Project Engineer

Agropur Cooperative; Quebec; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible insurance plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Vacation based on years of service

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Project Engineer to join its team in St-Laurent, responsible for major investment projects, process optimization, and operational enhancements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 7 to 10 years of pertinent experience.

The role includes managing project finances, designing investment requests, and working closely with various departments for effective integration.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in engineering and large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of dairy processes or the food industry is an asset.
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical and financial follow-up of major projects.
• Design and prepare investment requests considering technical aspects.
• Lead work teams and manage technical resources for project completion.
• Participate in analysis for plant selection for new product manufacturing.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Engineering expertise

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec membership

Job description

Job Type: Regular

At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity. Agropur is looking for a Project Engineer to join its team in St-Laurent. Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the Project Engineer will be responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of major investment projects for the St-Laurent plant. They will design and optimize transformation processes to improve operational performance and add value to the organization.

Benefits:

• Vacation entitlement based on recognition of years of service
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to invest in your development (career growth, etc.)
• Pension plan with employer contributions
• Salary Scale 006: $100,900 to $126,100 (Base salary will be determined according to your academic background, experience, training, and position-related competencies.)

Your role in achieving results:

• Ensure technical and financial follow-up of major projects assigned to them
• Projects cover various fields (mechanical, process, building, utilities, etc.)
• Design, study, and prepare investment requests, considering technical aspects and the impact on human and financial resources
• Manage tenders and contract issuance in collaboration with the Strategic Purchasing Department
• Plan and coordinate implementation and supervise associated work sites
• Lead work teams and manage technical resources required for successful project completion
• Work closely with the Plant Director and their team to prepare projects and ensure proper integration into operations (maintenance, training, performance stabilization, etc.)
• Recommend operational optimizations and conduct technology watch to generate new projects
• Participate in analysis and recommendations for plant selection for new product manufacturing

What we are looking for to deliver these results:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Automation) or another relevant discipline
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
• 7 to 10 years of experience in engineering and large-scale project execution in the food processing or packaging sector
• Knowledge of dairy processes/food industry (an asset)
• Good knowledge of MS Office Suite and AutoCAD
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English (English required to work with colleagues from other Canadian provinces)

A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.

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.

Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

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