Director Corporate Projects Maintenance and Engineering Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Québec

Leclerc Ltd; Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Dynamic and stimulating environment

Job summary

Leclerc Ltd is seeking a Director, Corporate Projects to establish and deploy corporate standards across Canadian and U.S. plants for production-line projects.

You will report to the Vice President, Projects and Logistics and ensure compliance, quality, safety and timelines. We require a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of large-scale project management, strong problem‑solving, autonomy, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing large-scale projects.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Rigor, structure, and autonomy.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate projects related to production and line development across Canadian and U.S. plants.
• Oversee installation projects ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Support manufacturing plants in developing and executing CAPEX plans.
• Provide project follow-ups with internal clients and cross-functional departments.
• Establish and enforce common standards across Canadian and U.S. plants.
• Lead and mentor a team of Corporate Project Managers.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Decision making

Autonomy

Bilingual (French/English)

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Leclerc is a family business with 120 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,900 employees in nine plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

What you'll do

As Director, Corporate Projects, you are responsible for establishing and deploying corporate standards across Canadian and U.S. plants for projects related to production lines. Reporting to the Vice President, Projects and Logistics, you ensure project compliance, quality, safety and timelines while acting as a key point of reference for internal teams and stakeholders.

How will you create impact?

You contribute to achieving the company’s objectives through the following actions:

• Coordinate corporate projects related to production and line development (new lines, modifications, reconfigurations)
• Oversee installation projects to ensure delivery within quality, safety, and timeline requirements
• Support manufacturing plants in the development and execution of their annual capital expenditure (CAPEX) plans
• Provide project follow‑ups with internal clients and cross‑functional departments
• Manage and prioritize requests from internal teams
• Ensure all work under your responsibility is executed safely
• Establish and enforce common standards across Canadian and U.S. plants
• Lead and manage a team of Corporate Project Managers
• Provide coaching and mentorship to newly hired engineers across both corporate functions and plant operations

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who can:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Have a minimum of 10 years of experience managing large‑scale projects
• Demonstrate strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Be recognized for rigor, structure, and autonomy
• Work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Be fluent in both French and English, spoken and written

Why join Leclerc?

At Leclerc, we live by our five core values: Authenticity, Respect, Innovation, Engagement, and Pleasure.
These values guide everything we do and create a unique work environment where you can thrive.

• We believe in developing our talent – because growth starts with authenticity and engagement.
• We provide career progression opportunities – in a respectful and supportive atmosphere.
• We offer a dynamic and stimulating environment – where innovation is encouraged and celebrated.
• We use innovative digital tools – to make your work easier and more impactful.
• We are an innovative and growing company – committed to continuous improvement and bold ideas.
• We foster a collaborative and respectful culture – because teamwork and pleasure at work matter.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

ST-AUGUSTIN-DE-DESMAURES

Our Saint‑Augustin‑de‑Desmaures site is home to our head office and two of our plants, making it an exciting location with plenty of career opportunities. Our plants and offices are equipped with the latest technology and include a peanut‑free facility and a gluten‑free production environment. Located on the outskirts of Quebec City, our Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures site is perfect for employees looking to avoid city traffic.

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