automation solutions to a variety of industries, including automotive, consumer products, electronics, energy, healthcare, and others. ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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