Project Engineer

Agropur; Alberta; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy cooperative in Alberta is seeking a Project Engineer for its Lethbridge plant. This role involves managing significant investment projects, optimizing manufacturing processes, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree, at least five years of project experience, and strong communication skills in English. A good command of French is beneficial. The position offers competitive salary ranging from $100,600 to $125,800.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance plan

Employee assistance program

Pension plan with employer contributions

Opportunity to invest in career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in engineering and project management.
• Expertise in designing and installing processes in the food and beverage sector.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates investment requests.
• Manages tenders and contracts.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams on major projects.

Skills

Engineering project management

Process design

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial, or automation

Member of an Engineering Association in Canada

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Job Type: Regular

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Agropur is looking for a Project Engineer for the Lethbridge plant.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Project Engineer is responsible for the development, execution and monitoring of major investment projects. He develops and optimizes manufacturing processes in order to improve operational performance or add value to the organisation. The scope of projects can reach several million dollars. The Project Engineer will be based at the Lethbridge plant in Alberta.

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• Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time.
• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service.
• Employee assistance program.
• Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.).
• Pension plan including employer contributions and more.
• Salary range: $100,600 to $125,800 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

What’s involved in this role

More specifically, the Project Engineer’s responsibilities will include:

• Develops, analyzes and evaluates various investment requests.
• Takes charge of aspects such as health and safety, quality, technical aspects, operational challenges, human resources and financial impact.
• Performs technical and financial monitoring of the projects entrusted.
• Prepares technical specifications, plans and cost estimates.
• Manages tenders and issuance of contracts, together with the strategic purchasing department.
• Coordinates the installation and commissioning of equipment and manages the project budget.
• Coordinates the work of multidisciplinary teams associated with the realization of major projects.
• Acts as a technical advisor to other members of the engineering team or plants.
• Responsible for capital projects at the Lethbridge plant in Alberta but may be called upon to support other locations depending on workloads and business needs.

What you need to join our team

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial or automation.
• Member of an Engineering Association recognized in Canada.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in engineering and carrying out projects.
• Expertise in the design and installation of processes in the food and beverage sector is sought.
• Experience in automation would be considered as an asset.
• Proven track record of implementing multidisciplinary capital projects in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications and AutoCAD.
• Negotiating and communication skills and a keen sense of analysis.
• Strong communication skills in English.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.